Stage 3, Learning to Train, is the “golden age of learning,” when children become less self-centered and are more able to reflect on their actions and learn from mistakes, provides an optimal window for further development of skills. The focus is on learning by doing, building a larger repertoire of soccer movements and teaching the basic principles of play in a fun and challenging environment.
The most noticeable change for WYSA is smaller side games and smaller fields for U9/U10 and U11/U12. With smaller sided games, every player will become more involved in the action and get more touches on the ball! The games will be played on a smaller field in which WYSA has purchased new goals to be placed at the fields specifically designed for these smaller-sided games. Also, as standings won't be kept, coaches shouldn't feel that pressure to win and thus encourage equal playing time, creativity and generally build a love for the game without the pressures of having to win!
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WYSA U9 & U10 Recreational League Match / Training Formats:
-Teams will play twice a week in May and June and wrap the season up early July with a Jamboree Event!
-No standings will be tabulated during the season.
-Format of each match: two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break.
-Teams are encouraged to have one additional practice per week outside of their matches.
-6 v 6 format on a ½ sized field (30-36 meters x 40-55 meters / 98-118 feet x 131-180 feet).
-Recommended goal sizes are 6x16 feet.
-Teams are permitted to substitute an unlimited number of players at any one time, and, an unlimited number
of times during any stoppage of play with the consent of the match official.
-Size 4 soccer ball to be used.
-Fields to be marked.
-Matches to be refereed.
-Offside rule will not be enforced.
-All other Laws of the Game will be enforced.
- No league table (standings) or stats will be published
U9 & U10 Developmental League Match and Training Formats:
-Teams will play 1-2 games per week, with the season going from February to November, with a break from Mid July to Mid August.
-No results will be posted on the WYSA website nor will any standings be tabulated during the season.
-Format of each match: two 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break.
-Teams are encouraged to have two additional training sessions per week outside of their matches.
-6 v 6 format on a ½ sized field (30-36 meters x 40-55 meters / 98-118 feet x 131-180 feet).
-Recommended goal sizes are 6x16 feet.
-Teams are permitted to substitute an unlimited number of players at any one time, and, an unlimited number
of times during any stoppage of play with the consent of the match official.
-Size 4 soccer ball to be used.
-Fields to be marked.
-Matches to be refereed.
-Offside rule will not be enforced.
-All other Laws of the Game will be enforced.
-No league standings or stats will be published.
U11 & U12 Recreational League Match / Training Formats:
-Teams will play twice a week in May and June and wrap the season up early July with a Jamboree Event!
-No standings will be tabulated during the season.
-Format of each match: two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break.
-Teams are encouraged to have one additional practice per week outside of their matches.
-U11s & U12s will play 8 v 8 on a ¾ sized field (42-55 meters x 60-75 meters / 137-180 feet x 196-246 feet).
-Recommended goal sizes are 7x18 feet.
-Teams are permitted to substitute an unlimited number of players at any one time, and, an unlimited number
of times during any stoppage of play with the consent of the match official.
-Size 4 soccer ball to be used.
-Fields to be marked.
-Matches to be refereed.
-Attacking Line Offside rule to be enforced.
-All other Laws of the Game to be enforced.
U11 & U12 Developmental League Match / Training Formats:
-Teams will play 1-2 games per week, with the season going from February to November, with a break from Mid July to Mid August.
-No results will be posted on the WYSA website nor will any standing be tabulated during the season.
-Format of each match: two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break.
-Teams are encouraged to have two additional training sessions per week outside of their matches.
-U11s & U12s will play 9 v 9 on a ¾ sized field (42-55 meters x 60-75 meters / 137-180 feet x 196-246 feet).
-Recommended goal sizes are 7x18 feet.
-Teams are permitted to substitute an unlimited number of players at any one time, and, an unlimited number
of times during any stoppage of play with the consent of the match official.
-Size 4 soccer ball to be used.
-Fields to be marked.
-Matches to be refereed.
-Attacking Line Offside rule to be enforced.
-All other Laws of the Game will be enforced.