MIDDLETOWN RECREATIONAL SOCCER
(Spring Season Begins Weekend of April 10, 2021)
Recreational Soccer is primarily devoted to the development of our grass root and future youth futbollers with the sole idea of building and providing tools for each individuals toolkit within a focused fun environment. Delaware Revolution is a community based family-oriented soccer club that offers opportunities for Boys and Girls to develop and thrive within this great game introducing the concept of playing organized at a recreational level.
The goal is to build a love and excitement for the game but to develop players to prepare those interested towards the competitive levels of our club. Our age range spans from ages 3 – 12 years old for both Boys and Girls. We offer challenging programs that place the focus on the development of the whole and complete player within a individual and team environment. Delaware Revolution is committed to the focus of the 4 pillars of the game, instilling all 4 within our future and rising stars.
The 4 pillars are the Technical, tactical, physical and psychological foundations with our goal being to mold complete futbollers. Our players will grow within the programming’s to be solid technically, smart tactically with positive mental edge. Character development is a proud part of our program in which we mentor and instill good sports but strong mentally as we provide an array of topics with group and individual interaction through a journal program.
Lastly, we as a staff and club understand the recognition of the total family concept. We aim to provide the the very best experience to our players and families making this an enjoyable soccer experience. We are dedicated to helping players reach their full potential while fostering a love of the game.
Fall and Spring soccer are offered in the Middletown Recreational Program.
A player will be assigned to an age group by the registration system based on the year they are born.
Age Groups:
Pre Kickers - Boys and Girls: Birth Years 2016 & 2017
U-6 Boys and Girls: Birth Year 2015
U-8 Boys and Girls: Birth Years 2013 or 2014
U-10 Boys & Girls: Birth Years 2011 or 2012
U-12 Boys & Girls: Birth Years 2009 or 2008
*All teams will be formed based on birth year, and team formation will be co-ed.*
Programs:
Each season will be six weeks long.
Pre Kickers: Teams will meet for one hour on Saturday/Sunday at Appo. High School (AHS) or Townsend Park. The first 30 minutes will consist of practice exercises and games that emphasize skill development. The second 30 minutes will consist of game play against other members of the team.
U6: Teams will meet at AHS or Townsend Park for for one hour on Saturday/Sunday. On Saturday/Sunday, the first 30 minutes will consist of practice exercises and games that emphasize skill development. The second 30 minutes will consist of game play against other members of the team.
U8: Teams will train once during the week (Mon-Thurs) at AHS or Townsend Park for a one hour and play games on Saturday/Sunday at AHS or Townsend Park against other Middletown Recreational U8 teams. Two side-by-side games of 4 v 4 (without a GK) will last 60 minutes.
U10: Teams will train once during the week (Mon-Thurs) at AHS or Townsend Park and play games on Saturday/Sunday against other Middletown Recreational U10 teams at AHS. Games of 7 v 7 (including a GK) will last 60 minutes.
U12: Teams will train once during the week (Mon-Fri) at AHS Townsend Park and play games on SaturdaySunday against U12 teams from other local clubs and/or other Middletown Recreational U12 teams at AHS. Games of 9 v 9 (including a GK) will last 60 minutes.
Training:
Training sessions will be led by one of our licensed club trainers. The coaches for each team will also run the practices under the guidance of the trainers. This will ensure the best opportunities for both the coaches and players. The coaches will gain experience in running successful sessions and the players will benefit form the training designed by the licensed trainer.
Registration Fees:
Pre Kickers: $50
U6: $55
U8 - U12: $65
*** IMPORTANT – Availability of a spot on a team is not guaranteed, even if registration is open. Team spots are based on the number of teams, coaches and practice space available. Age groups do fill and close before registration is closed for the overall program.
Registration is done online at www.DERevSports.com, and payment is made with a credit/debit card. You will be asked during registration if you are willing to volunteer as a coach. If you are selected to coach a team your child's registration will be free and you will receive a refund for the fee amount. You will then receive an email receipt if you have registered successfully.
Required Equipment:
For all games and practices,
- All players must wear shin guards;
- All players with braces must wear protective mouthpieces;
- Players may not wear any jewelry (e.g., Bracelets, necklaces and earings);
- Players must have filled water bottle for proper hydration.
Soccer shoes, versus sneakers, are optional at the Pre Kicker level. Soccer shoes are strongly recommended U6 and up.
Uniforms:
At this time our club will not require uniforms to be purchased for the Middletown Recreation Program. Given the current pandemic situation an the financial strain it is putting on families we have made a conscious decision to eliminate this expense for parents. Pinnies will be provided for the games as the focus should be about the players and their training before the jersey they wear.
Weather Cancellation Policy: The cancellation of practice due to weather is decided and communicated by a team’s coach. Game cancellations are decided by the club and posted on the website no later than 7:00am on game day. Should the weather worsen during the day, the decision to cancel is to be made by the game referee, or in the case of younger players, by the coaches. Games cancelled due to weather will not be rescheduled later in the season.
Coaches: Thank you for volunteering. Your attendance will be requested at a pre-season meeting to discuss logistics for the upcoming season.