Under-5 Program
Dear Parents and Players:
Welcome to Albany Berkeley Soccer Club's Under-5 Soccer Program!
The objective of the ABSC Under-5 program is to provide young players a "pressure free" introduction to the world's most popular sport. The program is a first step for our youth to have fun playing soccer and to LET THE GAME BE THE TEACHER.
Here is some information to help you prepare for a FUN season.
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1. WEEKLY CLASSES
During the season your Under-5 class will meet each Saturday with your Head Coach. Each class will last 1 hour.
Spring 2010 season
$60/$70
First class: Saturday, April 10
Final class: Saturday, May 15
Possible rain-out make-up date: May 22
Check birth date range for this season.
Sign up here: Registration page.
Summer 2010 season
Location: Ohlone Middle Field
$50
First class: Saturday, July 10
Class dates, cont'd: July 17, 24
Final class: Saturday, July 31
Possible rain-out make-up date: Saturday, Aug 7
Sign-ups after May 23 include $25 late fee.
Summer classes will be at 10:15 am and 11:30 am.
Check birth date range for this season.
Sign up here: Registration page.
Fall 2010 season
Location: Ohlone Middle Field
$90
First class: Saturday, September 18
Final class: Saturday, November 6
Sign-ups after May 23 include $25 late fee.
Check birth date range for this season.
Sign up here: Registration page.
Please note: as of 9-2-10, two spaces are available in the 1:00 pm class ONLY. Please sign up ASAP. Thanks to all who have signed up already! Have a super fun season!
If your child turns 5 by July 31, 2010, s/he fits in the Under-6 age group for Fall 2010.
Class Times
Your child will attend at the same time each Saturday. We'll let you know which class time your child is assigned to:
#1, 9:00 to 10:00 am
#2, 10:15 to 11:15 am
#3, 11:30 to 12:30 pm
#4, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
#5, 2:15 to 3:15 pm
#6, 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Usual class offerings
Fall # 1 - 4
Spring # 1 - 6
Summer # 2 & 3
For each session: head coaches Sara Kaplan & Steven Morrison.
To view the class roster lists in March for Spring and July for Fall, see instructions for viewing 'Team Assignments' on the Registration page.
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2. ADULT PARTICIPATION
An adult MUST accompany and supervise their child during each class.
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3. SIDELINES BEHAVIOR
Teams are formed on a weekly basis during the class. During the small-sided (3 vs 3) games between the kids, we ask that parents observe our rules of sidelines behavior. Parents may cheer positively (for both teams) but must refrain from "coaching" (giving directions) from the sideline. This is the time for the kids to play. Thanks!
Please bring a water bottle and whatever snacks your own child may want. Please also dispose of your trash responsibly. Thanks!
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5. VOLUNTEERS
Parent volunteers are needed to help with a simple end-of-season event at the field. Care to coordinate among the parents of your child's class to bring a few snacks and drinks to share after the final class at the field? Super casual and simple, it has been a lot of fun and nice closure in past seasons for the kids and coaches to share a moment on the sidelines after the final class. Don't forget to bring a couple plastic bags for garbage clean-up. If you would like more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Marianne Fisher
volunteer4absc@sbcglobal.net 510-525-7720.
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6. SOCCER BALL & T-SHIRT
Each player will receive a soccer ball to keep at the end of the Fall season and a T-Shirt at the end of the spring season (no trophies).
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7. UNIFORM
Players are expected to wear the ABSC reversible jersey and any shorts/sweat pants of the player's choice. Appropriate footwear and shin guards, covered by the socks, are mandatory at classes. Soccer shoes, tennis shoes or similar-type athletic shoes are recommended (no baseball cleats). See the Uniforms page for additional details and purchasing info.
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Updates with more details will be emailed to registrants before the start of the season.
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Program Director
Steven Morrison, ABSC Manager
email
510-229-0721
More information
For more useful information for those just getting started with ABSC, please see our FAQ and Newcomer info page.
A note about birth dates
We have gotten inquiries regarding players with birth dates after our cut-off date (who are not yet 4 years old). We would like to keep the Under-5 program age limit firm. One reason for this is that we have limited space. Another reason is that the teachers want to aim for players within a certain range of development (even though we know all kids develop at unique rates). A third reason is your child's safety -- in the Spring season, half of the Under-5 players have already turned 5.
Thanks, and do join us when your child is old enough!
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