Portneuf Valley Soccer Club

Description of Programs, Spring 2010

U13-18 Age Groups

 

     For the Spring 2010 season, the U13-18 girls and boys will be assigned to either single- or dual-age teams.  Single-age teams will be made for age groups with sufficient players to create and sustain a team, while dual-age teams will be made where there are insufficient players. Preliminary team configurations for Spring 2010 include Premier Teams for U13G, U14G, U15/16G, U17/18G and U13B, U14B, U15/16B, U17/18B, and Select Teams for the U13/14G. More teams will be added as necessary, and final decision on team configuration will be made after Tryouts.

 

Tryouts, Assessment, and Team Assignment

     Each player will be assigned to a team based on assessment at three different times: during the previous PVSC season (Spring 2009), during the previous high school or middle school season (Fall 2009), and during Tryouts.  A player’s performance during all of these times will contribute to their overall ranking and team assignment.

     All soccer clubs including PVSC are required by the U.S. Youth Soccer Association to conduct open Tryouts.  All players must attend unless injured, in which case they should contact PVSC before Tryouts begin.  PVSC Tryouts for all age groups for the Spring 2010 season will take place in late October, 2009.  Players will be notified of their team assignment in November, 2009.

 

Team Descriptions

     Premier and Select teams for an age group will coordinate with one another.  During the season, players may be temporarily re-assigned to the other team depending upon ongoing assessment of their skills, attitude, and health.

     Premier Teams will play in the Snake River League and five tournaments including State Cup.  Players have very good skills for their age and are expected to make a strong commitment to attending all practices, matches, and tournaments.  Cost for the season will be $400. These funds will be used to pay for equipment, field maintenance, coaches, referees, insurance, and registration for five tournaments.

     Select Teams will play in the Snake River League and three tournaments such as the Portneuf Valley Spring Classic, Friendship Cup, and Idaho Falls Shootout.  Select players have good skills for their age and are expected to attend all practices, matches, and tournaments.  Practice sessions will emphasize the improvement of technical skills.  Cost for the season will be $300. These funds will be used to pay for equipment, field maintenance, coaches, referees, insurance, and registration for three tournaments.