The Richmond Kickers rec program provides a fun and safe environment for children ages 3-19 to enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. Recreation soccer is not about winning! The emphasis is on participation, learning and acquiring life skills. Providing unbeatable value, with programs conveniently located throughout Richmond, the Kickers have a program that is perfect for your child.
SEASON
The fall rec soccer season begins September 8/9 and ends November 10/11, 2012.
LOCATIONS
Hensley Park, Midlothian (Ages U4-U19) – 13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian VA 23112 Providence Middle School, Chesterfield (Ages U5-U19) - 900 Startlight Lane, Richmond VA 23235 Union Theological Seminary, Richmond (Ages U5-U14) – 3401 Brook Road, Richmond VA 23227
AGE GROUPINGS
Age Group
COED (DOB Range)
Girls (DOB Range)
U4
08/01/08 - 07/31/09
Not applicable
U5
08/01/07- 07/31/08
Not applicable
U6
08/01/06- 07/31/07
Not applicable
U8
08/01/04- 07/31/06
08/01/04- 07/31/06
U10
08/01/02- 07/31/04
08/01/02 - 07/31/04
U12
08/01/00- 07/31/02
08/01/00- 07/31/02
U14
08/01/98- 07/31/00
08/01/98- 07/31/00
U16
08/01/96 - 07/31/98
08/01/96 - 07/31/98
U19
08/01/93 - 07/31/96
08/01/93- 07/31/96
REGISTRATION
Register by June 30 to save $25 on your fall rec registration!
Click HERE to register online! Please note that registration is not complete until payment in full is received.
FEES
Age Group
Hensley
Providence and Union
Fees After June 30, 2012
U4
$85 (six sessions)
Not applicable
$110
U5-U19
$135
$95
$160 (Hensley Only) / $120
TOPSoccer
$25 (late fee does not apply)
Not applicable
$25
UNIFORM
The Richmond Kickers will be wearing adidas uniforms for the fall 2012 season. The full uniform set includes two Kickers adidas jerseys (red and white), one pair of black adidas shorts and one pair of black adidas socks.
Uniform Items (Separate from registration fee)
Cost
Full Set - 2 adidas jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of socks
$45
Replacement adidas Red and White Jerseys (Must be purchased as a set)
There will be no refunds for any reason other than the following:
Inability to place a child on a team due to participation numbers
Lack of volunteer coaches / team disbanded
Player is medically unfit to play the first scheduled game. Documentation will be required by physician’s statement.
FINANCIAL ASSITANCE
To qualify for financial assistance for the Richmond Kickers recreational soccer program, you must first qualify for free or reduced lunch at school. A copy of the free or reduced lunch form must be mailed or faxed to the office with the registration form or confirmation page. If you do not receive financial assistance from school, please click here to download the financial assistance form.
GAMES AND PRACTICES
Program
Location
Game Day
Practice Day
Age
Providence Middle School
900 Starlight Lane, Richmond
Saturdays
U5-U19: During the week after 5PM
U5-U19
Union Theological Seminary
3401 Brook Road, Richmond
Sundays after 1:00 PM **U10 & U12 teams will be playing all games on Saturdays at Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County. They will be participating in house league play with our Providence Middle School teams.**
U5-U14: During the week after 5:30PM
U5-U14
Hensley
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
U4-U19 games take place Saturdays at Hensley
U5-U8: once a week after 5PM, U10-U19; twice a week after 5PM
U4-U19
TOPSoccer
13851 W. Hensley Road, Midlothian
Saturdays @ 4-5PM at Hensley; Buddies arrive at 3:30PM
Not applicable
U4-U19
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Coaching The Kickers rely heavily on volunteer coaches to make the rec program a success. Spring 2012 coaches will receive a full registration discount for one child for the fall 2012 season. To receive the full discount, coaches must complete a team evaluation form at the end of the spring 2012 season.
No experience necessary! The Richmond Kickers will provide all of the necessary coaching tools and equipment to guide you towards success.
Division Director Directors oversee a particular age group and help the Rec Directors manage that age group.
GENERAL PLAY GUIDELINES
*No more than one head coach and one assistant on the players side at all times, nor is a coach or assistant coach allowed on the field without the referees consent*
U4 (Hensley only): Size 3 ball, six one hour sessions. No practice during the week. Sessions are held on Saturdays at Hensley from 3-4 pm
U5: Size 3 ball, 4x7 min quarters, 3v3, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal no throw ins, use a free kick for restarts after ball goes out of bounds, no corner kicks, goal kicks, or penalty kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U4-U6
U6: Size 3 ball, 4x8 min quarters, 3v3, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal, no throw ins, use a free kick for restarts after ball goes out of bounds, no corner kicks, goal kicks, or penalty kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U4-U6.
