The Annual soccer jamboree is approaching and details/information will be posted here for reference.

DATE:   September 16, 2017

WHERE:   Walton Park soccer fields

TIME:   9:00am - 3:00pm    Game and skill times vary for each team. The Award time is for all teams in the league per schedule. Please refer to jamboree schedule of your league posted on each main league soccer page.

SKILLS:

Longest kick: players will kick a soccer ball down a lane lined by cones and the distance is recorded.

Timed dribbling exercise: players will kick a soccer ball around cones placed in a zigzag pattern and the time will be recorded when finished.

U5 will participate in the longest kick skill. U7 and U8 will participate in both skills.

U5 league will receive medals for the top boy winner in the league and the top girl winner in the league.

U7 will receive medals for the top 2 boys and the top 2 girls from each skill. This league consists of 9 teams,  doubling the other leagues.

U8 boys/U8 girls will receive medals for the top winner of each skill.

Field layouts will be posted at the jamboree to better assist everyone in locating each field and skills area. There is a total of 4 fields, each will have a numbered sign. There will be a walkway straight down the center of the fields. Chairs can be put around the fields to watch the games. The skills area will have 4 numbered lanes (a 5th lane being used for a few skills) located on the football field just across the paved pathway.

The main building (lot off of 15th st) will have a field layout to view, and I will be set up in that areas as well. I will have extra equipment if needed and the picture order forms available for everyone. Just past the building, hill area, is where the medals will be awarded. Please be to that area at your designated time. There will be a sign labeled Awards Area.  After your medals are given, your coaches can advise you on trophy handout.  Any space throughout the entire area can be used for your team to hand out trophies. Please do not use the awards area so we can avoid time conflicts with the next league receiving medals.

You may have a lot of walking due to the size of the area. The last two years, the fields were wet from rain and do not dry out completely (if at all depending on weather) in time we are using them.  Plan accordingly.

Tartan boosters will be running concessions in the pavilion. I do not organize the food served or anything concession related.

The fun-flatables event is also taking place Sept 16. They will be set up on the area visible by both 15th st and Hadley ave N. They are huge and hard to miss! If time allows, head over there to have fun! Just please be at the location your team is assigned prior to start time.

The jamboree does not have the option to be rescheduled if cancelled.  Walton has limited availability and we wouldn't have a make up date until after the season ends. The event will take place rain or shine! If you email the morning of and do not receive a response, assume the jamboree is still on. Unless the weather is severe, or lightening is present, we will plan on going forward.

Martha Lenton will be assisting at the jamboree and her contact info is available on the U8 boys -team Lenton page. Please email her also if you have any questions.

•  OAA U8 soccer league is a fall season recreation sport.
• Game play is 5 v 5, including the goalie.
• One practice per week
• Games are Thursday evenings, played on fields in Oakdale.
• Teams are formed after registration closes. An email will be sent at that time and rosters will be public for viewing.
• Each team will have an individual page for players to reference.

REGISTRATION IS:   Opening soon!

Cost:   $60.00

2018 Registration dates:   May 10 - July 25       
  

Please register for this league only if your child's birthdate meets these guidelines:

Teams are formed after registration is closed. Late registration requests are only granted if a spot is available.

Refunds requested after registration has closed are subject to a $10.00 fee due to equipment purchased.

Players are assigned to teams in the following manner:

• Satisfy family relationships.
• Satisfy player preference 
• Assign any remaining players wherever the player fits, based on grade and team size.

Ideally all preferences could be satisfied. Unfortunately, this is generally impossible due to constraints such as:

• Balancing the age mix on each team.
• Balancing the total number of players on each team.

Early registration can significantly contribute to having preferences satisfied.  In any case, please encourage players to form additional friendships this fall.

Players are responsible for their own shin guards and shoes. Please note that baseball cleats are not allowed because they have a toe cleat.  For a comparison of soccer vs baseball cleats, visit:  http://www.soccer-for-parents.com/soccer-cleats.html

OAA provides:

• Team jersey 
• Shorts
• Socks
• Soccer Balls size 3

As an all volunteer organization, OAA always needs volunteers, especially coaches.

We have 3 volunteer options for your child's team:

Head coach:  In charge of team practice and instructing the players during games. Editing your individual team page

Assistant coach:   Assisting is all coach duties. Editing your individual team page. 

Team manager:    Handles most communication for the team by sending emails or posting updates with any information.  Editing your individual team page.

Please sign up to coach when you register your child and we will contact you.

Coaches
New coaches' pages with practice plans, tips and rules.

Please email the U8 Director with any questions, comments or suggestions regarding this league.
 

If you are not receiving emails,

1. Please check your junk folder

2. Update your account email to the current one preferred

U8 will play on the following fields:

Castle Elementary

Oakdale Elementary #1 / #2

Eagle point Elementary #1 / #2

Tilsen

Eberle

The locations of each field can be found on the main OAA soccer page. There is a link to click on near the top right of that page.