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FALL 2023 IN-HOUSE

First practice week will be around the beginning of April and the first games will be held on TBD. Actual practice times for all age groups, Under-8 (2016-2017) and U10/12 (2015-2012), will depend on team assignment and field availability. Field schedules are set by the In-House Coordinator, Anthony Balducci, and are communicated to all coaches once completed. The younger age groups, Under-5 (2019) and Under-6 (2018), do not have day practices during the week, they will meet Saturdays for both skill development and small sided scrimmages. FIELD DIRECTORY

Practice Schedule - First Practices will be on Week of TBD.

Age Group	Field	Time / Approx. Length	Days
Under-5 (Co-Ed)	Beedle Park Fields	TBD / 1hr. 15 min.	Practices/games are on Saturdays
Under-6 (Co-Ed)	Beedle Park Fields	TBD / 1hr. 15 min.	Practices/games are on Saturdays
Under-8 (Boys & Girls)	Beedle Park Fields	TBD / 1hr. 30 min.	Tuesday or Thursday
Under-10/12 (Co-Ed)	Beedle Park Fields	TBD / 1hr. 30 min.	Wednesday

Game Schedule - First games will be on Saturday, September 10

Age Group	Field	Times (tentative)	Days
Under-8 Boys	Beedle Park Fields	9:00 AM	Saturdays
Under-8 Girls	Beedle Park Fields	10:10 AM	Saturdays
Under-10/12 (Co-Ed)	Beedle Park Fields	11:20 AM	Saturdays

Updated: 08/07/2023 (af)

In-House Program

The In-House (Recreational) program of Jaguars United Soccer Association is intended to provide a safe, soccer learning experience for all members of the club, with a strong emphasis on the word "recreation".

This program is intended to introduce and explain the game of soccer through a structured, positive environment and to instill the values of good sportsmanship and teamwork.

In-house sessions are available in the fall, winter (training only) and spring.

PARENTS:
Please plan to arrive at the field 15 minutes prior to the start of the practice / game.
Please stand on the side of the field opposite of the coaches. No standing behind the goals.
Cheer positively for both teams: "Good job", "Well done", "Nice save" etc.
Avoid instructing your child during the games.
Allow the coaches and other players to instruct.
Remember that the main objective is for all of the children to have fun!
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In-House Program Fees (8-week program)

Players receive a t-shirt, PSA training and coaching support, and referees for games

Under-5 Co-Ed: $75 (no referees)

Under-6 Co-Ed: $75 (no referees)

Under-8 Boys: $100

Under-8 Girls: $100

Under-10/12 Co-Ed: $100

Late Registration Fee: $20

Travel Players playing In-House U10/12: $135 (In-house $125 + $10)

Parents are responsible for providing appropriate shoes to play on turf or natural grass, shorts, and socks.

GENERAL RULES:
Disputes with referees, Under-8 and Under-10/12, for any reason will not be tolerated.
Remember that they are just kids, and still on their journey to becoming top notch referees.
Please help to keep our community clean. Do not litter or leave items on the fields. Use of the fields is a privilege we cannot afford to lose.
If you bring something to a field, please make sure you take it with you when you leave. If you notice litter left behind, please help by taking it to the trash can/dumpster.
Results and standings will not be recorded.
All games will begin and end on time.
While playing, all players will participate a minimum of 50% of the time.
Players must remove jewelry prior to playing. Covering earrings with tape is not acceptable.
All kicks are indirect. Give the player taking the kick at least 8 feet.
Weather related cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page and website.
If you cannot attend on your snack day, please switch with another family in advance.

In-House Format by Age Group (Updated 07/01/22)

Age Group Game Length Ball Size Number of Players Roster Size
Under-5 (2018) 4 x 8' quarters #3 3v3, no GK 6-7 players (max. 8)
Under-6 (2017) 4 x 10' quarters #3 4v4, no GK 6-7 players (max. 8)
Under-8 (2015/2016) 4 x 12' quarters #3 4v4, no GK 7-8 players (max. 8)
Under-10/12 (2011-2014) 2 x 25' halves #4 7v7, incl. GK 12 players (max. 12)

SMALL SIDED GAMES REFERENCE (.pdf file)

Small-Sided Games

Jaguars United has adopted the standards recommended by US Youth Soccer and PA West Soccer for small-sided games.
The main objectives for this new format are to:
-Develop improved skills with the ball
-Improve confidence and comfort
-Develop intelligence with and without the ball
-Promote faster decisions and better awareness
-Develop partnerships within the team
-Provide an age appropriate environment
-Align with physiological needs of players based on year of birth
-Uniformity across members to provide more meaningful messaging and education

Team jerseys are provided by the club and should be worn for all games.
Shinguards are required and must be covered by the socks.
Soccer cleats are recommended but not required. spikes from different sports (those having a spike at the toe) are not allowed.

Fall 2023 Registration

Registration Dates

Registration Due Date: August 13, 2023

Registration officially closes on August 13, 2023

**PLEASE READ***

***Payment is REQUIRED at the time of registration to be considered eligible for a roster spot.

***Incomplete registrations, where payment has NOT been received, will NOT be included in team/rosters.

***Financial Assistance: Jaguars United welcomes inquiries and will consider financial assistance requests on a individual basis. For additional information, please contact the President of the board, Darin Marcinko, at [email protected]

Updated: 08/13/2023 (af)

In-House Coordinators


Anthony Balducci	Under 6
Steph Tintera	Under-8
	Under-10/12
	In-House

Additional contact information, here

Age Groups

When determining the age group for a season, the year the season ends should be used for determining the birth year. Also note that the format "U followed by age" really means that age and younger. For example, U8 should be read as 8 and younger.

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

Age Group	In-House
Under-5	2019
Under-6	2018
Under-8	2017-2016
Under-10/12***	2012-2015
Under-13 and above	Not Available

Updated: 06/16/22 (af)

Financial Aid

If you require financial assistance to complete your registration, you will need to apply by contacting the president of the board, Anthony Frisoli, [email protected]

Contact

Thomas Jefferson Soccer Club
P.O. Box 18301
Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania 15236

Email: [email protected]

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Thomas Jefferson Soccer Club

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FALL 2023 IN-HOUSE

Practice Schedule - First Practices will be on Week of TBD.

Game Schedule - First games will be on Saturday, September 10

In-House Program

In-House Format by Age Group (Updated 07/01/22)

Small-Sided Games

Fall 2023 Registration

Registration Due Date: August 13, 2023

In-House Coordinators

Age Groups

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

Financial Aid

Contact

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Age Group	Game Length	Ball Size	Number of Players	Roster Size
Under-5 (2018)	4 x 8' quarters	#3	3v3, no GK	6-7 players (max. 8)
Under-6 (2017)	4 x 10' quarters	#3	4v4, no GK	6-7 players (max. 8)
Under-8 (2015/2016)	4 x 12' quarters	#3	4v4, no GK	7-8 players (max. 8)
Under-10/12 (2011-2014)	2 x 25' halves	#4	7v7, incl. GK	12 players (max. 12)