U-9 (3^rd Grade), U-10 (4th Grade)

Development Program Calendar 2009/2010

Register for U9/U10 Development Program at Blue Sombrero

Bridlemile Soccer Club (BSC) is excited to offer a year-round program of technical training and league play with professional coaches for under 9 (U9) and 10 (U10) boys and girls (usually 3^rd and 4^th grade).  Our goal is to provide an introduction to a more competitive level of soccer and develop players with an emphasis on improving skills in a fun, positive environment.  We are looking for enthusiastic, focused players who are interested in continuing to develop their soccer skills.  BSC maintains a successful Classic Soccer program for players aged 8 through 18 years.

Players can participate in any or all of the components below depending on their interest/time.  We are happy to discuss options that will work best for the development of your player and needs of your family.  Scholarships are available.  

Summer Development – U9/U10 Development Program

Summer Tournament Teams U9/U10 Boys and Girls

June and/or August.  Fee $120 for June tournament and $120 for August (includes coaching, practices and tournament fees and a T-shirt)

·      Play in either or both outdoor tournaments in the Portland metro area. The tournaments are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 19-21 and August 28-30.  Our teams will play other U10 “pre-classic” teams so the level of play and competition is higher than for recreational soccer.

·      Practices for June tournament:  Weekly evening practices (5 total) at Oregon Episcopal School fields (though May practices may be held outdoors at Hillsboro Stadium or a local grass field) between May 18^th – ^June18th.   Specific evening dates/times to be announced.

·      Practices for August tournament: Girls weekly evening practices between August 4^th – August 27^th . Specific evening dates/times and fields to be announced. Boys practices Aug 4-27, 5:30-7:00 pm, Tuesdays at Hamilton Park & Thursdays tba.

Weekly Skills Sessions – June 30-Aug 4

Six weeks of technical skills sessions. Girls on Tuesday evenings, June 30-Aug.4, 5:00-6:30 pm. Boys on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings July 2-July 30, 5:30-7:00 pm.  Fee $60

·      These sessions emphasize developing sound technical skills such as dribbling, moves to beat an opponent, receiving balls, passing and shooting technique, and heading in a fun environment.  Coached by current Timbers professional players and BSC professional coaches.

Summer Development – Camps/Academies

OYSA/BSC Summer Skills Academy Camp – June 22-26.

Day academy from 10am-3pm at Hamilton Park for players aged 5-14.  Fee $140 (advance). 

·      The academy is directed by the Oregon Youth Soccer Association Technical Director, Mike Smith, and emphasizes fun and improving the overall skill and understanding of each player.   The academy is designed specifically to build on and challenge players at an age-appropriate level.  Download flyer here.

Back to Soccer Academy – August 18-20

T/W/Th evenings from 5:30-7:00 at Hamilton Park for players from 2^nd - 5^th grade.  Fee $45. Register on-line at Blue Sombrero.

·      For recreational players who want to improve their soccer skills in a challenging and fun environment. These clinics are especially geared for players who want to increase their passion for the game and may want to play classic soccer in the future.

Fall Development- U9/U10 Development Program

Fall Season Pre-Classic Teams – September - October

One team practice a week (Time/Day TBA) plus one technical session (Fridays) and games on Sunday afternoons. Fee $240.

·     Teams will be entered in a ‘pre-classic’ 8v8 outdoor league (Oregon Premier League) for more competitive games.  Players can continue to participate on their recreational teams if desired. Session includes 7-8 weekly games, weekly outdoor practice sessions and T-shirt.

Weekly Skills Sessions – Fridays in September-October

Six weeks of technical skills sessions on Fri evenings.  Cost $60 (included if playing on a fall season pre-classic team.)

·     These sessions are intended for players who want more skills work than they are getting in their recreational program and for our pre-classics players.  Coached by current Timbers professional players and BSC professional coaches.

 Winter Development

U9/U10 Futsal/Indoor Soccer – November - January

The indoor session begins mid-Nov. 2009 and runs through mid-Jan. 2010. Fee $175.

·     The session includes weekly practices and a weekly game.  Training is indoors and may include Futsal.  Futsal is played with a special low bounce ball necessitating players to use their skills, rather than the ball's bounce, to propel it.  Session includes 8 games, weekly indoor practices with BSC professional coaches and T-shirt.  

Spring Development

Spring Outdoor Soccer – March - April

One practice a week and Sunday games (7 or 8) in OPL U10 league.  Fee $150.

·     The program is designed for players interested in experiencing an introduction to “Classic” soccer.  We will be taking part in an outdoor Spring League (8v8).  Games are played outdoors on Sunday afternoons in March and April.    Session includes 7-8 games, weekly indoor or outdoor practices with BSC professional coaches and T-shirt.

• Teams are formed and will begin practicing in February or March, 2009.