The BTAA will start registrations for the 2012 Spring Soccer Season in the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League starting in January. Spring soccer is a little different from the fall and is meant to keep kids active, allow for some off season practice of different positions, and to give the opportunity for the kids to "sharpen" the skills they have learned in the fall. The Spring Season is a little less competitive than the fall season and is a great opportunity for kids that have never played before. The overriding philosophy of the spring season and the theme to be followed at all times continues to be that the season is for FUN and to promote good sportsmanship.
The spring season is for the kids. It is recreational and not competitive in nature. As such, scores are not kept;there are no standings, no tournaments, no trophies, and no championship jackets.
Traditionally, there are only two practices at the beginning of the season. This gives the kids and the coaches the opportunity to meet each other, get an idea of the skill level of the team, and work out some basic concepts of soccer prior to the games. Games are played only on Sundays between 12:30 in the afternoon and 5:30 pm from April - June. Therewill be no games on Easter, Mother's Day or Memorial Day weekend.
The registration season is open to all kids from 6 years old (As of August 1, 2011) - 16 years old.
U8(Under 8) teams will play 5 v. 5 (includes a goalie) on a midget sized field with a size 3 ball
U10(Under 10) teams will play 8 v. 8 (includes the goalie) on a small sized field with a size 4 ball
U12(Under 12) teams will play 11 v. 11 on a large sized field with a size 4 ball.
U14(Under 14) and U16 (16 and under) teams will play 11 v. 11 (including the goalie) on a large sized fieldwith a size 5 ball
All registrations will be held at the Bethlehem Community Center from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. An on-line registration link can be found on www.eteamz.com/BTAA soccer and will be activated during the registration process. Here are the dates:
January 17th - 6:30 - 8:30 p Tuesday
January 19th - 6:30 - 8:30 p Thursday
January 23rd - 6:30 - 8:30 p Monday
January 25th - 6:30 - 8:30 p Wednesday
(Spirit wear will be available for purchase/order on each registration date)
Please feel free to email me with any additional questions that you may have regarding Spring Soccer at araffino@msn.com.
Thank you -- The BTAA would like to wish you and your families a very happy, healthy, and safe New Year
Tony Raffino, Soccer Coordinator
Thursday, November 10
Spring 2012 Soccer Registration Dates
Spring Soccer Registrations Dates
Registration will take place at the BTCC in the lower lobby. On line registration will also be available. Check back the the website in January 2012.
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