WDMSC Recreational Soccer

Whether your child has played soccer for years or if new to the sport, the Recreational Soccer Program is the right program! Here we focus on FUN and LEARNING! If your child was born between 1/1/2001 and 12/31/2011, sign up now for the WDMSC Recreational Program!

For more information on the program, specifics review the Iowa Soccer birth matrix and scroll down to review age youth programs.

Please note the following:

• All programs incur $10 Non-refundable Administration Fee each season.
• Team placement after February 15th cannot be guaranteed.
• 16U - 19U is not available in the spring.

WDMSC U9/U10 Recreational Soccer Program

The WDMSC 9U/10U Recreational Program is phase three of our player pathway and a critical stage in our player development model. For the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 seasons, this program is for players born between 1/1/2010 and 12/31/2011. The focus remains strongly on fun, sportsmanship, and the basic fundamentals of the game. Children begin to learn more technical skill development and parent coaches have the opportunity to enjoy coaching for the entire season. The club supports parent coaches with player and coaching clinics, curriculum, and written resources. Games are referred by a certified youth referee and remain very relaxed and positive. All children play equal time.

Program Format/Game Days

The teams will play 7-on-7 (6-on-6 and a goalkeeper), which ensures that players have regular contact with the ball during the game. Players play in a basic league schedule, but no league standings or results are recorded. All players are encouraged to move freely and try all field positions; reflecting developmental principles. Players are also encouraged to continue participating in a variety of additional activities to help enhance the full range of basic movement skills and physical literacy. All children play at least 50% of the game and the focus is on learning and having fun. The program consists of seven games which take place at various Central Iowa Clubs complexes with all home games played at Raccoon River Soccer Complex. 9U/10U girls' teams generally play on Saturday 9U/10U boys' teams generally play on Sunday.

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WDMSC U11/U12 Recreational

The 11U / 12U teams will play 9v9 (8v8 and a goalkeeper). Players play in a basic league schedule, league standings and game results are recorded. Players also continue to experience the mental aspect of the game and learn to apply their individual skills in ways that assist teammates and move the entire team toward its goal. All players play at least 50% of the game and are encouraged play all positions. Games are refereed by a certified youth referee and remain very relaxed and positive.

Program Format/Game Days

The program consists of seven games which take place at various Central Iowa Complexes with all home games played at Raccoon River Soccer Complex. 11U/12U will generally play on Sundays at 1:00pm, 3:00pm or 5:00pm

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WDMSC U13-19 Recreational Soccer

13U and above teams will play 11v11 with a goalkeeper. Players play in a basic league schedule, league standings and game results are recorded. Players also continue to experience the mental aspect of the game and learn to apply their individual skills in ways that assist teammates and move the entire team toward its goal. All players play at least 50% of the game and are encouraged play all positions. Games are refereed by a certified youth referee and remain very relaxed and positive. There are no 16U and above teams in the Spring.

Program Format/Game Days

The program consists of seven games which take place at varous Central Iowa Complexes with all home games played at Raccoon River Soccer Complex. 13U/14U age groups generally play on Saturdays at 1:00pm, 3:00pm or 5:00pm. 15U & above will generally play on Sundays at 1:00pm, 3:00pm or 5:00pm.

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