2013 - 2014 ACADEMY, ELITE, AND CLASSIC TRAVEL TRYOUTS ANNOUNCED
U12 Girls Mechanicsville Supplemental Tryout Monday, May 20th at 5:30 p.m.; Pole Green Park, 16,17,18 Girls Mechanicsville; Supplemental Tryout Announced: , Sunday, May 19th 12 p.m. Pole G. Park!
13, 14, 15 Girls & U13 Boys Mechanicsville Supplemental Tryout, Monday May 20th; 7 - 8:30; Pole Green Park!
The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the tryout dates for our 2013/2014 Academy, Elite, and Classic travel teams. All players interested in trying out for the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club must register via the Tryout Registration link.
Under the "Quick Links" below you will find links that will provide you with detailed information. The "Tryout Logistics" link will provide you with contact information and general information.
The boys and girls classic tryout schedule is listed below the elite tryout schedule.
Players interested in joining our Academy should click on TRYOUT REGISTRATION and register for their respective Academy team. Once registered please contact Ihor Dotsenko, Technical Director; email idotsenko@richmondkickers.com
Academy Season 2013-2014 age groups:
U13/14 Team will be composed of players born on or after January 1st, 1999
U15/16 Team will be composed of players born on or after January 1st, 1997
U17/18 Team will be composed of players born on or after January 1st, 1995
U9’s, U10’s, and U11’s will have more than one location. Players should attend the tryout at the location in which they would prefer to train if selected to the team.
REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE $20 AFTER JULY 15; INCREASE $30 AFTER JULY 30!
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 fall rec soccer season begins September 7/8 and ends November 9/10, 2013.
LOCATIONS
Hensley Park, Midlothian (Ages U4-U19) – 13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian VA 23112
The Richmond Kickers will be wearing adidas uniforms for the spring 2013 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
$45
Replacement adidas Red and White Jerseys (Must be purchased as a set)
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 ASSISTANCE
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.
U4 PROGRAM
The Kickers U4 program is specifically designed to be an age appropriate introduction to soccer. Players will learn individual soccer skill from fun games that involve dribbling, turns, changes of direction and ball skills, as well as scoring goals. Players develop coordination, balance, agility, and social skills, again with the emphasis on fun. Players are encouraged to learn at their own pace and will be given individual attention as required so that they are ready to move on to a more structured style of play for the following season.
DOB Range
Location
Address
Day
Time
08/01/09 - 07/31/10
Providence Middle School
900 Starlight Lane, Richmond
Saturdays (6 sessions)
TBD
08/01/09 - 07/31/10
Union Presbyterian Seminary
3401 Brook Road, Richmond
Sundays (6 sessions)
1:00-2:00 PM
08/01/09 - 07/31/10
Ukrop Park
5300 Ridgedale Parkway, Chesterfield
Saturdays (6 sessions)
TBD
08/01/09 - 07/31/10
Hensley
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Saturdays (6 sessions)
10:00-11:00 AM
U5-U19 GAMES AND PRACTICES
Program
Location
Game Day
Practice Day
Age
Providence Middle School
900 Starlight Lane, Richmond
Saturdays
U5-U19: During the week after 5PM
U5-U19
Union Presbyterian Seminary
3401 Brook Road, Richmond
Sundays after 1:00 PM **U10 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.**
U5-U10: During the week after 5:30PM
U5-U10
Ukrop Park
5300 Ridgedale Parkway, Chesterfield
Saturday mornings
U5-U8: During the week after 5PM
U5-U8
Hensley
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Saturdays - U14-U19 teams may practice at Woodlake at the coach’s discretion; Home field for U16-U19 is Woodlake
U5-U8: once a week after 5PM, U10-U19; twice a week after 5PM
U5-U19
TOPSoccer
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Saturdays @ 4-5PM at Hensley; Buddies arrive at 3:30PM
Not applicable
U4-U19
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Coaching The Kickers rely heavily on volunteer coaches to make the rec program a success. Fall 2013 coaches will receive a registration discount for one child for the spring 2014 season. To receive the discount, coaches must complete a team evaluation form at the end of the fall 2013 season.
