Please read through the program details below.
Length of Season: 6 weeks, starting approximately, Saturday, September 16, and ending Saturday, October 28. There will be no sessions Columbus Day Weekend (Saturday, October 7, 2023)
Sessions:
· Sessions will be held on Saturdays only
· Each session will be 60 minutes (30 minutes training then 30 minutes inter-group scrimmage)
Group Formation:
· There will be a maximum of 10 players per group. Space is limited in each group.
· Players must remain with their group for the entire duration of the season. There will be no player movement once groups are set
· It is expected that each group will have the same trainer for the duration of the season
Parents/Spectators:
· One parent must remain with the player for the duration of the session, this is not a ‘drop-off’ program
· All parents must maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet and follow social distancing guidelines when on the field
· Parents must remain at least 6 feet off the field/sideline
· If a player does not want to participate in any portion of a session, the player must leave the field and will not be permitted to return to the session
· Parents will be required to follow NJ DOH, CDC and NJ Youth Soccer COVID-19 guidelines prior to attending any session. More details to follow as we get closer to the season start.
Registration Fee: (includes a jersey, socks and shorts)
$175 – Registration fee until July 31, 2023
$200 – Late Registration Fee starting August 1, 2023
August 15th Registration Ends
Team Personnel: There are no coaches, Soccer Alliance trainers will be running all practice sessions and inter-group scrimmages.
Schedule: The schedule, including session start times, will not be available until end of August, early September. However, all sessions will be held on Saturdays only starting at 8:30am with the last session ending at 2pm.
Equipment: Players must bring their own ball, sanitizer and water bottle. Players must also wear shin guards underneath their socks. Sneakers are permitted, soccer cleats are preferred. No jewelry, including earrings. Players wearing earrings will not be permitted to participate until they are removed.
COVID-19 Refund Policy: Please review our refund policy specific to cancellations due to COVID-19
We fully support and reiterate NJ Youth Soccer’s mantra “If you are not comfortable with returning to play, don’t. We understand some of you will be hesitant to register for the Fall, but please remember that soccer will be here when you are ready to return. While there is no guidebook or manual we appreciate all of your understanding and support in helping to provide a safe and fun soccer environment for all to enjoy while we all try and navigate the new normal during these unprecedented times.