The Season
Montgomery Soccer's Kindergarten (U6) soccer program is for children entering Kindergarten. Practices and games are held only on Sunday afternoons. The season begins Sunday, September 20 and runs until Sunday, November 8. There are no summer practices. The typical time structure is a 20 minute practice session, followed by 40 minutes of game time.
Important Dates
By Friday, August 21, U6 division players (children entering kindergarten this year should be notified by a coach of their team and field assignments.
All practices and games will be held on Sundays, beginning Sunday, September 20. Please see the u6 information sheet for details on dates and times. There are to be no practices during the week for u6.
Photo day will be at your field on Sunday, September 27.
Field Locations
Practices and Games are held at nearby elementary schools such as Montgomery Elementary School, Hatfield Elementary School, and Gwyn Nor Elementary School.
Objectives
The Montgomery United U-6 program is based on a youth soccer program developed by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The program’s emphasis is on the development of every player, not on wins and losses. The program strives to acheive the following
- Create a fun and positive atmosphere for all
- Introduce players to the basics of soccer
- Develop self-confidence and coordination
- Teach soccer skills and moves such as dribbling and kicking with both fee, pull back, dummy, inside and outside cutbacks, step-over
- Encourage fair play and good sportsmanship
Game Structure
- 3v3 - No Goal Keepers - Positions are not stressed at this age
- Equal playing time
- Players alternate on restarts
- An out-of-bounds ball is re-entered by any adult along the sidelines
- Direction change at the half is not necessary
- No standings or keeping of results
- Volunteer parent-coaches are permitted on the field "assisting" during the game
Equipment
- Each player MUST have shin guards!!
- Each player should have a size 3 soccer ball
- Players may wear sneakers or cleated soccer shoes
- Players should bring a water bottle
* Please label all personal items
Click here if you would like to be a volunteer coach for our 2009 U-6 program!
