Inhouse Programs- Ages 4 to 9
Wilmington Area Soccer club offers an inhouse program that is developmental with fun recreational play for children ages 4 through 9. Check the age chart for guidance on which division your child falls under. Our parent volunteers are a huge part of our success with this program. We rely on our soccer parents to assist in coaching and training our kids with the proper drills, foot skills and knowledge of the game. During these fundamental years of training, we hope to foster a love of the great sport of soccer.
U5/U6 Division: This is the first exposure your child will have to soccer and knowledge of play. Your child will learn about teamwork and have age appropriate training on foot skills, dribbling, passing and practice shooting goals. Usually children at this level will play 3 v 3 with no goal keeper.
U7/U8 Division: This is a more advanced level of play than U5/U6, but offers great experience for beginners and experienced players alike. Your child is still developing in soccer skills and will continue to learn the rules of the game and develop their foot skills, dribbling, passing and shooting, throw- ins, and "kick-offs". Games will be played in a 4 v 4 format with no goal keeper.
U9/U10 Division: Kids at this level are learning a more structured level of play. Teams are created to ensure a fun and fair experience for everyone. Games are played in a 7 v 7 format with goal keepers. Games are scheduled with other local clubs in our surrounding area to create a more competitive level of play. There will be limited travel.
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GAMES: In-House games play on Saturdays. Games are generally played in the mornings and are permitted to play into the afternoons as needed. Scheduled league games are not played on nationally declared holidays such as Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Easter, etc.?
All games for teams playing in U5, U6, U7, and U8 In-House brackets will be played at home.
*U10 INHOUSE PROGRAM: The U10 inhouse team will have games on Saturdays with a mix of home and away games. There will be limited travel for away games. Practices will be twice a week TBD.
(Games will ONLY be cancelled due to LIGHTNING!) U6 /U8 Commissioners and/or InHouse Coordinator must authorize any reschedule/cancellation.
PRACTICES: Practices are held one night per week and are scheduled for Wednesday Evenings.
U7/U8 may have additional fundamentals practice each week- day and time determined by coach. This age may also participate in at least one U8 Friendly Festival.
SEASONS: The starting and ending dates of each season are set by PA-West. PA-West requires a minimum 6-week game schedule, following the US Youth code under FIFA. Eight weeks are scheduled in order to provide the required six (6) games and an additional two (2) games considered as "cushion" in the event of cancellations due to weather, etc. during the regular season.
UNIFORMS:
U5/U6: Cleats are not required, but recommended. Shin GUARDS REQUIRED. Balls will be available for those who do not have one, but it is recommended that all players have a size 3 ball.
U7/U8: Cleats and shin guards are required and a team jersey will be required. The cost of the team jersey is included in the registration fee. Balls will be available for those who do not have one, but it is recommended that all players have a size 3 ball.
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SPRING 2023 INFORMATION:
Inhouse Coed U6 Program
One 60 minute practice per week (Wednesday), one game per week (Saturdays mornings)
First practice: Wednesday, April 19th
First game: Saturday, April 29th
Last game: Saturday, June 10th (make up games TBD)
Registration dates: January 6th through March 31st
Registration Fee: $70
*You will need the new (Fall 2022) white jersey along with the blue futures jersey. If you do not have them or if you want additional jerseys, you can go to our "Uniform Orders" tab to access the WASC store. WASC store will be available Tuesday, January 10th.
Inhouse Coed U8 Program
Two 60 minute practices per week, one game per week
Practice days: Wednesdays and one other day TBD by coach
First practice: Wednesday, April 19th
First game: Saturday, April 29th
Last game: Saturday, June 10th (make up games TBD)
Registration dates: January 6th through March 31st
Registration Fee: $85
*You will need the new (Fall 2022) white jersey along with the blue futures jersey. If you do not have them or if you want additional jerseys, you can go to our "Uniform Orders" tab to access the WASC store. WASC store will be available Tuesday, January 10th.
Step Up Coed U8 Program
Two 60 minute practices per week, 1 game per week
Practice days: TBD by coach
First practice: Week of March 20th
First game: TBD
Last game: TBD
Registration Fee: $95.00
Registration dates: January 6th through March 31st
*There will be limited travel to surrounding clubs in the area for games
**You will need the new (2022) Travel uniform kit if you do not already have one. You can order the uniform kit by going to the "Uniform Orders" tab to access the WASC store. The store will be available on Tuesday, January 10th.