FC Northwest U4-U8 Mini Soccer

Mini Soccer is a FUN League for children to start learning the basics of soccer, meet new friends and have fun! The children enrolled in Mini Soccer are in the Active Start Stage - which gives them the opportunity to develop basic movement skills like running, jumping, landing, kicking, throwing, and catching in a fun setting built around informal play and positive reinforcement.

Volunteer Coaches are NEEDED in order to run our Mini Soccer Program! Without volunteers, the program will not be able to operate.

Please see below for a detailed breakdown of the FCNW Mini Soccer Program starting next week!

U4 BOYS (2020) & U4-U5 GIRLS (2019-2020)

Program Days of the Week: Mondays & Wednesdays

Program Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Program Length: May 6 - June 26

May Location: West St. Paul Recreation Site (48 Holland St.)

June Location: Centennial Park (Between Willis Rd & Slater)

Session Plan: 20-20-20 split (Game / Drills / Game)

Things to Bring: Cleats, water bottle, shorts, socks, shinguards

Provided: Balls and jerseys

Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15

U4 Boys (2020) - LEFT field (Yellow, Grey, Red, Blue)

5:45-6:05 Game

• 3v3 (No goalies)
• Yellow/Grey - FAR side
• Red/Blue - CLOSE side

6:05-6:25 Drill

Skills and drills provided by Mini Coordinator

6:25-6:45 Game

• Mondays: Yellow vs Red (CLOSE) • Blue vs Grey (FAR)
• Wednesdays: Yellow vs Blue (CLOSE) • Red vs Grey (FAR)

U4-U5 Girls - RIGHT field (Yellow, Grey, Red, Blue)

U6-U8 GIRLS (2016-2018)

Program Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm

Session Plan: 30-30 split (Drills / Game)

Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15

U6 Girls (2018) - LEFT field (Orange & Green)

7:00-7:30 Drills

7:30-8:00 Game - 5v5 (4 + Goalie)

U7-U8 Girls (2016-2017) - RIGHT field (Blue & Yellow)

7:00-7:30 Drills

7:30-8:00 Game - 6v6 (5 + Goalie)

U5-U6 BOYS (2018-2019)

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Location: West St. Paul Recreation Site

Mini Jamboree: Saturday June 15

FC Northwest Mini Soccer FAQ’s

• Can players still sign up?
  • No. Registration is now closed.
• Season Dates:
  • May & June - starting week of May 6
• Game Days & Times:
  • U4/U5 - Mon/Wed - 5:45-6:45
  • U5/U6 - Tue/Thu - 5:45-6:45
  • U7/U8 - Tue/Thu - 7:00-8:00
  • Girls U6-U8 - Mon/Wed - 7:00-8:00
• Locations:
  • Centennial Park
  • West St. Paul Recreation Site
• Fees:
  • $105 + $16 MSA Fee
• What to Bring:
  • Cleats or runners
  • Shin guards
  • Water bottle
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
• Friend Requests:
  • Only considered if a parent volunteers
• Weather:
  • Games run in rain/cold unless lightning or unsafe fields
  • WYSA Cancellations
• Snacks:
  • No team snacks required due to allergies

Additional Questions

1) Why fewer teams this season?

• Quality over quantity.
• We are proud to offer girls-only programming from U4-U8.

2) Why the 20-20-20 format?

• Ensures late arrivals don’t miss skill development.

3) Requirements for parent volunteers?

• No prior soccer experience required.
• Mini Coordinator provides all drills.
• Volunteers help keeps drills and games running smoothly.