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Mad River United Spring 6v6 2010
Spring 6v6 Soccer is back again at Mad River United! Last spring marked the first time competitive players were given an opportunity to develop their skills without have to spend more time on the road. The success of this program was crystal clear as player development directly translated into successful summer/fall teams this year.

The 6v6 format was chosen because it will provide the perfect training ground for developing a quality touch and confidence with the ball. Often coaches are forced to spend the majority of their training sessions on the tactics of the 11v11 game. This takes time away from coaching the techniques and skills that are so very critical to youth development. To aid coaches and allow them to stress technique during the 6v6 season all of the rosters are drastically smaller. The amount of one on one coaching that can take place when rosters are made up of only 9-10 players, as compared to 16, is obvious.

The best part of last spring’s 6v6 soccer season is that players had fun! With only 12 players on the field every player got the opportunity to dribble, pass, and of course shoot and score goals! Spring 6v6 2009 was a complete success and I am sure that Spring 6v6 2010 will be even better!

Tryouts for Spring 6v6 2010 will take place on January 9, 2010 at Bloomfield Elementary School in Arcata. Anyone can tryout to be on a Spring 6v6 team and the goal is to make as many competitive teams as possible. Last year we formed 3 U10B’s teams, 2 U10G’s teams, 3 U12B’s teams, 2 U12G’s teams, and 2 U14G’s teams. One of the most exciting benefits of Spring 6v6 is that it provided a great transition for rec. players who were interested in playing competitive soccer. For some players 6v6 was their first exposure to professional coaching and their skills developed at an amazing pace.

Spring 6v6 2010 Costs
Registration Fee: $75 for current Mad River players. $85 for new players.
U12-U14: $40 per month. Total cost $175 for current players, $185 for new players.
U10: $20 per month. Total cost $125 for current players, $135 for new players.

The price is different for the spring, as compared to the fall, because of the smaller rosters. With fewer players the costs for referees, fields, coaches, port-a-potties, equipment, jerseys, etc. are spread out among less players, so unfortunately this means the cost for each player must be increased. Also this spring players will receive jerseys that they can keep! However, because of the smaller roster size and the training benefits associated with having fewer players, your child will experience the best season of their life!

The season will run from March 1st-May 16th. The registration fee is due at tryouts and each monthly fee is due at the beginning of the month. Families also have the option of pay for the entire season upfront.

For any questions, or for more information about Spring 6v6 2010, please check out our website www.MRYSC.com or get in touch with me personally. I am very excited about this coming spring and I look forward to you joining in on the excitement!

Sean Connors
Mad River United
Director of Coaching
716.479.3068

To determine your age division:
Your division is determined by your age as of July 31. Example if you are age 12 on July 31 you would be either U13 or U14 depending on what age group was being offered.

We offer Division 1 (Competitive) U11-U19
Must be 10 years old by July 31 to play in this Division.
Tryouts are March 28 for 2009, U12, U14, U16, U19
U11-U18 D1 Competitive Soccer Program
Age Move-Up Policy

We offer Division 3 (Developmental) U10-U18
Must be 8 years old by July 31 to play in this division.
Tryouts are April 4 for 2009 - U12, U14, U16, U19.
Tryouts are April 25, 2009 for U10
Click "Tryout Information" to the left.
U12-U18 D3 & D4: Recreation & Developmental Soccer Program
Age Move-Up Policy

We offer Division 4 (Recreation) U6-U18
Must be 4 years old by July 31.
Sign ups May 1-31 everyone who signs up by deadline plays.
Ages 4 - 7: Crickets - U6 co-ed Crickets and U8 Girls and Boys teams
Ages 8 - 14: U10, U12, and U14 Boys and Girls teams
Ages 15 - 18: U18 small sided co-ed teams
U6 D4 Rules
U8 D4 Rules
U10 D4 Rules and Regulations 2008
U12-U18 D3 & D4: Recreation & Developmental Soccer Program
U18 D4 Modified Rules
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La Liga de Futbol en Español

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Final Report of 2005 U8 and U6 Cricket Pilot Program

Mad River Youth Soccer League
Email: info@mrysc.com
(707)822-3333 fax (707)443-1946
P.O. Box 103, Arcata, Ca 95518