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Winter Season

The Orono Westonka Soccer Youth Development Program (YDP) is for players 2 - 8 years old looking for a soccer experience that emphasizes participation, learning and fun. Our program offers youth players the opportunity to learn the skills, techniques and rules of soccer in a fun and healthy environment. 

Winter training will be hosted inside at our Welu Group Training Complex at 5314 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN 55364.  Days and times will be defined on the registration form for the specific winter season.

WINTER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITH ORONO WESTONKA SOCCER CLUB

The Orono Westonka Soccer Youth Development Program (YDP) is for players 2 - 8 years old looking for a soccer experience that emphasizes participation, learning and fun. Our program offers youth players the opportunity to learn the skills, techniques and rules of soccer in a fun and healthy environment. All players will receive a team jersey. 

 

OWSC relies on volunteer parent coaches for all of our YDP teams. Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team - you can sign up in the registration. No experience is needed! 

 

PRACTICES/GAMES: 

Children from ages 2-8 can register for the YDP Program. Teams will be formed based on these levels: 

 

MINIS (2 & 3 YEAR OLDS)

Overview      Developing motor skills, ball skills, & listening skills while engaging in activities with a soccer ball
Session 1 Dates    November 4 - December 16 (no practice 11/25)
Session 2 Dates January 13 - February 17
Session 3 Dates March 2 -  April 13 (no practice 3/30)
Ages 2 Years & 3 Years
Schedule Saturdays: 8:30-9AM
Location 5314 Shoreline Dr. Mound, MN 55346
Fee $80 / session 

 

RISING STARS (PRE-K)

Overview Introduction to basic technical skills, using different parts of the foot, basic game elements including scrimmages
Ages 4 Year Olds
Session 1 Dates  November 4 - December 16 (no practice 11/25)
Session 2 Dates January 13 - February 17
Session 3 Dates March 2 -  April 13 (no practice 3/30)
Schedule          Saturdays: 9AM - 9:45AM
Location 5314 Shoreline Dr. Mound, MN 55346
Fee $100 / session 

 

JUNIOR ACADEMY (KINDERGARTEN)

Overview   Focus on technical skills (ball mastery, dribbling, ball striking) through fun games, basic game elements including a 15 min scrimmage at the end of each practice
Ages            5-6 Year Olds (Kindergarteners)
Session 1  November 4 - December 16 (no practice 11/25)
Session 2  January 13 - February 17
Session 3 March 2 -  April 13 (no practice 3/30)
Schedule Saturday, 9AM - 10AM
Location   5314 Shoreline Dr. Mound, MN 55364
Fee $135 / session 

 

DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (1ST & 2ND GRADERS)

Overview   Continued focus on technical skills (ball mastery, dribbling, ball striking) through fun games, introduction to game elements including a 15 min scrimmage at the end of each practice AND Saturday morning 5v5 League. 
Ages 6 year olds - 8 year olds
Session 1  November 1 - December 16 (no practice 11/21-22, no games 11/25))
Session 2

January 13 - February 17 

 

PRACTICE 

Tuesday 6-7PM OR Wednesday 5-6PM

 

SAT AM GAMES

BOYS: Saturdays, 10AM - 11AM

GIRLS: Saturdays, 11AM - 12PM

 

Session 3

March 5 -  April 20 (no practice 3/26-27, no games 3/30)

 

SESSION 3

SAT AM PRACTICE W/ GAMES

GIRLS: Saturdays, 10AM - 11AM

BOYS: Saturdays, 11AM - 12PM

Location   5314 Shoreline Dr. Mound, MN 55364
Fee

Session 1 & 2: $160/ session 

Session 3: $135 (1X/week)

 

EQUIPMENT (ALL players will need): 

• Shin guards are REQUIRED for ALL players. Shin guards MUST be completely covered by long socks. 

• Shorts or sweatpants may be worn.

• Tennis shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. 

• All players are encouraged to bring a ball to practice and games. • All players will use a size 3 ball 

• Water bottle 

 

What is included in my Fee? 

Weekly practices/scrimmages, weekly games on Saturdays for DA league, uniforms, indoor turf time, coaching support, administrative costs

 

Uniforms will be handed out at the first practice.

 

*In addition to our registration fee, there will be a small processing fee payable to our Administrator, Sports Engine. 

 

*** Any questions or concerns, please email YDP@oronowestonkasoccer.org 

 

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