Junior Program, 2019-2020 season

Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, placement has been postponed until further notice

The Junior Program is for birth year 2012 (U8) & 2011 (U9) boys and girls.

PacNW places a high level of importance on the technical development of young players. Skills development at these ages is critical to future success, and consequently our priority in the junior program is specific skills development of each player that attends.

The Junior Program serves as an experiential bridge between recreation and premier soccer skills and financial requirements, while providing players, parents, and guardians a proper introduction to a professional coaching culture.

What if I missed placement dates in April? Can I still sign-up?

If you missed placement dates in April you are encouraged to register your child for the program of your choice and your son/daughter will be placed appropriately when they begin practices.

When do the teams practice?

All junior teams practice on Monday & Wednesday from 5:15pm-6:30pm at Starfire Sports Complex.

How can I register my child?

The Registration links are located at the table below. You will need a head shot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate, required for registration. You will also select your program choice during the registration process and each program is detailed below.

Registration Options

	U8 JR. ACADEMY YEAR ROUND PROGRAM	U8 JR. ACADEMY SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM	U8 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY
TRYOUTS April 25th & 26th	The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information	The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information	The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year. Contact Axel Flaten for more information
START/END	Start Date: June 2023 End Date: April TBD	Start Date: June 2023 End Date: Nov 2023	Start Date: Sept 2023 End Date: Nov 20th
STRUCTURE	Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall/Spring Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff	Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff	Training 2x per week Mon & Wed 5:00-6:30pm Fall Season Games Technical training PacNW coaching staff
REGISTER	To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten	To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten	To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten
COST	Cost $1400 (Includes $140 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase)	Cost $980 (Includes $140 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase)	Cost $540 (Includes $120 registration) Additional Cost - uniform (one-time purchase)
SEASON	South Sound League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games) Spring Season: Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games):	League Summer Trainings/Jamboree: June - Mid August Summer Breaks: June 28-July 4; August 14-20 Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)	South Sound League Fall Season: Sept - Nov 19th (approx. 9 games)
TOURNAMENTS/ JAMBOREES	2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees	2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees
NOTES	Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.	Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.	Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.

Junior Program Purpose

Address and meet the needs and demands for professional training at B/G12 (U8) – B/G11 (U9) ages.
Create a high performance culture for liked minded players.
Meet the changing demands of the soccer landscape in WA.
Provide players and parents with opportunities for professional coaching.
Provide player development opportunities that are not currently on offer by the association or surrounding organizations.
Provide a road map for the overall development of the player on and off the field.
Increase participation within PacNW.
Increased retention of player in PacNW.

GOALS

Increase technical competency and preparation in the following areas:
Balance, coordination and control.
Dribbling and ball control.
Skill development – Fakes and Moves.
Development of positive game behaviors – Creative, attacking players.