U12 Soccer Development League

To view a chart to determine your child's age group, click HERE

Season schedule - For important season dates, please click on 'About Rec Soccer' on the menu bar.

Overview

U12 SDL creates a fun, soccer environment in which players learn to enjoy the game through greater skills. Individual player development continues to be the focus as team concepts are reinforced. Fundamental soccer techniques are reinforced and players continue to develop individual and team tactics of the game through exposure to a variety of soccer positions. Principles of attacking and defending are incorporated into age appropriate soccer activities. Players are placed in coed or all girls teams that are led by a volunteer head coach who conducts practice with support from the Recreational Director. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and play regularly scheduled 9 v 9 (including goalkeepers) soccer games typically on Saturdays. All of the rules of soccer are in effect for games. 

Program Information

Program Length: 9-10 week competitive program
Division: Players placed in co-ed or girls program
Roster Size: up to 14
Ball Size: 4
Coaches: Volunteer Head Coach
Practice Sessions Per Week: 2*
Practice Days: Determined by coach
Practice Time: Recommended as 7pm to 8pm but subject to coach preference
Practice Location: Mud Creek Park
Game Schedule: Mostly Saturdays, with typically half of the season's games at Mud Creek, with the remainder as away games against other local SSA programs such as Cartersville and Kennesaw.*
Game Format: 9 v 9 (including GK)
Game Duration: 1 game, consisting of 2x30 minute halves
Field Size: approx. 60 x 80 yards                                                                                   

*Practice and game schedules are subject to effects of the weather and other factors outside of the control of the club and cannot be guaranteed. In the event of rain-outs, the club will look to ensure that a minimum of 8 game dates are played across the season. Make-up practices are subject to field and coach availability.

       

Fee Information

• Cost: CLICK HERE
• Uniform: click here for details

Additional Information:    
• Soccer cleats are mandatory - no baseball, softball, or football cleats allowed
• Shin guards are required
• Size 4 soccer ball is required
• Water bottle is recommended