Micro
U5 to U-7 teams play "Micro" soccer. It involves
short games on small fields with no goalkeeper and 3
players to a side. This allows these young players
plenty an opportunity to run and get a maximum number of
touches on the ball, without worrying a lot about
playing positions. Micro teams play only other SYSC
micro teams. Teams are coed.
The game is the great
teacher. Micro Soccer simplifies the rules so that the
game is age-appropriate, easy to learn, and Fun. This
provides an environment where the players can develop
their soccer skills and will learn over time where to
position themselves on the field. By letting the kids
learn at their own rate, without the pressure to
perform, they will become life-long lovers of the game.
Mod
U-8 to U-10 teams play Modified or "Mod" soccer, which
involves half- or three-quarter-size fields and goals,
and introduces goalkeepers. U-8 teams play 4-a-side with
a size 3 ball. U-9 teams play 5-a-side with a size 4
ball. U-10 teams play 6-a-side with a size 4 ball.
All aspects of the league
play are organized and managed by North County Youth
Soccer Assoc (NCYSA). Games are played against
neighboring clubs: Monroe, Lake Stevens, Everett,
Granite Falls, etc. Licensed referees are used; scores
are kept.
Majors
U-11 teams play 9-a-side with a size 4 ball on full size
goals. This is the final transition to full field
soccer.
U-12 to U18 teams plays
full size fields and goals, 11-a-side, including
goalkeeper. U-12 teams use a size 4 ball. U-13 teams and
above uses a size 5 ball (official size). Licensed
referees are used; scores are kept and league standings
monitored by NCYSA.
Practices
Micros (U5-7)
U5 practices on Friday night only immediately
followed by a game starting the first Friday after
Labor Day weekend. A total of 6 practices /games
U6-7 practices will be twice a week in August with
games on Saturday, a total of 8 games beginning the
first Saturday after Labor Day weekend
Mod (U8-10)
U8-10 practices will be twice a week in August with
games on Saturday or Sunday starting the first
Saturday/Sunday after Labor Day weekend
Practices will be reduced to once a week beginning
October 15th, and all practices will end on October
26th
Majors (U11-18)
U11-18 practices will be twice a week in August with
games on Saturday or Sunday starting the first
Saturday/Sunday after Labor Day weekend
Practices will be reduced to once a week beginning
October 15th, and all practices will end on October
26th
Referees
There are no referees for our U5-7 program, home team
coaches / parents will take turns referring all games
North County Referee Association will provide referees
for all U8-18 games; the referee assignor will be
responsible to work with SYSC to provide referees for
all Snohomish home games
Only a center referee will be assigned for U8-12 games,
U13-18 teams the referee assignor will assign a full
crew per game
