What is U12 Soccer?
The Club’s older age group programs place an increasing on team soccer skills. While devolping individual skills is still part of the program, more and more time is devoted to the team aspects of the sport. At the Under 12 level, boys and girls play on separate teams and practice twice per week. The kids continue to play small-sided soccer in an 8v8 format. Beginning with the Under 14 (or U14) age group, the kids play in an 11v11 format. Recreational teams are formed for both the girls division and the boys division for age groups U14, U16, and U19. The teams play in the RIAS (Recreational Interscheduling) and play teams from surrounding communities. Each child plays at least half of every game. It is the Club’s hope and objective to make the experience fun and rewarding for all the kids participating.
Who can participate?
Boys and girls whose birthdates fall within the specified time periods are eligible to play U12. To determine your child’s appropriate age group, click on the Age Group Chart.
When do the kids play?
The U12 and older age group season is a ten (10) week season. The spring season begins in late February and ends in the middle of May. The fall season starts at the beginning of September and continues through the middle of November. The teams generally have two practices and one game per week.
Where do the kids play?
Players in the U12 and older age groups practice and play their home games at North Mount Carmel Park in Hampton. Away games are played at soccer fields in surrounding communities. Teams also may choose to play in local recreational soccer tournaments and may elect to participate in the State Recreational Championship or Kohl’s American Cup.
What equipment is needed to play?
Players wear team uniforms consisting of two jerseys, one pair of shorts, and one pair of socks.
Uniform Price:
We offer 2 options to purchase your uniforms. The first and cheapest way is to purchase online for $89. The second way to purchase is onsite at HCSA for $107
To purchase your uniform please come to the Equipment Room at North Mount Carmel. For more information please contact our Equipment Director at [email protected]
All players are required to wear shin guards. Soccer cleats are not required and playing in tennis shoes is allowed. All players should bring a size 3 soccer ball and a water/drink bottle to every training and game.
How much does it cost to participate?
The U12 soccer registration fee is $160
How do I sign up to play?
How can I help with U12 Soccer?
Adult volunteers are always needed for the U12 and older age groups! If you are interested in being a head coach or an assistant coach, please so indicate on your registration form or contact the U12 and Up Lead Age Group Coordinator. After the teams are formed and coaches assigned, each team will need a Team Parent to assist the team coaches with administrative duties, including the preparation of a snack schedule, indicating whose turn it is to bring team snacks and planning the team’s end of the season trophy party. If you are willing to serve as a Team Parent, please so indicate on the registration form or let your coach know of your willingness to help out.