United-Conway, a division of Arkansas United, began the in the Fall of 2006 and includes U9/U10 Academy, Level II (Recreational) and Level III (Competitive) teams playing out of Conway (Centennial Park) and North Little Rock (Burns Park). The goal of United-North is to provide teams, parents, and players in Conway and North Little Rock with the same level of commitment, training, and support that is provided for our teams in Little Rock. Whether it’s academy skills training, coaching education, or off-season camps, United-North will provide teams with all the means necessary to enjoy and develop playing the game we all love. Come be a part of the tradition of development and success that United and United-North can provide.
United Conway Competitive Tryout Dates
Thank you to everyone who attended the U11 - U18 tryouts. If you missed the tryouts or have recently moved to the area and are interested in competitive soccer please contact our Director of Coaching, Justin Hawkins, at [email protected]
11 and Under - 18 and Under Boys and Girls Competitive Tryout Dates
Summer Tryout Dates will be posted soon
Little Kickers Program
In the fall of 2008 Arkansas United began offering a new program for U4 players. Our program is structured and designed specifically for the young player. The philosophy of our program can be summed up in one word - FUN. We have created a safe and positive environment where kids can learn the game of soccer through playful training techniques and team bonding activities. Sessions will consist of 60 minutes of age-appropriate training and then creatively themed games during the Tuesday sessions. The combination of these methods will be the foundation to good habits with the ball. There will be one session per week beginning on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, there will be 6 sessions. The sessions will be from 5:30pm - 6:30pm on Tuesdays at Centennial Park in Conway and will be lead by our club coaching staff and classic player volunteers.
Birthday MUST be between August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012 to participate in this program.
Arkansas United's U4 LITTLE KICKERS PROGRAM -
Registration for the Spring 2016 season is currently OPEN.
The registration fee is $85.00 (fees cover: T-Shirt, coaching and field maintenance fees)
If you have registration questions, need more information, or want scholarship information
please contact the Arkansas United Office at [email protected] or (501)603-9880.
United Development Academy U9-U10 -
Lead by professionally trained coaches
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Purpose: The purpose of the United Development Academy is to offer a fun and challenging environment for players to learn to be skillful and confident with the ball. The focus of the United Development Academy will be primarily on individual skill following our club development model. However, players will also be introduced to team tactics and the first two principles of attack and defense. After completing this stage of development players should have acquired the fundamental movement and skills to enable them to have long term success in the sport of soccer. While every skill will not be mastered after this stage, players will have an understanding of how to perform each skill within the model skill set. The United Development Academy is a bridge program between Recreational and Classic soccer. So, players will also be introduced to the structure of the Competitive program to prepare them for the next step in their soccer careers.
- Cost: $250 per season - this includes a uniform kit. Returning players from the fall will not receive a new uniform for the spring. Only new players for the spring will receive a uniform kit.
- Season: Season will run for 12 weeks. First practice for spring will be February 8, 2016.
- Practices: Players will train 3 times per week. Monday and Thursday training sessions will last 1 hour and 15 minutes. Wednesday sessions will last 1 hour.
- Games: Players will be divided into parity teams and play one competitive game against another academy team on Saturdays. Arkansas United has several field locations throughout the Central Arkansas area. The United Development Academy players will travel to play at each of these locations at some point throughout the season. This will help prepare players for the next level of Classic soccer within the state. However, players will always train at their home location and play as many games as possible at their home location through the season. We ask that ALL players be prepared to be at the fields at least 20 minutes before the start of the game to warm up with your team. So, please plan for this in your weekly schedules. Friendly events with teams across Arkansas and tournaments may also be added in the spring season for U9 and U10 players to prepare them for the Classic program.
Registration for the Spring 2016 season is currently OPEN.
There will be a late registration period with a 20% late fee added to the cost of registration.
Training Summary:
Age: U9-U10 players
Field: Centennial Soccer Park
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Times: Mondays and Thursdays 5:30 pm-6:45pm, Wednesday Skills Sessions 5:30-6:30pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
United Recreational Program:
Team Format:
U5-U6 ages offer co-ed teams
U7-U18 ages offer both boys and girls teams
U9-U10 ages offer both boys and girls teams
U11-U12 ages offer both boys and girls teams
U14-U18 ages offer both boys and girls teams
What size soccer ball do I buy for my child?
For U4-U8 /size 3
For U9-U12/ size 4
For U13-U18 / size 5
How many on a team?
U5-8 up to 8 on a team
U9-10 up to 12 on a team
U11-12 up to 16 on a team
U13-18 up to 22 on a team
How many play on the field
U5-8 play with 4 on the field
U9-10 play with 6 on the field
U11-12 play with 8 on the field
U13-18 play with 11 on the field
What is the length of a game?
U5-6 play 4, 8 minute quarters, with 2 minute breaks, and a 5 minute half time.
U7-8 play 4, 12 minute quarters, with 2 minute breaks, and a 5 minute half time.
U9-10 play 2, 25 minute halves, with a 5 minute half time.
U11-12 play 2, 30 minute halves, with a 5 minute half time.
U13-U14 play 2, 35 minute halves, with a 10 minute half time.
U15-U16 play 2, 40 minute halves, with a 10 minute half time.
U17-U18 play 2, 45 minute halves, with a 15 minute half time.
Game Locations: Our U5-U8 teams play in-house games on Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:00pm) at Murray Park, Natural Steps Park and Centennial Park in Conway.
Our U9-U18 teams will play home games at Natural Steps Park, Verizon & Centennial Park, as well as away games with other soccer teams from Central Arkansas.
Field locations (Natural Steps Park, Verizon, Burns Park, Centennial Park & other soccer club's fields)
Games:
The U5-U8 age groups will compete in the AR United in-house league
The U9-U18 age groups will compete in the Arkansas District 3 league(CASL)
Fees per season:
U5-U8 Recreational Players - $125
U9-U18 Players - $160, $135 in spring for returning United players from Fall of 2015.
**There will be a late registration fee of 20% added to the cost of registration if registered after January 31, 2016.
Registration: Spring Registration is open now and run thru January 31, 2016. Recreational Soccer is offered to players u5 thru u18. This year you will be able to pick your location preference with recreational soccer. We will offer u5 thru u8 at Murray Park, The Ranch in West Little Rock, and Centennial in Conway. U9 thru U14 teams will form in the fall and are able to play and practice in LR, WLR, or Conway. There will be a late registration period February 1-7th, 2016. If registering during the late period a 20% fee will be accessed and team requested are less likely to be honored. All children registered between December 1 - January 31, 2016 will be given first priority for team placement. Those registered after January 31, 2016 will be accepted/denied based on a available team space.
Registration Rules:
Per Arkansas State Soccer Association all players who registered in the fall will be placed on the same team for the spring season. If the Fall Arkansas United team is not able to be re-formed then players can be moved to another team. Any players registering to play with Arkansas United in the spring who played with another club in the prior fall season will be considered a transfer player. (Per ASSA Administrative Manual, Chapter 4, Page 10)