For the Fall 2007 season the club will be accepting forms for children born between 8/1/88 to 7/31/02. In other words any child still in High School and as young as 4 1/2 years old can play.
Our divisions are broken down as follows:
* U5 Any child born between 8/1/02 and 7/31/03
* U6 8/1/01 to 7/31/02
* U7 8/1/00 to 7/31/01
* U8 8/1/99 to 7/31/00
* U9 8/1/98 to 7/31/99
* U10 8/1/97 to 7/31/98
* U11 8/1/96 to 7/31/97
* U14 8/1/92 to 7/31/95
* U19 Seniors
*U10 and U11 play together in the same division
*U14 includes U12 and U13 children
*U19 Senior Division includes anyone in High School.
All divisions are separated between Boys and Girls.
There are no requests for team placement!
Every player will be given a tee shirt to be kept at the end of the season. PLEASE NOTE: Player/Parent will be responsible for all other equipment including black shorts, black socks, shin guards, cleats (not metal), and a ball.
VERY IMPORTANT: ALL jewelry must be removed before any practices, trainings, and/or games (rings, earrings, necklaces, etc…) except for medical reasons. Eyeglasses should be held in place with a strap or a sport goggle should be used.
VERY IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO THE FIRST GAME, COACHES WILL PROVIDE PLAYERS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH THE SPORTSMANSHIP PLEDGE, WHICH MUST BE READ AND SIGNED as a condition of your child’s participation in the Manalapan Soccer program. Any Spectator, Parent, or Player who is asked to leave the field of play during a game will be faced with a suspension or termination from the Manalapan Soccer Club.
HOW OUR U5 PROGRAM WORKS This is instructional, so there is no goalkeeper and there are no throw-ins. The objective is to learn to control the ball while dribbling it, etc. The emphasis is on having FUN!! Only one coach from each team is allowed on the field.There are 8 to 9 players on a team (you may request to be placed on a team with friends or same sex siblings, we do our best to accommodate, only in U5’s) They play on very small fields, with very small goals. Games are played 4 v 4, with no goalie The coach is on the field with his/her players They practice once a week on Saturdays, with U.K. Elite soccer trainers and the coach, which the club supplies, for one hour They play their games on Sundays, usually between 9a.m.to 12p.m. They play 3 mini games of 12 minutes each. There is no score keeping and no standings Each child plays 1/2 a game, no exceptions It is an eight week season Everyone receives a participation trophy. Equipment needed: a #3 soccer ball.
U6 PROGRAM: The U6 program plays 6v6 players with five field players and a goalie on a slightly bigger field than the U5s. It is still instructional, introducing the goalkeeper, throw-in, indirect kicks, goal kick and corner kicks. OFF SIDES will be called only if child is goal hanging. There are no direct kicks. One coach from each team allowed on the field of play. Do not go into the 18 area, except to set the ball down for a goal or corner kick. On throw ins, player has two chances. When a player is substituted, the center referee should be told first. All substitutions are done when it is your team's throw-in, either team's goal kick, and at kick off. If a child is tired, the referee should be informed, and they will then allow a substitution. Parents should stay off the field of play and when watching the game, to stay away from the goal area and away from the 18 yard area. There is no score keeping and no standings. There are 4 U.K.Elite training sessions during the season. Coaches hold their own practices and games are four 8 minute quarters.
U7 PROGRAM: The U7 program plays 7v7 games with a goalie and on a bigger field. They keep score but no standings. The coach is no longer on the field but on the sidelines. There are 4 U.K.Elite training sessions during season; games are four 10 minute quarters.
U8 and U9 PROGRAMS: Official small-sided soccer play 8v8 with all the rules
U11 PROGRAM (U10 and U11 divisions as one), U14 and senior official full sided-soccer, 11v11 FEES---The fee is $75.00 per applicant, which includes a $10 fundraising Merchant Discount Card for each applicant.
FOR FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE APPLICANTS: Fees $75.00 each child, for the first two children in a family, $15.00 each additional child (2=$150, 3=$175, 4=$200). Please note that Travel Children are included in determining total number of children in a family. All applications must be received on or before July 15, 2006. An additional $10.00 (late fee charge) for will be placed on applications received after July 15 (post marked). "No Exceptions". Please note that this $10 fundraising Merchant Discount Card can be used or sold to family and friends in the local area so they can enjoy the discounts as well.
No Child will be refused entry into Manalapan Soccer if registration fees are a problem. All information will be kept strictly confidential. No Refunds will be given once the teams have been drafted. $10.00 from the fees will be allocated toward future field development.
The club has around 1000 to 1200 children registering for our recreation program alone, each season, please be understanding and patient. We accept children from all towns, there is no residency requirement. If you have any further questions please email mscregistration@hotmail.com or call our hotline at (732) 617-0866.
