Information for New Soccer Parents of U4s
Most Frequently Asked Questions
- What equipment is required to play soccer?
- U4s are required to wear shin guards and soccer socks for their own protection and the protection of other players. A blue uniform shirt is strongly recommended and can be purchased at Burke Sporting Goods. Black shorts can be used and tennis shoes. Soccer cleats are recommended but not required at this age group. They will require a #3 soccer ball and should bring water with them.
- Players wear the BLUE uniforms.
- Player Numbers and/or names on shirts are NOT required.
- Where do they play?
- U4s will meet for training sessions on Saturdays at the roof of Terra Centre Elementary School
- When do they play?
- All games are on Saturdays.
- What are the games like? what is the game format?
- U4s train with a professional trainer each Saturday. They play 1v1 as part of this training.
- This format allows children to get as many touches as possible on the ball. It also allows for substitutes to come in and out liberally during the games
- Parents wishing to learn more about our Training Philosophy and approach to the U4 and U5 soccer program, please visit this page in our Coaches Corner Section of the web site, called "U4 & U5 Training Program".
- What about practices?
- U4s do not meet for practices
- Players may not be allowed to participate in soccer practice if he/she is not wearing appropriate protection gear (shin guards).
- When is the first game of the season?
- U4s first game of the season will be on Sept 11, 2010. The season has 8 Saturday sessions. We take Columbus Day weekend off so the last session is planned for Nov 6.
- Special Requests
- Special requests to play with a specific Coach or friends will be considered but not guaranteed. Special accommodations depend on team roster size, time of registration, returning players allocation, etc.
- Play ups and Play downs
- In general, at these early ages, players are permittted to play up one age group in order to play with the children that they will be going to school with. Playing downs may be considered in rare situations. These are considered on a one-by-one basis. Please submit a request for consideration to BurkeAthletic@aol.com
- Inclement Weather Procedures HOTLINE
- In case of bad weather, you must follow the following procedures:
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- Call the BAC Field Closure Hotline: 703-258-3410
- For further information, please visit our Inclement Weather Procedure page on our web site, page can be found at: http://burkeathleticclub.org/home/179727.html
- Additional Parent information and Resources about Youth Soccer
- Please visit our Parent Resources Page on the web site to find extensive information about Youth Soccer, and tips for parents.
