Chesapeake United Soccer Club
Academy: U7-U8
The Chesapeake United Academy Program is an 8-week program that focuses on various aspects of individual player development. The objective of the Academy is to provide an appropriate introductory curriculum for every age level, which will improve and challenge each individual player. All players will receive instruction from professional coaching staff in addition to volunteer coaches. With this, the Academy seeks to develop a strong introductory foundation for each player which will best prepare them for the Advanced and Travel levels.
For additional information about the Academy Program, please contact:academydoc@chesapeakeunited.org.
Program Fees
CUSC ACADEMY PROGRAM FEES
U7 and U8 Division Club Fee:
Club Fee: $135.00 paid per season. This fee includes a $10 Field Assessment Fee.
Discounts (available for all age groups):
- $5 discount is given to the young sibling registered in the Academy program.
1. ACADEMY PROGRAM CLUB FEE COVERS:
- Fee includes two jerseys (one white and one blue)
- VYSA Insurance Fees
- Trained Coaching Staff Salaries
- End of Season Treat and Award
- Club Staff
- Field use and maintenance
- Miscellaneous Club operational expenses
Each season will include the following:
- 2 one-hour sessions each week for 8 weeks
- 1 Intra-Academy Program game each Saturday
- Professional coaching staff
- All training sessions will be designed and planned by Academy Staff
- Parent meeting preceding the fall and spring seasons
- 2 training/game shirts
- Awards Day at the conclusion of each season
2. REFUND POLICY:
- Refunds can be requested up to the beginning of the season.
- After the season begins, NO refunds will be given unless a player is injured or is required to move out of the Hampton Roads Area.
- The amount of refund or credit for the next season will be determined on a case by case basis.
- Refunds granted prior to the beginning of the season will be given less the following fees:
o $20.00 Administrative Fee.
o $ 9.00 VYSA Insurance Fee·
o Money spent by club on jersey or award if orders already placed.
- Refund request date is the date that a written request is made via letter or email. All requests must be in writing.
Registration
U4-U6 Players: Academy First Start Program
U7-U8 Players: Academy Program
U9 Players: Advanced/Travel Programs
Additional information at Registration & Tryouts Page
For answers to your basic registration questions and How-To instructions go to Registration FAQs Page
For additional information please contact: academydoc@chesapeakeunited.
Schedule & Information
Chesapeake United Academy & First Start 2016/2017
Academy Director of Coaching: Kristin Carden
AcademyDOC@ChesapeakeUnited.org
Academy Practices (U7-U8) – Tuesday AND Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
First Start Practices (U4-U6) – Tuesday OR Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Academy & First Start Games – Saturday Mornings 10:00 or 11:00am
CUSC Academy Program Contacts
CUSC ACADEMY (U7-U8)
ACADEMY FIRST START (U4-U6)
POINT OF CONTACT
Nan Beck, Club Administrator ClubAdmin@ChesapeakeUnited.org
Kristin Carden, CUSC Academy Director of Coaching
academydoc@chesapeakeunited.org
Required Equipment
ACADEMY AND FIRST START
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL NEED FOR PRACTICES AND GAMES:
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Cleats (preferred but tennis shoe are acceptable)
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Shinguards required
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Size 3 Soccer Ball – U4 through U6
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Size 3 Soccer Ball – U7 – U8
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Water