Valley United Soccer Club

Most of our players first tried traveling soccer in the fall. 

• Teams are levels U9 ("under 9" as of August 1) through U13, which is generally grades 2 through 7.  U9 teams are a mix of 2nd and 3rd graders, U10 teams are almost purely 4th graders, etc.
• Registrations taken in July, and teams formed in early August 
• No tryout required to be placed on a team
• Practices begin mid-August, 2-3 times per week before Labor Day, and 1-2 times per week after school starts
• Six league games played on weekends after Labor Day.  Kickoff times for Sunday games are noon or later.
• League play ends by about October 10.  For U11+ teams, league winners may join the State Tournament the following weekend.
• Registration fees for 2011: $65 for U09-12 teams.  Uniform costs $65, but can be sold back to club for $35 before October 31.  No other costs.  
• To register click here

Summer is the big season, with more practices, 10-12 league games, and weekend tournaments.

• In 2011, U9-U12 players (grades 2-6) register in mid-September for tryouts around October 1st.  Tryouts are used to place kids on the team that's best for their skills.
• U13+ players (grades 7+), register in July for tryouts on July 31.
• November-December: players get 8 weeks of free professional training, on Tuesdays at an indoor turf facility.  Attendance optional.
• Mid-March: practices being indoors, about once per week for U9/10 teams.  Practices move outdoors in mid-April, and ramp up to 2-3 per week.
• May-July 10th: ten league games played on weeknights after 5:30pm
• Players in traveling soccer do not have time to play another spring/summer sport, such as community baseball or track
• May-July: weekend tournaments.  U9-10 teams normally play in 3 tournaments, and U11+ teams play in 3-5 tournaments.
• For U9 and U10 teams, season ends around July 4th.  U11+ teams in post-season play may be busy until July 30th if they keep winning!
• Total cost per U9 or U10 player is usually around $225, for about 70 hours of soccer practices and games.  Financial Aid is available, and you can find information about it on the "Financial Aid" tab on the left menu.
• To register now click here

Many of our players are in hockey, basketball, and other winter sports.  But if your player wants to keep working on soccer, our Club accomodates that.  Here's what we offer:

1. November-December training led by Coerver Coaching
   Eight weeks of training on Tuesdays at the Rosemount Dome, 80 minutes each week.  Free for players registered for the upcoming summer.  Fall-only players and VAA Community players may join for about $90.
    
2. January-March training led by Coerver Coaching
   Twelve sessions that build on the November-December curriculum.  Open to any Club members (summer or fall) and VAA Community players for about $70.