ST. PETE RAIDERS

Our U5/U6*  Developmental Program is an excellent way to teach soccer to older 4 and 5 year olds. This brings group training and game play to young girls and boys in a way that is fun and starts to build ball mastery skills and coordination.

Players meet once per week for a one hour session of instruction and fun. The emphasis will be on each child learning fundamentals of soccer and the moves needed to become a proficient player. Each session is run by qualified background checked coaches.

Using a 3v3 game format allows the maximum amount of time for touches with the ball. More touches equates to improved skills. Improved skills equates to more fun!

This program will have two sessions for the Fall/Winter 2024 season but each is individual so you can attend one or both. Choose what works for you and your family schedule!

Schedule - TWO 5 week sessions for the "Fall/Winter 2024" season. All sessions are held on Mondays from 6-7pm

• Fall/Winter 2024 - Session I - is Oct. 28th, Nov.4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, (rain date is Dec.2nd) 

• Fall/Winter 2024 - Session II - is Jan.. 13th, 20th, 27th, Feb. 3rd, 10th, (rain date is Feb.17th) 

• Registration for Winter(session 1) ends Oct. 14th.   Click here to register now!

Cost

• Each Individual session is $95

Practice and Game Format

• Technical Training with St. Pete Raiders Training Staff for approx. 30 minutes

• Open soccer style 3v3 game play for approx. 30 minutes

  • No player goal kicks, corner kicks or throw-ins.

  • The game is restarted with the facilitator or volunteer parent rolling in a new ball for play once a ball has gone out-of-bounds.

  • Three 6 minute periods with 2-3 minute break periods.

  • No referees or goalkeepers.

  • No assigned teams, each field has 2 teams of 3-4 players (no substitutes).

  • All players practice and play together.

Must have shin guards; cleats are prefered.

*When you see U5, U6, U7, etc - think "Under 5, Under 6, Under 7, etc" It reflects your child's age as of July 31st of the current calendar year. If your child is 6 on July 31st 2024, he or she would be considered 7U/8U in all soccer programs from August 2024 to May 2025.