Sparks Jr. Program

 

Ages 4yrs - 9yrs
Players must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2013

 

 

2013 Fall & 2014 Spring Season!

 

The first night of Sparks for the fall of 2013 will be on Tuesday, September 10.

 

 

 

 

Schedule for the 2013-14 Season will be as follows:    

 

Tuesday/Thursday Practice

 

4 - 6 yr olds 5:30pm - 6:20pm

7 - 9 yr olds 6:30pm - 7:20 pm

 

Saturday Games - played within the club

4 - 6 yr olds 10:00am - 11:00am

7 - 9 yr olds  9:00am - 10:00am

 

The Sparks program runs for eight weeks. In case we cancel more than two practices and/or games, we will make them up by adding time at the end of the season. If we do not need make-up games, the 2013 spring season will conclude on Saturday, June 8. [There is no Sparks on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.]

 

Our Sparks fields are located at 7003 28th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426 behind Jenison Christian Church, next to the Michigan Fire Juniors fields. All parents are requested to park in the back (west) end of the church parking lot.

 

 

To Register for Sparks 2013 Fall & 2014 Spring Seasons Click Here

 

To Register for Sparks 2013 Fall Season Only Click Here

 

 

The Michigan Fire Juniors announces the Michigan Sparks Player Academy program. This is a recreational soccer program with an emphasis on player and skills development. There will be skills and techniques taught that will enable your young player to go on to play soccer at whatever level their ability will take them. No tryouts are necessary…

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The program runs for the duration of 16 weeks, 8 weeks in the fall and 8 weeks in the spring. Players train one hour, two times a week and play games on Saturday. Games consist of 4 or 5 players on each team. This ensures that all players get maximum contact with the ball. Competition is always friendly and scores and statistics are not documented.

 

GAMES

Saturday games allow players to incorporate the skills and techniques learned during practice. Games consist of 4 or 5 players on each team. This ensures that all players get maximum contact with the ball. Competition is always friendly and scores and statistics are not documented.

 

Players must wear the appropriate equipment for practice and games:

• soccer shoes

• shin-guards

• soccer socks

• soccer shorts

• Fire Juniors jersey

 

Sweat pants and long-sleeved shirt are appropriate for colder weather but restrictive clothing should not be worn. The Michigan Sparks will provide a uniform for each player. Players must bring a soccer ball and water.

 

PRACTICE

Practice sessions are designed to be developmentally appropriate to the age group. The children will take part in practices that incorporate fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, hopping, stretching, twisting, throwing and catching. More importantly, the players will learn to apply these skills with the soccer ball. Groups will consist of 8 to 12 players to ensure all players get the attention they deserve. The number of players within the group may increase as the player’s age and develop.

 

STAFF

Our Sparks program is directed by Rob Farrimond along with a capable staff. Coach Rob can be reached via email with this link.

 

 

FEES

Full year - $165

Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 - $85

Uniform - $25 (mandatory for new players & those who need a new size)