The U9 Travel Development Program is open to children born between between January 1st, 2014 and December 31st, 2014. A copy of a legal proof of age document such as a passport or birth certificate is required to participate.
- There will be 23 to 25 players in each of the boys and girls programs.
- Players will be selected based on age specific tryouts conducted in the spring.
- All the players will practice together in both programs.
- The training/game ratio will consist of three days of training and one "friendly" (non-league) game per week.
- The practice schedule will be two week day practices for the entire group together and a Sunday afternoon small sided (4v4 type games) / practice.
- Training sessions will be directed by at least one Independent (non-parent volunteer) coach, and assisted by parent volunteers selected by the Club.
- Games will be played on Saturdays at two pre-set, consistent times so as to minimize scheduling conflicts.
- The players will be divided into "Blue" and "Gold" teams (and not traditional "A" and "B" teams) every two weeks by the Independent coach based on criteria determined at his/her discretion.
The cost (not including uniforms) will be approximately $400-$450/player, per season (different factors effect final cost).
For any U9 players who try out and are not selected, or who prefer to play in a less competitive format, SSC offers a U10 Farmington Valley program.
Questions about our U9 program can be directed to our Travel Director - [email protected].