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Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc., a member of the East Hudson Youth Soccer League,
is a not for profit organization with an enrollment of 1200 players. Our purpose
is to promote and foster youth soccer in our community. This is accomplished
by "providing youth an opportunity to learn and play the game of soccer, and
in so doing also learn the principles of good sportsmanship, honesty,
cooperation, teamwork and respect for authority." (WUSC By-Laws)
Our INTRAMURAL PROGRAM allows players to learn about and to participate in the game of soccer. The soccer complex consists of small, medium, modified and full sized fields to support the widely accepted practice of starting younger players in small sided games. These small sided games encourage children to participate by "touching" the ball more often. As they get older, they will progress to larger fields and bigger teams until they are playing full field, regulation games. The intramural program also includes a very successful Girls' program with teams beginning with the Under 7/8 girls' age group. It is the Club's policy that all children participating in intramurals will play at least one half of each game Most players will receive a uniform package consisting of a jersey, shorts and matching socks. You must purchase a pair of shin guards and a sturdy pair of soccer cleats or sneakers. It is highly recommended that each child have a soccer ball to bring to practice and for use at home. There are usually eight to ten games (weather permitting) in each of the fall and spring seasons. The first game of the fall season will be on the Saturday after Labor Day . Practices are usually held once per week and will probably start during the last week of August. You will be contacted by your team's coach/manager regarding the time and date of your first practice. The spring season will commence in April and run through June. We need VOLUNTEERS! Wappinger United Soccer Club is a success due to the willingness of people to donate their time and effort. WE NEED YOU TO GET INVOLVED. Please contact any board member for information on volunteering. You do not have to be an ex-soccer player to volunteer to be a soccer coach. Even though many people are not familiar with the rules of soccer, they are capable of teaching a team of young children. We will be holding soccer clinics for all coaches to help prepare them for practices and games. The Club's Head Coach, along with the Director of the Intramural Program and the Age Group Directors are all available to assist coaches, and especially first time coaches, get started. As most parents find the concession stand convenient and inexpensive, the concession stand will open on Saturdays throughout the season. Each week it will be the job of several teams to work the stand. Your team coach or manager will let you know when it is your turn to work. It is MANDATORY for all parents to work at the stand. With more than 80 teams, you turn will come up only once. Let's all do our fair share. Wappinger United Soccer Club's Travel team program is available to those players with advanced skills. These travel teams compete against teams from other towns, cities and states. Travel team tryouts are usually held during May. Tryouts for Under 15 through Under 19 are held in October. Questions regarding the travel team program can be directed to the Travel Directors. |