Grade 1/2 (formerly U8)
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| Grouping: |
Separate sessions for boys and girls in 1st and 2nd grade who generally are 6 to 7 years old as of August 31st of the fall season |
| Duration: |
- 8 weeks per season
- Fall programs run from September to November and Spring programs run from April to June
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| League: |
This is a non-travel, in-town program with the exception of possible jamborees with nearby towns |
| Schedule: |
- One Revolution practice/skills clinics per week on assigned weekday (no “team” practices)
- Small-sided, jamboree format games on Saturday mornings
- See graphic below
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| Timing: |
- Revolution practices/skills clinics run for 1 hour on assigned weekdays
- Small-sided, jamboree format games run for about 1 hour on Saturday mornings (four 12 minute quarters plus breaks)
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| Games: |
Format is 4V4 with 4 FT x 6 FT goals, size 3 ball, no goalies, and Revolution Academy coaches facilitating the games with help from volunteer parent assistant coaches |
| Practices: |
- The first half of group weekly practices/skills clinics focus on training and the second half on small-sided games
- Revolution Academy coaches lead the group practices/skills clinics with the support of volunteer parent assistant coaches
- Revolution Academy coaches build upon Revolution Academy weekly themes at weekly scrimmages
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| Location: |
See graphic below |
| Equipment: |
- Hudson Youth Soccer provides all Grade 1/2 players with a T-shirt. Players must purchase shorts and socks.
- All players must wear their Hudson Youth Soccer t-shirt to small-sided games each week and shorts can be any color or style
- All players must bring a size 3 ball
- All players must wear cleats or sneakers (cleats are not required but are recommended)
- All players must wear shin guards and soccer socks (socks must be worn over shin guards)
- All players should bring a water bottle
- Players cannot wear earrings, hats, hooded sweatshirts, jewelry, or other metal on their person
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