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Indoor 2008/2009 House League Program
Recreational program for players both boys and girls born between 1991 (U18) - 2004 (U5) inclusive.
- In all age divisions, teams are mixed, i.e. boys and girls play on the same teams.
- Teams play one hour per week.
- Practices/games will be held at the Mount Joy Indoor Soccer Centre, 6096 16th Avenue (east of Highway 48).
- Indoor season begins with balancing on October 4, 2008 and finishes just prior to March Break (exact dates depend on the palyer's individual age division).
- Pre-season balancing will be held from October 4 to October 21 (depending on age group).
2002-2004 (Under 7 - Micro Soccer)
There is some practice time and some scrimmage time each week. There are no formal games and no standings are kept. All players receive a participation trophy at the end of the season.
1991-2001 (Under 8 to Under 18)
The teams use 7 players on the field at one time. The games have referees and standings are kept. Trophies are given to league and playoff winners in these divisions.
Outdoor 2008 Youth House League Program
Director: Jerry Kooymans
What is provided
Shorts, socks, shirts and a full-season program.
Nights and times
One practice and one game are scheduled between Monday and Thursday. For the internal house league groups (U8 - U18), there are generally two time slots per night (e.g. 6:30-7:30 and 7:30-8:30). Teams rotate throughout these two times (i.e., they don't have a fixed time).
The season
Most divisions start about the second week of May and finish the first or second week of September. There is a regular season and a play-off round. Games have referees, and standings are kept. Trophies are provided for league and play-off winners and runners-up.
The teams
The divisions and teams for boys and girls are separate.
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Division
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Birth Year
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Program Description
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U8
U9
U10
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2000
1999
1998
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- mini-fields and goal posts
- 10 or 11 players per team, seven on the field
- change to size 4 ball
- referees for games, and official standings
- 2 x 24-minute halves
- goalie can be changed at each substitution break
- no offside rule
- coaches not allowed on the field
- equal play monitored
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U12
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1996 – 1997
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- full-size fields and goal posts
- 16 players per team, 11 on the field
- offside rule comes into effect
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U14
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1994 – 1995
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U18
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1990 – 1993
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- 18 players per team, 11 on the field
- 2 x 45-minute halves
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Outdoor 2008 Micro House League Program
Director: Wayne Cheng
Recreational program for players, both boys and girls, born between 2001 to 2005 inclusive. The season starts in June and runs until the end of August.
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Division
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Birth Year
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Program Description
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U3
Micro soccer
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2005
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- one 1-hour session per week, Saturday morning
- A new instructor-led package, intended to be a fun introduction to soccer for these young players
- Full uniform (including team shirt, shorts and socks) is provided plus a ball, shin-pads and a water bottle
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U4
Micro soccer
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2004
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- one 1-hour session per week, Tuesday or Thursday night
- similar in format to the U5 program described below
- a parent must attend and participate with each child
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U5
Micro soccer
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2003
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- one 1-hour session per week, Monday or Wednesday night
- separate boys and girls teams
· 6-8 players per team, 3 players on the field
- focus is on development (scrimmages but no formal games)
- Full uniform (including team shirt, shorts and socks) is provided plus a ball, shin-pads and a water bottle
- players receive a participation medal at a season ending Micro picnic
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U6
Micro soccer
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2002
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- two 1-hour sessions per week, currently only scheduled between Monday and Thursday
- separate boys and girls divisions
- players receive shorts, socks and shirt
- 7-10 players per team
- focus is on development (no formal games)
- large pylons used as goal posts and the concept of a goalie is introduced
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U7
Micro soccer
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2001
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- two 1-hour sessions per week, currently only scheduled between Monday and Thursday
- separate boys and girls divisions
- 7-10 players per team
- focus is on development (no formal games)
- a goalie is used during all games but players rotate through the positions
- at the end of the season, the best and most motivated house league players are approached about the Advanced Skills Clinic, run through the winter, with a view to playing competitive the next spring
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House League Rules, Policies and Procedures
The Markham Soccer Club House League Playing Rules and a condensed version of the Club's Policies and Procedures are available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. We encourage all coaches, players, parents, convenors, and referees to become familiar with these rules, policies, and procedures.
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