The Richmond Kickers rec program provides a fun and safe environment for children ages 3-19 to enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. Recreation soccer is not about winning! The emphasis is on participation, learning and acquiring life skills. Providing unbeatable value, with programs conveniently located throughout Richmond, the Kickers have a program that is perfect for your child.
SEASON
The spring rec soccer season begins March 10/11 and ends May 12/13, 2012.
LOCATIONS
Hensley/Woodlake, Midlothian (Ages U4-U19) – 13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian VA 23112 Providence Middle School, Chesterfield (Ages U4-U19) - 900 Startlight Lane, Richmond VA 23235 Ukrop Park, Chesterfield (Ages U4-U6) – 5241 Ridgedale Parkway, Chesterfield VA 23234 Union Theological Seminary, Richmond (Ages U4-U14) – 3401 Brook Road, Richmond VA 23227
AGE GROUPINGS
Age Group
COED (DOB Range)
Girls (DOB Range)
U4
08/01/07 - 07/31/08
Not applicable
U5
08/01/06- 07/31/07
Not applicable
U6
08/01/05- 07/31/06
Not applicable
U8
08/01/03- 07/31/05
08/01/03- 07/31/05 (Hensley Only)
U10
08/01/01- 07/31/03
08/01/01 - 07/31/03
U12
08/01/99- 07/31/01
08/01/99- 07/31/01
U14
08/01/97- 07/31/99
08/01/97- 07/31/99
U16
08/01/95 - 07/31/97
08/01/95 - 07/31/97
U19
08/01/92 - 07/31/95
08/01/92- 07/31/95
REGISTRATION
Register by January 31 to save $25 on your fall rec registration!
Click HERE to register online! Please note that registration is not complete until payment in full is received.
FEES
Age Group
Hensley
Providence, Ukrop Park, Union
Fees After January 31, 2012
U4
$45 (six sessions)
$95
$70 (Hensley only) / $120
U5-U6
$75
$95
$100 (Hensley only) / $120
U8-U19
$95
$95
$120
TOPSoccer
$25 (late fee does not apply)
Not applicable
$25
Capital Fee
$40 per family
Not applicable
$40
UNIFORM
The Richmond Kickers will be wearing adidas uniforms for the spring 2012 season. The full uniform set includes two Kickers adidas jerseys (red and white), one pair of black adidas shorts and one pair of black adidas socks.
Uniform Items (Separate from registration fee)
Cost
Full Set - 2 adidas jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of socks
There will be no refunds for any reason other than the following:
Inability to place a child on a team due to participation numbers
Lack of volunteer coaches / team disbanded
Player is medically unfit to play the first scheduled game. Documentation will be required by physician’s statement.
FINANCIAL ASSITANCE
To qualify for financial assistance for the Richmond Kickers recreational soccer program, you must first qualify for free or reduced lunch at school. A copy of the free or reduced lunch form must be mailed or faxed to the office with the registration form or confirmation page. If you do not receive financial assistance from school, please click here to download the financial assistance form.
GAMES AND PRACTICES
Program
Location
Game Day
Practice Day
Age
Providence Middle School
900 Starlight Lane, Richmond
Saturdays
U4: no practice, U5-U19: During the week after 5PM
U4-U19
Ukrop Park
5241 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond
Saturdays @ U4,U5,U6:9AM
U4: no practice, U5&U6 Mondays after 5PM
U4-U6
Union Theological Seminary
3401 Brook Road, Richmond
Sundays after 1:00 PM **U10 & U12 teams will be playing all games on Saturdays at Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County. They will be participating in house league play with our Providence Middle School teams.**
U4: no practice, U5-U14: During the week after 5:30PM
U4-U14
Hensley
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Saturdays**Games will be played at Woodlake complex which is located at 5700 Woodlake Village Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112
U4: no practice, U5-U8: once a week after 5PM, U10-U19; twice a week after 5PM
U4-U19
TOPSoccer
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Sundays @ 4-5PM; Buddies arrive at 3:30PM to help out with athletes
Not applicable
U4-U19
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Coaching The Kickers rely heavily on volunteer coaches to make the rec program a success. Spring 2012 coaches will receive a full registration discount for one child for the fall 2012 season. To receive the full discount, coaches must complete a team evaluation form at the end of the spring 2012 season.
No experience necessary! The Richmond Kickers will provide all of the necessary coaching tools and equipment to guide you towards success.
Division Director Directors oversee a particular age group and help the Rec Directors manage that age group. Directors receive one free registration per season.
GENERAL PLAY GUIDELINES
*No more than one head coach and one assistant on the players side at all times, nor is a coach or assistant coach allowed on the field without the referees consent*
U4 (Hensley only): Size 3 ball, six one hour sessions. No practice during the week. Sessions are held on Saturdays at Hensley from 3-4 pm
U4 (Providence, Ukrop Park, Union): Size 3 ball, 4x6 min quarters, 3v3, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal, no throw ins, corner kicks, goal kicks, or penalty kicks. Carry a second ball while following the flow of the game and insert the new ball in play to keep the game moving. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U4-U6
U5: Size 3 ball, 4x7 min quarters, 3v3, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal no throw ins, use a free kick for restarts after ball goes out of bounds, no corner kicks, goal kicks, or penalty kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U4-U6
U6: Size 3 ball, 4x8 min quarters, 3v3, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal, no throw ins, use a free kick for restarts after ball goes out of bounds, no corner kicks, goal kicks, or penalty kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U4-U6.
U8: Size 3 ball, four - 12 minute quarters, 4 v 4, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal. Kick ins should be taken instead of throw ins. No penalty kicks or throw ins for this age group. Referee should place corner kicks and goal kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U7 & U8.
U10: Size 4 ball, 2x25 min halves, 6v6 including goalkeeper, no offsides except for blatant cherry picking, unlimited substitutions for both side on any teams possession, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U12: Size 4 ball, 2x30min halves, 8v8 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U14: Size 5 ball, 2x35 min halves, 11v11 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U16-U19: Size 5 ball, 2x40 min halves, 11v11 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks.
