Youth Development Program
The Rockledge Soccer Club YDP focuses on player development within an environment that fosters a child’s love for the game. The YDP curriculum offers developmentally appropriate activities that are educational and fun.
Changes to U7 and U8 YDP Schedules
Starting in October, the schedule for the U7 and U8 Youth Development Program (YDP) has changed. The original schedule of 2 games every other Saturday remains the same for September. Starting October 4th, we will transition to one game every Saturday. See the field schedule at the bottom of this page. The intent of this change is to reduce the field time for our families. But, we did not want to change the schedule in September since many of our families had already made plans around the original field schedule.
U7/U8 Soccer Festival
MARK THIS DATE --- On Saturday, November 15, 2008, Rockledge Soccer Club and Space Coast United will co-host a U7/U8 YDP Soccer Festival at Viera Regional Park. All players within the U7/U8 age-group from both clubs will be invited to play in the Festival. More information including game format and schedule will be passed along to those players prior to the event.
PRACTICES
All practices will be held at the Community Park of Rockledge. Practices start the week of August 18th.
- U5 --- Every Monday from 5:30p - 6:15p
- U6 --- Every Monday from 6:30p - 7:15p
- U7 --- Every Wednesday from 5:15p - 6:15p
- U8 --- Every Wednesday from 6:30p - 7:30p
Please arrive a little early - your child will benefit much more by participating in the entire session. Practices will start promptly at the specified times. Parents are strongly encouraged to stay during the practice session.
Please walk you player over to the field and check them in with a club representative. At the end of the session, you will need to check out your child. The children will not be allowed to run to waiting cars in the parking lot.
EQUIPMENT
Every players needs his or her own size 3 soccer ball with their name on it. Every player also needs shin guards worn inside their soccer socks. Appropriate athletic clothing is also needed. Tight fitting clothing should be avoided. Soccer cleats are strongly suggested. Jewelry may not be worn during practices or games. And please make sure your child has enough water to drink during practices and games.
GAMES
All games for U5, U6, U7 and U8 start Saturday, September 6th. All games will be played at the Community Park of Rockledge
| 8:30am | 9:30am | 10:30am | 11:15am | 12:00pm | 12:45pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | U5 Game #1 | U6 Game #1 | U7 Game #1 | U8 Game #1 | U7 Game #2 | U8 Game #2 |
| Sep 13 | U5 Game #2 | U6 Game #2 | no games | no games | no games | no games |
| Sep 20 | U5 Game #3 | U6 Game #3 | U7 Game #3 | U8 Game #3 | U7 Game #4 | U8 Game #4 |
| Sep 27 | U5 Game #4 | U6 Game #4 | no games | no games | no games | no games |
| Oct 4 | U5 Game #5 | U6 Game #5 | U7 Game #5 | U8 Game #5 | no games | no games |
| Oct 18 | U5 Game #6 | U6 Game #6 | U7 Game #6 | U8 Game #6 | no games | no games |
| Oct 25 | U5 Game #7 | U6 Game #7 | U7 Game #7 | U8 Game #7 | no games | no games |
| Nov 1 | U5 Game #8 | U6 Game #8 | U7 Game #8 | U8 Game #8 | no games | no games |
| Nov 8 | U5 Game #9 | U6 Game #9 | U7 Game #9 | U8 Game #9 | no games | no games |
| Nov 15 | no games | no games | U7/U8 Soccer Festival | |||