| UC PREMIER 4V4 |
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| The priority in 4v4 is to motivate players in an environment that is conducive to learning. The more pleasure kids derive from their participation, the more they wish to play and practice on their own. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. The 4v4 games are foundational to such goals because it: |
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Allows players to frequently touch the one "toy" on the field, namely, the ball.
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Presents many opportunities to score goals and score goals often.
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Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game (defending).
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Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom.
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Provides a well organized playing environment with improvised fields.
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Reflects the philosophy of player development expressed in state and national coaching schools.
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Eliminates complicated rules such as off sides that may hinder youngsters from "playing".
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Reflects the appropriate roll of the coach as a Facilitator
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Makes the game more "beginning coach" friendly because the game is simpler, thus making it easier to recruit more volunteer "coaches".
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Allows the game to be the teacher!
- Guaranteed 8 matches per team
- 4v4 Tournament T-shirts for all players and one coach
- Award medals for first and second place finishers in each division
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| *** CLICK HERE FOR 2013 WINTER SCHEDULES *** |
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| REGISTRATION FORMATS |
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| REGISTER AN ENTIRE TEAM (Max 8 players) |
| Fee $240.00 - Deadline December 10, 2012 |
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| REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL PLAYER (To be placed on a team) |
| Fee $45.00 -Deadline December 10, 2012 |
1. Complete Player Medical Release Form
2. Click the Register now button below to pay $45.00 player fee |
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| TOURNAMENT FORMATS |
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| Tournament is played over seven week period. Six preliminary matches. Every team participates in a round robin playoff match. |
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| Divisions: Competitive & Recreation: Division 1- 3- 4 |
| Age Groups: U6-U12 Boys & Girls (2012/2013 Fall age chart) |
| Teams: Minimum 4 and maximum 8 players per roster |
| Brackets: Minimum 4 and maximum 6 teams per each age bracket |
| Tournament Location: Shorty Garcia Park in Union City, Ca |
| Field Dimensions: 50 yards X 35 yards |
| Goal Dimensions: 3ft. X 5ft. |
| Match Length: 40 minutes (two 20 minute halves) 5 minute half time |
| 4v4 T-shirt: Each participant and coach will receive one UC Premier 4v4 Soccer t-shirt |
| Awards: Awards are given to first and second place teams in each division |
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| 4v4 CALENDAR |
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October 22- December 10 : Online Registration |
Monday December 24: Match Schedules released
Saturday January 5: Match #1
Saturday January 12: Match #2
Saturday January 19: Match #3
Saturday January 26: Match #4
Saturday February 2: Match #5
Saturday February 9: Match #6
Friday February 22: Round Robin Playoffs
Saturday February 23: Finals |
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