MICROS--SPRING 2025
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Welcome to the NECONN Soccer Club MICROS U5/U6 program which includes children from the towns of Brooklyn, Eastford, Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson, and Woodstock.
Micros is an instructional soccer program for players that are under 5 called 'U5' (birth date in 2020) and under 6 or 'U6' (birth date 2019). During this program, players participate in a series of skill-based activities followed by small-sided scrimmages. At this age, dribbling is what it's all about, along with some passing and shooting. The most important thing about 'micros' soccer is that sessions are fun and enjoyable. The program will be run by our Micros Coordinator MissyCaisse with several older NECONN players assisting.
EQUIPMENT:
Each Micro player should have the following equipment: cleats or sneakers, shin guards-- with soccer socks covering the shin guards, a size 3 soccer ball (if possible) and finally and importantly a water bottle to bring to all practices.
WHERE:
All Micros events will take place at:
Rawson Field
260 Recreation Park Road
Putnam CT 06260
WHEN:
Saturday Sessions begin April 5, 12, 19, 26: May 10, 17, 31: June 7.
* There will be NO micro sessions on May 3 and May 24
TIMES:
Players will be assigned to a session either from 8am-9am or 9am to 10am
MATCH NIGHTS:
In addition to Saturday sessions, players will have the opportunity to attend two jamboree style 3v3 match nights on the last Friday of each month. April 25th and May 23rd from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
FAQs
Uniform: NECONN will provide a micros shirt to all players to be used in the fall and spring. It is not mandatory that NECONN shirts be worn to your session.
Session Time Conflict: If the time of your assigned Micros session does not work and you would prefer to attend a different session, please email [email protected]
Weather: If it is light rain, we will continue to play. The Micros Coordinator will check the forecast and the fields early to make the decision to cancel a morning session by 7:00 a.m. or a Match Night session by 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Please look for an email in the case of inclement weather.
We are looking forward to having a fun-filled soccer season!
Questions? Email our MICROS coordinator, Missy Caisse, at [email protected] or our registrar at [email protected]