North Central Youth Soccer Association

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

River Valley Soccer Club offers the following programs. The “U” means “under.” The number following refers to the age group. A player is assigned to an age group based on their age as of August 1 before the fall or season begins.

U6 Program
The U6 program is co-ed and includes 4 and 5 year olds. The fall season format is one on one, meaning parents with players (one ball per player) warm up and practice ball-handling skills under the general direction of the coach/age representative. Each practice ends with short 3 vs. 3 soccer games. The spring season may continue this format, or may more formally break into teams. A similar – warm up, practice and games – format is followed.

U8 Program
The U8 program is co-ed and includes 6 and 7 year olds. Coaches conduct practices and teams meet for games, according to a prepared schedule. Games are usually held on Tuesday evenings (and Thursdays in the Spring) and Saturday mornings at the North Omak Elementary School. Each team has five players on each side. Travel to Oroville and Tonasket occurs infrequently.

U10 Program
The U10 program is co-ed and includes 8 and 9 year olds. Coaches conduct practices and teams meet for games, according to a prepared schedule. Games are usually held on Thursday evenings (and Tuesdays in the Spring) and Saturday mornings at the North Omak Elementary School. Each team has seven players on each side. Travel to Oroville and Tonasket occurs infrequently.

U12 Program
The U12 program is co-ed and includes 10 and 11 year olds. Coaches conduct practices and teams meet for games, according to a prepared schedule. Games are usually held on Monday evenings (and Fridays in the Spring) and Saturday mornings at the East Omak City Park. Each team plays up to 11 on each side. Travel to Twisp, Oroville and Tonasket for games occurs.

U15 Program
The U15 program is co-ed and includes 12, 13, and 14 year olds. Coaches conduct practices and teams meet for games, according to a prepared schedule. Games are usually held on Wednesday evenings (and Fridays in the Spring) and Saturday mornings at the East Omak City Park. Travel to Twisp, Oroville and Tonasket for games occurs more frequently.

High School Program
In the fall, High school girls are usually playing on the school soccer team. High school boys have two options:

Option 1: They can play games only on Sundays with other High School students. These players may practice with the U15 team, as interest and availability allows. The cost for this program is less than the general recreational fees.

Option 2: High School players that are under 15 years old may also join the U15 recreational soccer team. Players are assigned to a team/coach. They practice with the team and play the U15 game schedule. These high school players may also play on Sundays as part of an assigned high school team. The cost for this program is the same as the recreational fee.

In the spring, High Schoolboys are usually playing on the school soccer team. High school girls have the same options as described above.

District 6 Programs
The Club offers a more competitive program at the U-14 age level by playing teams across the state. Priority for placement on these teams includes: 1) returning players, 2) older players, and 3) others, as space is available. This requires a commitment to travel to destinations in Eastern Washington and Idaho.