Microsoccer
This page gives general information for SWSC Microsoccer. All of this information is repeated, with season specific information on the season specific pages:
Microsoccer Fall 2024 – coming soon
Registration
Registration opens several months prior to the season. We try to leave space on teams as we create them to accommodate late registrations and players who have moved into the area. After the regular registration period is over, registrations are accepted on a space-available basis.
Player Eligibility
The Somerset West Microsoccer Program serves all kindergarten and first grade players (public, private, or homeschool). A child must be five years old by September 1 or starting kindergarten in September to participate in the fall season. Note that players who turn 5 years old by the end of the year but did not enter kindergarten in the fall are welcome to join for the spring season.
Kindergarten and 1st grade players residing in the school attendance areas of Bethany, Elmonica, Lenox, McKinley, Rock Creek, and Springville schools normally participate in the Somerset West Microsoccer Program. However, boundaries are not restrictive and players from other areas are also welcome to register and play with us.
Rosters and Equipment Distribution
Rosters are finalized and provided to team coaches with their equipment approximately 1 week prior to the start of the season. Coaches typically contact their players and families shortly thereafter. All rosters are available online through the online registration site after distribution to the coaches.
Jamboree
The Jamboree is the kick off to the season. Players and parents can meet their coach, get their t-shirt, and see where their first practice is located. The Jamboree is typically held on the Thursday just prior to the season start.
Equipment
Soccer shoes, while recommended, are not required for microsoccer. Any shoe with a strong (hide verses canvas) upper will do, however, flat sole shoes do not work well on wet fields. T-ball/softball/baseball/football/golf cleats are not allowed.
Tee shirts (provided by the club) and shin guards covered by socks (not provided by the club) must be worn during all practices and games.
Microsoccer players should also bring a #3 ball and water bottle to every practice. It is highly recommended that the player’s name be written on the ball in permanent marker (and large letters).
Shin guards, socks, #3 balls, and soccer shoes can be purchased at most local sporting goods stores.
Games and Practice
Practices (30 minutes) followed by games (30 minutes) are held 2 weekday evenings per week. Practices involve the whole team and coach on a small field. Micro is typically held Tues/Thurs from 5:15-6:15 pm but the times are dependent on our field allocations. Likewise, location depends on field allocations from THPRD, but we try to have Fall micro at PCC Rock Creek and Spring micro at Rock Creek Elementary School or Powerlines Park.
Team Formation Policies
Microsoccer teams are gender specific. Teams of approximately 6-8 players will be generally a single grade (Kindergarten or 1st grade) but some teams will have both grades. Girls will be allowed to play on a boys team if requested by their parents.
Microsoccer teams are formed according to the Team Formation policies of SWSC. It is not always possible to meet every request for teammates or coaches. Reciprocal requests (both players requesting each other) are honored whenever possible and every effort is made to keep kids from the same school area together. Coaches are assigned to coach their own children.
Coaches
No experience necessary! Register online as a coach or assistant coach if you can help. We will try to schedule a training session before the start of the season. Many of the club’s board members are experienced coaches and are also available to help if requested.
Coaches are assigned to coach their own children, but you do not need to be a parent to coach. If you would like to coach your niece, nephew, grandchild, family friend, etc, please register online as a coach and contact the Microsoccer Coordinator to verify the player’s placement on your team. There is no fee to register as a coach.
More information about coaching can be found on the SWSC Coaching page.
Important Dates
Please see season specific pages for important dates. Note that all dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Schedules
Game schedules will be posted on the Microsoccer Schedule page prior to the Jamboree.
Field Map
The location of our microsoccer program is dependent on field allocations from THPRD. We should have fields/days/times finalized about 2-4 weeks before the season begins. This information will be updated on the season specific pages when finalized.
Game Rules
The rules for playing Microsoccer are in PDF format: Microsoccer Rules
More information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Microsoccer Coordinator.
