Banat Recreational Soccer League – Registration Begins Feb 13th
*** Mon/Weds Practices at New Location ***
*** Sat Morning Games at Same Old Location ***
*** REGISTER IN PERSON AT FRIENDSHIP PARK -- Feb 13 or Feb 15. ***
Practices at Friendship Park on McDowell (between Dysart and Avondale Blvd)
Games at Thomas Park (Thomas and 144th Avenue)
Please avoid parking on residential side of street on Edgemont. Thanks.
For more information, contact Banat Soccer Club Rec Director,
Andy Klunk, coachklunk@gmail.com, 623-229-0030
Andy Klunk, coachklunk@gmail.com, 623-
Schedule
REGISTRATION IN-PERSON and SKILLS CAMP (Total Cost $65 includes shirts and trophy)
First Week (Mon/Weds) – Feb 13th and Feb 15th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Second Week – team practices Feb 20th OR Feb 22nd depending on team assignment
Games begin Saturday, Feb 25th. Picture day to be announced.
Season ends Saturday, March 31st.
All team practices and skills sessions will be at FRIENDSHIP PARK from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
All league games will be Saturday mornings at THOMAS PARK, game times to be announced.
League Structure/Info
First two weeks will be a twice-per-week skills clinic and registration period.
During the second week, players will be assigned to teams.
Players will practice with teams beginning third week and will begin games that weekend.
Team practice days (Mon or Weds) and game schedule to be announced.
Team Assignments
Players assigned to teams week of Feb 20th. Specific team requests should be emailed to league director.
Uniform shirts
Will be distributed week of Feb 20th. Players are asked to bring both shirts to games.
Player Requirements
For practices -- wear uniform t-shirts or any t-shirt, athletic shorts, soccer socks with shinguards underneath socks, and soccer shoes or running shoes (no football/baseball cleats please). For games – same as practice but please bring both uniform shirts and wear the color assigned on schedule. Bring water and a soccer ball.
Coaching Description
Your child’s team may have a parent volunteer coach who is assisted by a Banat Soccer Club coach. Banat Soccer Club features professional club coaches and trainers. For an enhanced training experience, when available, Banat pro trainers will assist volunteer coaches with training and in game officiating/coaching wherever possible, but pro trainers may vary.
Game Format
Age Players Game Length Team Roster Size +/-
3-4 yr olds 3v3 no goalkeepers 15 minute halves 12 * (2x6)
5-6 yr olds 3v3 no goalkeepers 15 minute halves 10 * (2x5)
7+yr olds 5v5 (4+goalkeeper) 20 minute halves 10
* 3-4 yr old and 5-6 yr old teams will be split into two teams playing on two separate fields simultaneously.
Rules
BRSL is a coach-officiated, learning environment. No scores or standings. All re-starts are kick-ins, no throw-ins. All fouls are indirect free kicks. No direct kicks or penalty kicks. Coaches may stop play for instruction occasionally. Substitutions may take place at any stoppage of play. Everyone plays and everyone scores a goal! Emphasis is primarily on individual technical skill, and secondarily on tactical awareness (positioning etc.). Foot skills and creativity are the main objective. Smaller fields equal tighter space and therefore tighter skills.
