Kaneland United Soccer opens registration for fall
The Kaneland United Soccer Club has opened registration for fall recreational soccer, TOPSoccer, Little Knights Soccer, and Academy Soccer programs.
Online registration is available on the club website, www.KanelandSC.com or by contacting Karen Eutsler at (630) 463-9001, ext. 711.
The recreational program is for boys and girls, age 5 to 17. It includes seven weeks of games from Aug. 26 until Oct. 14, free skills clinics with club trainers for registered players and full uniforms for new players. All games and practices are held at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Games are played on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Each team typically practices one evening per week with practices beginning the week of Aug. 14.
Kaneland United SC's Recreational program features small sided games, balanced teams and skills clinics for player development and is focused on providing a fun and enjoyable experience for players and families.
Recreational soccer fees are $115 before Sunday, July 2, and $135 after. Registration closes on Aug. 2. Multi-player, returning player and coach discounts are available.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a national soccer program for special needs players providing meaningful learning, development and physical participation opportunities for young athletes through soccer. As part of Kaneland United's community involvement programs, TOPSoccer is provided free for special needs players.
Little Knights is a clinic style, introduction to soccer program for boys and girls ages 3 and 4. The program teaches basic soccer skills through fun games and activities.
Five 45-minute Little Knights classes are provided on Saturday mornings and weeknights and led by club staff. Registration fees are $95 by Aug. 2 and include a soccer jersey and five classes.
Volunteer coaching positions are also available and a coach training session and orientation will be held in early August. Volunteer coach incentives and discounts are available. Visit www.kanelandsc.com for details on coaching recreational soccer.
The Academy program provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 9, with opportunities to improve their technical soccer skills in a zero pressure environment and is a bridge to higher levels of play. Academy players are led by licensed soccer trainers who emphasize the individual player's development.
Academy registration includes fall, winter and spring programs and is $550. Fees includes 10 weeks of training each season with professional, licensed soccer coaches and includes intra-squad development games.
The Kaneland United SC is a community-focused soccer club, providing area youth with recreational and competitive soccer opportunities, recreational referee development and soccer coach training and development. The club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Cortland, Elburn, Geneva, Kaneville, Lily Lake, Maple Park, St. Charles, Sugar Grove and Virgil area. Visit www.kanelandsc.com.