U8: Size 3 ball, four - 12 minute quarters, 4 v 4, no goalies, do not allow players to stand in front of goal. Kick ins should be taken instead of throw ins. No penalty kicks or throw ins for this age group. Referee should place corner kicks and goal kicks. Click HERE for Coaching Guidelines for U7 & U8.
U10: Size 4 ball, 2x25 min halves, 6v6 including goalkeeper, no offsides except for blatant cherry picking, unlimited substitutions for both side on any teams possession, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U12: Size 4 ball, 2x30min halves, 8v8 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U14: Size 5 ball, 2x35 min halves, 11v11 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks.
U16-U19: Size 5 ball, 2x40 min halves, 11v11 including goalie, only 2 coaches permitted on players sideline, throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1991 Midlothian, VA 23113
Physical Address: 13851 West Hensley Road Midlothian, VA 23112
KICKERS INTRODUCE ADP FOR U7/U8 PLAYERS
No Tryouts! Register Now for Ukrop Park, Collegiate Robins Campus, Poor Farm Park or Woodlake!
Sign up today for the Richmond Kickers Advanced Development Program (ADP) for U-7 and U-8 players. Kickers ADP is an instructional program dedicated to talented and enthusiastic youth players. The program is offered to young U-7 and U-8 players to provide a quality and enjoyable soccer environment that will enhance their skills, coordination, and understanding of the game. The primary objective is to introduce all ADP players to the fundamental technical skills and decision-making needed to participate on Kickers ADSL Travel teams (U-9 to U-12). The program provides a transitional link between recreational and competitive soccer.
“ADP is the final piece of the Kickers player development system,” comments Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club Technical Director Ihor Dotsenko. “We are very excited about finally initiating this program and we look forward to kicking off in the fall.”
Unlike other ADP programs, the Kickers do not require players to tryout. Alternatively, players wishing to participate must register their child in advance for the ADP program. Space is limited and the program is expected to be in high demand so registering early is recommended.
Sessions are held twice a week and will consist of group instruction and small-sided games. Licensed professional soccer coaches from within the Kickers technical staff and Kickers professional players will conduct the sessions. Players are expected to attend all training sessions and games.
FEE
The Spring 2012 ADP Season is only $175!
LOCATIONS
Byrd Middle School - Henrico County
Ukrop Park - Chesterfield County / City of Richmond
Collegiate Robins Campus - West End
Woodlake - Midlothian (formerly MYSL)
Poor Farm Park- Ashland
PRACTICES
Byrd Middle School - Mondays @ 6:00-7:00
Ukrop Park- Tuesdays @ 5:30-6:30
Collegiate Robins Campus- Mondays @ 6:00-7:00
Woodlake- Mondays @ 5:30-6:30
Poor Farm Park- Tuesdays @ 5:30-6:30
SCRIMMAGES
Byrd Middle School - Fridays @ 6:00-7:00
Ukrop Park- Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30
Collegiate Robins Campus- Fridays @ 6:00-7:00
Woodlake- Fridays @ 5:30-6:30
Poor Farm Park- Thursdays @ 5:30-6:30
UNIFORMS
Uniform Kit is $45.00 and includes two adidas jerseys, one pair of adidas shorts, and one pair of black adidas socks. All new players are required to purchase the full uniform kit.
REGISTRATION
Players are not required to tryout to participate in the Kickers Advanced Development Program (ADP). This program is open to players born 8/01/2003 and 12/31/2005.
Your child will be a perfect fit for Kickers ADP if you can answer "Yes" to these two questions:
1. Is my child athletic?
2. Does my child enjoy playing soccer?
Registration is limited! Register early to reserve your place in the Richmond Kickers ADP Program!
little KICKS IS FOUNDATION OF CLUB MODEL
Richmond Kickers little KICKS To Provide In-School Soccer Programs
The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that little KICKS will serve as the foundation of the Kickers’ nationally renowned Club Model. Slated to serve over 2,000 youth ages 2 through 6 years old, Richmond Kickers little KICKS is an in-school soccer enrichment program held at preschools throughout the Richmond area. Register now!
