Big Kickers is a recreational program with emphasis on development of individual skills, field position and the rules of the game. Separate divisions for boys and girls. Practices are held during the week and games are played on Saturdays. U7 games are two 20-minute halves held on reduced size fields with 4 players per team and no goalkeeper. U8 games are two 25-minute halves with 4 per team and no goalkeeper. Both U7 and U8 use a size 4 ball.

Basic skills and concepts learned during Big Kickers:

· Proper kicking technique

· Dribbling versus kicking

· Shooting (Far/Near Post)

· Passing vs. Kick-and-chase

· Getting open and marking a man

· Moving without the ball

· Start talking: I'm open!

· Win the ball

· How to pivot and turn

· First Defender: The player closest to ball must challenge or block

· Pass to space

Get to know rules about:

· Throw-ins: keep feet on ground and hands above head

· Corner kicks and goal kicks

· Fouls: cannot kick, trip, push or hold opponent

Hand-balls: no using shoulders to fingers on purpose

· First games will be on Saturday, September 7, at Settlers Park in Southbury, Field 5.

• One rain date/make-up date is TBD if needed, but refund guaranteed for canceled sessions.
• No Games on 10/12
• Season is typically 8 weeks

· Games:

• All games will be held on Saturdays. Check the schedule on your Team page for detailed info regarding game times and field assignments.  Please arrive 10-15 min before game time.:
  • U7 (2018): 12:00pm
  • U8 (2017): 1:30 pm

· Weekly Trainer Practices are typically scheduled once per week. Schedule will be released close to the start of the season.

· Coaches may also schedule an additional practice during the week, time/day TBD.

· All players will receive a team jersey on opening day.

· Parents should not expect to be contacted by their coach until the week before the first session. Please be patient.

· Please arrive at the field at least 10-15 minutes before each session for warm-up.

· For questionable weather, check Field Status on the pomperaugsoccerclub.com home page.

· ~$170 each season 

· The club offers Early-Bird discounts (-$20) so register early to save!!

· The club also adds on Late fees (+$35) - as any registration past the outlined dates causes additional work for our volunteers and the timelines that need to be met.