No experience necessary! The Richmond Kickers will provide all of the necessary coaching tools and equipment to guide you towards success.
*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: Size 3 ball, six one hour sessions.
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. No more than two coaches on the players sideline during games. All others must be on spectator side. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U7 & U8.
U10*: Size 4 ball, 2x25 min halves, 6v6 including goalkeeper, no offsides, unlimited substitutions for both side on any teams possession. Throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks are done at U10. No more than two coaches on the players sideline during games. All others must be on spectator side.
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.
*Cross Association Games - Hensley teams U14 will play home games at Hensley and away games at other locations in Chesterfield County. May also be subject to practice at Woodlake at the coach discretion. Hensley/Woodlake teams U16 and Older will play home games at Woodlake, a few may be scheduled at Hensley and away games at other locations in Chesterfield County. U16 and Older may practice, at coach discretion, at either Hensley or Woodlake.
*Cross Association Games - Providence teams U10 and older will play home games at Providence and away games at other locations in Chesterfield County.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1991 Midlothian, VA 23113
Physical Address: 13851 West Hensley Road Midlothian, VA 23112
KICKERS INTRODUCE ADP FOR U7/U8 PLAYERS
No Tryouts! Register Now for Ukrop Park, Collegiate Robins Campus, Woodlake or Pearson's Corner!
Sign up today for the Richmond Kickers Advanced Development Program (ADP) for U-7 and U-8 players. Kickers ADP is an instructional program dedicated to talented and enthusiastic youth players. The program is offered to young U-7 and U-8 players to provide a quality and enjoyable soccer environment that will enhance their skills, coordination, and understanding of the game. The primary objective is to introduce all ADP players to the fundamental technical skills and decision-making needed to participate on Kickers ADSL Travel teams (U-9 to U-12). The program provides a transitional link between recreational and competitive soccer.
“ADP is the final piece of the Kickers player development system,” comments Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club Technical Director Ihor Dotsenko. “We are very excited about finally initiating this program and we look forward to kicking off in the fall.”
Unlike other ADP programs, the Kickers do not require players to tryout. Alternatively, players wishing to participate must register their child in advance for the ADP program. Space is limited and the program is expected to be in high demand so registering early is recommended.
Sessions are held twice a week and will consist of group instruction and small-sided games. Licensed professional soccer coaches from within the Kickers technical staff and Kickers professional players will conduct the sessions. Players are expected to attend all training sessions and games.
Ukrop Park - Chesterfield County / City of Richmond
Collegiate Robins Campus - West End
Woodlake - Midlothian (formerly MYSL)
Pearson’s Corner - Mechanicsville
PRACTICES
Ukrop Park- Tuesdays @ 5:30-6:30
Collegiate Robins Campus- Mondays @ 6:00-7:00
Woodlake- Mondays @ 5:30-6:30
Pearson’s Corner - Tuesdays @ 5:30-6:30
SCRIMMAGES
Ukrop Park- Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30
Collegiate Robins Campus- Fridays @ 6:00-7:00
Woodlake- Fridays @ 5:30-6:30
Pearson’s Corner - Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30
UNIFORMS
Uniform Kit is $45.00 and includes two adidas jerseys, one pair of adidas shorts, and one pair of black adidas socks. All new players are required to purchase the full uniform kit.
REGISTRATION
Players are not required to tryout to participate in the Kickers Advanced Development Program (ADP). This program is open to players born 08/01/2004 through 8/01/2006.
Your child will be a perfect fit for Kickers ADP if you can answer "Yes" to these two questions:
1. Is my child athletic?
2. Does my child enjoy playing soccer?
Registration is limited! Register early to reserve your place in the Richmond Kickers ADP Program!
little KICKS IS FOUNDATION OF CLUB MODEL
Richmond Kickers little KICKS To Provide In-School Soccer Programs
The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that little KICKS will serve as the foundation of the Kickers’ nationally renowned Club Model. Slated to serve over 2,000 youth ages 2 through 6 years old, Richmond Kickers little KICKS is an in-school soccer enrichment program held at preschools throughout the Richmond area. Register now!
