Spring 2024 Microsoccer Registration
Registration for the Spring 2024 microsoccer season will open on January 1.
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 December 31, 2023 or starting kindergarten in September, 2023 to participate in the Spring 2024 season. Note that players who turn 5 years old by the end of 2023 but did not enter kindergarten in the fall are welcome to join our Spring Microsoccer teams.
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 will be finalized and provided to team coaches with their equipment the week after Spring Break. 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.
Spring 2024 Jamboree will be Tuesday, April 2, 6:15-6:45pm at Rock Creek School Soccer Field.
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 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
The Spring 2024 season will run Tuesday/Thursday, April 9-May 16, 5:45pm-6:45pm. 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. Teams then 3 v. 3 games with another microsoccer team on a neighboring field.
All micro will be located on the Rock Creek School Soccer Field. Teams will have mini fields within the large field. Individual field assignments will vary each evening, but all will be on the big field.
Team Formation Policies
Microsoccer teams are gender specific. Teams of up to 12 players may include both kindergarten and 1st grade players. 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. Teams are balanced by age so 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
Spring 2024
*dates subject to change, times and location TBD
January 1 – Registration begins. Early registration is encouraged to ensure placement on desired teams with desired teammates.
March 5 – Regular Microsoccer registration ends. After this date, players will be placed on teams on a space-available basis.
April 2 – Micro coach meeting and equipment handout, 5:30 pm, Rock Creek School Soccer Field
April 2 – Spring 2024 Micro Jamboree, 6:15-6:45 pm, Rock Creek School Soccer Field
April 9- Micro Season begins, Tuesday/Thursday, 5:45-6:45 pm, Rock Creek School Soccer Field
May 16 – Micro Season ends
Schedules
Game schedules will be posted on the Microsoccer Schedule page once available. The overall schedule/location (Tuesday/Thursday, 5:45-6:45 pm, Rock Creek School Soccer Field) will be the same for all players/teams. The Microsoccer Schedule will indicate the team’s opponent each evening, as well as the specific mini field location for each team.
Field Map
All micro will be at Rock Creek School Soccer Field. Parents are asked to reserve the closest parking area for coaches with equipment and those with mobility concerns. Field location/map/layout will be linked here when available.
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.
