Block 2 Programming Update – U8-18
As we approach the second half of Block 1 programs, we continue to plan for Block 2 which begins July 20. We wish to communicate some specific information to the recreational participants with respect to Block 2.
Working within the modified policies & procedures from the Government and Soccer NB we are excited to be able to begin offering game opportunities in Block 2 programming.
What can members expect?
Recreational Programming
SKILLS PROGRAM – $40
MONDAY (boys); TUESDAYS (girls) – Individual skills based training with a focus on building the technical foundation of each individual in a physically distant environment.
GAMES PROGRAM – $40
WEDNESDAYS (boys); THURSDAYS (girls) – Games night will provide the opportunity for players to participate in modified game environments. Modified rules that have been provided from Soccer NB will work in the adjusted game formats.
Recreational players can register for a) Skills Program b) Games Program or c) BOTH Skills and Games programs.
Register by logging into your PowerUp Sports account, choosing ‘Register Now’ and selecting Block 2 Skills &/OR Block 2 Games.
*If you HAVE NOT participated in Block 1, you must also select ‘Soccer NB Fee’ as part of your registration. If you do not, it will be added for you by staff afterward which may trigger an email stating you have a balance owing.*
Competitive Programming
Competitive players will see their 2 weeknight sessions following this same pattern as Recreational programs as far as session design is concerned.
MONDAY (boys); TUESDAYS (girls) – Individual skills based training with a focus on building the technical foundation of each individual in a physically distant environment.
WEDNESDAYS (boys); THURSDAYS (girls) – Games night will provide the opportunity for players to participate in modified game environments. Modified rules that have been provided from Soccer NB will work in the adjusted game formats.
Competitive players should register for COMP U13G for example which will include BOTH nights at a cost of $80.
Additional program offerings during Block 2:
- Academy sessions for competitive players are offered on Saturday. This is a more intensive technical program which may see some game play introduced in block 2.
- Fitness is offered on Tuesday nights for Boys U13+ and Wednesday nights for Girls U13+. Fitness sessions are not available to U12 Enhanced players
A couple quick notes:
- Games does not mean everyone is placed in teams. The training groups will be the groups that will be used to build different competition units each session.
- Games will start in small formats of anywhere from 3v3 to 9v9.
- FDSA’s commitment is to ensure the safety of each player who steps on the field with us. It’s important to properly prepare to return to full regular play, so we will be playing games in small formats which are subject to change each week.
Modified rules will see the following guidelines applied:
- No throw-ins (kick-in on ground)
- No shoulder to shoulder contact
- No headers
- No slide tackles
- No corner kicks
We hope to see you join us for block 2 of our Outdoor 2020 Season!
