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What are the Age Groups?
Our recreational program is available for age groups ranging from 4 years of
age to18 (U5-U19). Check our
age matrix
for more information.
How do I Register?
Registration is for 1 year and includes a Fall season followed by a Spring
season. Registration is typically required by July 1st of each year.
The Club does its best to fill Spring requests as openings permit. See
"Registration" on the top navigation bar for registration details.
What are the Fees?
The Club sets fees prior to Fall registration each year. The 2012/2013 fee
schedule is listed below and includes both the Fall and Spring season:
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U5 - U7
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$118
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U8 - U9
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$125
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U10 - U12
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$140
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U13-U14
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$145
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U15-U19
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$145
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Please note: Players requesting to be dropped from the recreational program
after July 15th will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee; 50% after August 1st.
Is Financial Assistance Available?
The Club does offer financial assistance to families who qualify. For
more information please visit or our
Financial
Assistance page. Applications are due July 1st.
What is the Commitment?
Games are generally held on Saturday mornings, but may occasionally be
scheduled during the week. Games are typically played at Cosmo Park.
Most coaches will ask parents to help with snack and game reminders.
Are There Competitive Options?
The Club offers more completive options via our Pride Academy and Pride Programs.
Visit these program pages to learn more about these options.
Interested in Being a Volunteer Coach?
The Club is always looking for volunteer coaches for recreational soccer.
Being a volunteer coach is a great way to spend quality time with your child and
help out a great cause.
Learn more.
All coaches must register and pass a background check processed through the
Missouri Youth Soccer Association.
When are Practices?
Coaches generally determine practice times. The current practice limits are as follows:
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U5 - U7
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First 25 minutes of game
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U8 - U9
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One 1-hour session/week
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U10 +
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Two 1.5 hour sessions/week
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Where are Practices?
Coaches set the practice days and times for their teams.
Beginning in Fall of 2012, the Club will designate practice
times and field space for U8 & U9 Mixed recreational teams at
Pride Park.
This will not be mandatory for coaches, but its highly encouraged to help
facilitate coaching assistance and uniformity within the Club.
Click
here for additional practice site suggestions. Please note some are available
as reservation only. You will be redirected to the City of Columbia Parks and
Recreation page.
Additional Questions?
If you still have questions about Recreational soccer please contact the
Club's Vice-President of Recreational Soccer. Contact information is
listed under our
Board of Directors page.
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