CYO
SOCCER
Greg Witter (206) 325-6867
Email: cougfandotcom@hotmail.com
Nicki Nelson (206) 329-2020
Email: nelsons2020@comcast.net
Program description: St. Joseph fields soccer teams each fall in grades 1 through 8. The goal of the soccer program at St. Joseph is to assist every player in developing his or her skills in a way that boosts self confidence and instills an appreciation for teamwork and respect toward others. Working to improve skills while putting forth the best effort -- regardless of outcome -- is our overriding philosophy.
Registration: For the 2008 season, returning students and parish members must register by June 6. For families new to St. Joseph, the deadline to sign up is June 30.
Practices and games: The regular season begins in early September and runs through October. Teams will play one game per week (on Saturdays) and practice, depending on the grade level, once or twice per week. Practice times and locations are not available until the last week in August. Games schedules do not come out of the CYO office until the week before the first games begin. Games are scheduled against teams in the entire Archdiocese of Seattle and field locations are throughout the entire greater Seattle area.
Playing time: In the 1st through 3rd grade divisions, playing time must be equally distributed among all the players in every game. In the 4th and 5th grade divisions, each player suited up must play a minimum of 10 minutes per half. In grades 6 through 8 players who have attended practice and committed to the team will play a minimum of 10 minutes per half. At this age level if your child cannot attend any practices he or she should not expect to play in the games.
Uniforms: All players in grades 1-5 wear the St. Joseph Jaguar spirit t-shirt we introduced last fall. The shirt is $10 and needs to be purchased when registering. Parents also supply white or royal blue soccer shorts, shin guards, soccer socks ad cleats. Soccer players in grades 6-8 will receive a uniform (both jersey and soccer shorts) from the school to use for the season. Parents supply shin guards, soccer socks and cleats. The uniform for grades 6-8 needs to be returned in good condition, cleaned at the end of the season.
Field sizes: 1st and 2nd graders play co-ed teams on a micro-field (30 yards long x 20 yards wide); 3rd graders play on a mini-field (60 yards long x 30 yards); 4th graders play on a modified soccer field (80 yards long x 45 yards wide); and 5th through 8th graders play on a full field (100 yards x 60 yards).
Field locations: The following websites offer addresses and directions for many of the fields St. Joseph’s teams play on through the season:
• Seattle Archdiocese Field List
• Seattle Youth Soccer Field List
Game clock: 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade: Four 10-minute quarters and 1 minute between quarters; 4th through 7th grade: 30-minute halves and a 5-minute intermission; 8th grade: 35-minute halves and a 5-minute intermission.
Important note about playing your proper role at each game: Players play. Coaches coach. Referees referee. Parents cheer.
Greg Witter (206) 325-6867
Email: cougfandotcom@hotmail.com
Nicki Nelson (206) 329-2020
Email: nelsons2020@comcast.net
Program description: St. Joseph fields soccer teams each fall in grades 1 through 8. The goal of the soccer program at St. Joseph is to assist every player in developing his or her skills in a way that boosts self confidence and instills an appreciation for teamwork and respect toward others. Working to improve skills while putting forth the best effort -- regardless of outcome -- is our overriding philosophy.
Registration: For the 2008 season, returning students and parish members must register by June 6. For families new to St. Joseph, the deadline to sign up is June 30.
Practices and games: The regular season begins in early September and runs through October. Teams will play one game per week (on Saturdays) and practice, depending on the grade level, once or twice per week. Practice times and locations are not available until the last week in August. Games schedules do not come out of the CYO office until the week before the first games begin. Games are scheduled against teams in the entire Archdiocese of Seattle and field locations are throughout the entire greater Seattle area.
Playing time: In the 1st through 3rd grade divisions, playing time must be equally distributed among all the players in every game. In the 4th and 5th grade divisions, each player suited up must play a minimum of 10 minutes per half. In grades 6 through 8 players who have attended practice and committed to the team will play a minimum of 10 minutes per half. At this age level if your child cannot attend any practices he or she should not expect to play in the games.
Uniforms: All players in grades 1-5 wear the St. Joseph Jaguar spirit t-shirt we introduced last fall. The shirt is $10 and needs to be purchased when registering. Parents also supply white or royal blue soccer shorts, shin guards, soccer socks ad cleats. Soccer players in grades 6-8 will receive a uniform (both jersey and soccer shorts) from the school to use for the season. Parents supply shin guards, soccer socks and cleats. The uniform for grades 6-8 needs to be returned in good condition, cleaned at the end of the season.
Field sizes: 1st and 2nd graders play co-ed teams on a micro-field (30 yards long x 20 yards wide); 3rd graders play on a mini-field (60 yards long x 30 yards); 4th graders play on a modified soccer field (80 yards long x 45 yards wide); and 5th through 8th graders play on a full field (100 yards x 60 yards).
Field locations: The following websites offer addresses and directions for many of the fields St. Joseph’s teams play on through the season:
• Seattle Archdiocese Field List
• Seattle Youth Soccer Field List
Game clock: 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade: Four 10-minute quarters and 1 minute between quarters; 4th through 7th grade: 30-minute halves and a 5-minute intermission; 8th grade: 35-minute halves and a 5-minute intermission.
Important note about playing your proper role at each game: Players play. Coaches coach. Referees referee. Parents cheer.