Patriot League (ages 3 through 7) fall 2010 season registrations opened June 1, 2010. The deadline for registration was August 20, 2010. No registrations will be accepted after this date. The season begins September 7th and 9th.
A player’s age is based on their actual age on July 31, 2010. Even if a player has a birthday after the start of fall season they maintain the same soccer age for 12 months, until next July 31, 2011. Players do not age up between fall and spring seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Patriot League?
The Patriot League is an intramural league that is a key component of the Homewood Soccer Program. It provides the early learning and playing opportunity for children from age 3 through age 7. The program goal is to introduce and reinforce the “Joy of the Game” of soccer and to begin to introduce the basic skills necessary for growth in the game.
Effective with the Fall 2010 season a new U-8 Transitional Program is being introduced as part of the Patriot Program. The new program is explained below.
How big are the Teams
Team Size:
U-4: 6-7 players; games are 3 vs. 3
U-5 and U-6: 6-7 players; games are 3 vs. 3
U-7: 8-9 players; games are 4 vs. 4
When do the Patriots practice and play their games?
U-4 (3 year olds) sessions are on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30.
U-5 and U-6 (4 and 5 year olds) sessions are on Tuesday, from 6:00 to 7:30.
U-7 (6 year olds) sessions are on Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30.
The practices will be at the Homewood Soccer Park. At each session the first 30 minutes are for practice with the team. The second part of the session is for a game with another team. The length of the games is as follows:
- U-4: At this age sessions are more informal and practices and games will be based on the interest level of the players.
- U-5/6: Quarters are 6 minutes with 2 minutes between quarters and a 5 minute half.
- U-7: Quarters are 8 minutes with 2 minutes between quarters and a 5 minute half.
Describe and explain the new U-8 Transitional Program for Fall 2010?
The primary goals of the new U-8 Transitional Program include:
- Continue to teach “The Joy of the Game” by increasing the challenge and the excitement of games.
- Significantly increase the pace of individual player development.
- Prepare players for the step up to the Red Team play level and intermural play against other clubs, which takes place at U-9.
Key points:
- U-8 teams will continue to meet on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30, but the session will be a full practice without the game.
- Teams will be co-ed.
- U-8 games will be played on Saturdays at scheduled times. The scheduled game period will be for one hour. The games will be 6 v 6, with a goalie and played on a full 6 v 6 field.
- There will be active coaching during the games-learning is the goal.
What equipment is required to play Patriot soccer?
At the initial session each player will receive his or her team shirt which is the uniform shirt for each practice. Each team has its own color shirt. Each player will need soccer shoes (or tennis shoes) white socks, and shin guards. They will be necessary at the first session because there will be a practice.
How are Patriot Teams put together?
Criteria for making up teams:
The two main criteria for making up teams in the U-4 division, and the U-5/U-6 division are:
- Balance the ratio of ages on each team.
- Balance the ratio of girls and boys on each team.
For the U-7 age group an attempt will be made to have single gender teams, but it will be dependent on the numbers of players in each gender that register.
For U-8 age group will have Co-Ed teams.
For all age groups, players may request to be on a team with a particular other player. There is a space on the registration form to make these requests. Homewood Soccer works to meet those requests, but can not guarantee to do so.
What does it cost to play Patriot Soccer?
The fee is $80.00 per season.
If not a Homewood Resident there is an additional fee of $25.00.
For more league-specific information, please email the Patriot League contact: patriots@homewoodsoccer.com