Thank you for your interest in the SPRING 2010 recreation season. Below is some pertinent information and a General Timeline for this season. If interested in registering please read the information below or contact the Gaston United Soccer Club office at 704-823-7322. If you have questions, contact Ken Johnson @ 704-271-8290 or Jeff Phillips @ 704-560-0885.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SOCCER STAR!
› Print and complete the Registration Form › Print and complete the Medical Waiver Form › Bring a copy of child’s Birth Certificate › Write a check to G.U.S.C and mail to: (You cannot register on-line.)
G.U.S.C./Recreation
3434 New Hope Road | Gastonia, NC 28056
Please note the uniform fitting dates on the registration form. We accept cash, check, credit and/or debit card as payment. We advise calling the office prior to stopping by, at 704-823-7322.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The Kids Have FUN: We foster a fun environment, and the best way KIDS can have fun is by touching the ball—a lot. KIDS play games on smaller fields with fewer players on the field at one time where they will have a greater opportunity to touch the ball playing 4 versus 4, 6 versus 6, or 8 versus 8. Why small-sided format, you ask? Here’s a sample practice plan.
The Kids LEARN: While playing in an environment creates FUN, skills and abilities are also naturally developed.
We offer CLINICS:Gaston United Recreation also provides coaching clinics for volunteer coaches to learn how to coach kids under the age of 14. The Club provides practice plans for the entire season so kids will have a structured practice.
Your Kids’ SAFETY:Gaston United Soccer Club always requires all recreation coaches to complete and clear a background check through the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association Risk Management System, available here.
Each player gets a full uniform, soccer ball, insurance, and a trophy at the end of the season!
2010 Spring Recreation Timeline
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
Feb. 8 - Mar. 1
Registration for Boys and Girls Ages 4-14 | COST: $60
Office or via mail
Mar. 2 - 9
Late Registration | COST: $70
Office or via mail
Mar. 3
Coaches Meeting: 6 p.m.
Club Office
Mar. 6
Uniform fitting: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Club Office
Mar. 7
Coaches contact players via e-mail and phone
Mar. 8
Practice begins
Practice Fields
Mar. 9
Registration ends
Mar. 15
Coaches pick up uniforms
Club Office
Mar. 22
First week of games begin
Poston Park
April 5
No games (Spring break)
May 10
Playoffs begin
PostonPark
May 15
Spring "Fun Day!" Skills session & promotion of tryouts
