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Newport News FC is proud to offer professionally managed soccer programs to all residents of Newport News and surrounding communities.
WE OFFER YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
Junior Academy: For Boys and Girls Ages 4, 5 and 6
Developmental Academy: For Girls and Boys Ages 7, 8, 9
Advanced Academy: For Girls and Boys 10, 11, 12
Travel Teams – For Girls and Boys ages 8 – 18
"Dear Prospective Newport News FC Parent Members and Players,
Welcome to Newport News FC Travel Soccer Club, we are confident that your decision to join the Newport News FC soccer family will provide you and your child the best soccer experience on the peninsula.
Since inception, Newport News FC has proven to be one of the best overall clubs in the State of Virginia. Our travel teams have captured more than 50 League and Tournament Championships proving the overall quality of our youth development program. Our professionally licensed coaching staff represents one of the finest in the State with former college and professional players who promise to take a personal interest in your child's soccer future. At Newport News FC we put your child first and have made a commitment to providing a Travel Soccer experience that is second to none. At Newport News FC we are one of the only clubs that work to keep players and teams together, it is not uncommon for 90% of players to stay together each and every year allowing them to build life long friendships as they become some of the finest teams in the State.
During the upcoming tryouts, your child will be evaluated and hopefully placed on one of our quality teams.
Although we offer Academy programs starting at age 4, Travel Team participation begins for players at age 8 or 9 depending on their birthday. At Newport News FC will offer girl's and boy's teams ages Under 10 through Under 19 teams for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 season.
If you are a new parent considering travel soccer for the first time I encourage you to read our parent forum which may answer many of the questions you might have and if you need further guidance please contact me directly at 753-3968. If you are a current member that has questions prior to tryouts please contact me.
I look forward to meeting everyone at tryouts and watching your children grow into the players they can be.
See you on the field."
Al Cousineau
Director of Coaching
Newport News FC
"Where Champions Play"
TRYOUTS FOR FALL 2008/SPRING 2009 SEASON
Where: Menchville High School -
Newport News
When: 6 - 8 PM / May 27 - May 31st, 2008
(See below of specific age group information)
Waiver: Must be presented at tryouts (download form
below)
Tryout Participation Waiver
(Must be filled out completely, signed and
brought to tryouts. The waiver is a pdf file. You must have Adobe Acrobat to
download and print the waiver. Right-click on the link below and choose Save As
or simply click the link and print the form.
Click here for a free copy of Adobe Acrobat.)
Waiver
CHECK IN/REGISTRATION OPENS AT 5:15PM EACH DAY
(Boys U18 tryouts have been moved to Thursday May 29th -
Girls U18 tryouts will be held Friday May 30th.)
Under 10 and Under 11 - Boys and Girls - Tuesday, May 27
Under 12 and Under 13 - Boys and Girls - Wednesday - May 28
Under 14 and Under 15 - Boys and Girls - Thursday - May 29
Under 18 - Boys - Thursday - May 29
Under 18 - Girls - Friday - May 30
Under 16, 17 and 19 - Boys and Girls - Friday - May 30
MAKE UP TRYOUTS
AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGE LEVELS AND GENDERS
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE BELOW
Saturday - May 31 - 9AM to 11AM
Riverview Farm Park Field 1
MAKE UP TRYOUT NOTE: WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL PLAYERS USE MAKE UP TRYOUTS ONLY AS A LAST RESORT SINCE IT CAN PUT A PLAYER AT A DISADVANTAGE SINCE THEY ARE NOT BEING COMPARED OR
EVALUATED AMONG OTHER MAJORITY OF THE PLAYERS TRYING OUT FOR THE SAME TEAM. IN SOME CASES, DEPENDING ON THE TRYOUT NUMBERS, IT DOES MATTER.
ANY PARENT/PLAYER CONSIDERING MAKE UP TRYOUTS SHOULD CALL OUR DIRECTOR OF COACHING PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF TRYOUT WEEK
AT 753-3968.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
REGISTRATION
What you will find
below:
How Online Registration Works
The Tryout Process and Team Placement
2008-2009 Fee Schedule
How to Determine Your Child's Age Group
Inclement Weather Plan
What to Expect After Tryouts
2008 Coaching Assignments (Will be announced by
May 7th)
How Online Registration works:
For Players New to the Club
Once you submit the online registration form, your child will be officially registered.
When you and your child arrive at tryouts you will need to sign a participation waiver form and pick up their tryout number from the registration table for them to participate. There is no cost to tryout.
If you have questions, please contact our Director of Coaching at
DOC@newportnewsfc.com.
What if I miss tryouts?
The club has scheduled make up days if you are unavailable to make the regularly scheduled day.
However, if you are planning on trying out for a team and can't make the first tryout date you
MUST notify our Director at
DOC@newportnewsfc.com.
Players who wish to join during the season or who are new to the area, should contact the Director of Coaching at
DOC@newportnewsfc.com to schedule an individual tryout.
The Tryout
Process and Team Placement
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All players are
required to tryout each year.
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Team placements
for U10-U14 teams are for both Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 seasons. No refunds given once rosters are set.
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All U15-U19 teams
play in the Fall only.
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All players should
bring a ball, water and shin guards.
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All
parents/players will be notified by email by June 3, 2008 of Team Placement. Upon acceptance for team placement all players will be
required to make a non-refundable deposit/first installment to secure roster position
by June 5, 2008.
Click here to make online payment to accept roster place.
(Check the payment groups carefully to insure you choose the
appropriate deposit for your player's age group.)
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Player evaluations
are done by committee, however, the head coach of each age group
and the Director of Coaching make final team placement
decisions.
What to expect after Tryouts
Whether or not your child is selected for a team, you will receive communication from the club
by June 9, 2008. If your child is selected to join a team you will be contacted next by your team's coach or manager and given details about attending your team's organization meeting. Generally these meetings are held by July 1st.
This year, all players will need to order new uniforms through your
team managers to assure you have them by the start of the season. (You can find out what numbers are available from your coach or manager.)
At the team meeting, every team should discuss the calendar and every coach will provide the opportunity for parents to learn about their expectations and goals for the teams and players. Also, as a member of Newport News FC every player is eligible to attend our member's only
Champions Camp Team Camp which will be held the week of July 23. All U15-U18 players are eligible to attend our
Advanced Team Camp held the week of July 30th from 5PM-8PM at Riverview Farm Park. Information about this camp
program will be sent out to you after tryouts and all players are recommended to attend. Most teams begin regular practices
by the second week of August and league games will begin by the second week of September. In August, every club team will
participate in the Busch Gardens Soccer Classic (the local
tournament hosted by NNFC). All players will be notified by email
within a week of tryouts of team or program placement status.
Determining your child's age group
The following age groups will be used for the 2008-2009 Season:
- U19 - Players born 8/1/89 and younger
- U18 - Players born 8/1/90 and younger
- U17 - Players born 8/1/91 and younger
- U16 - Players born 8/1/92 and younger
- U15 - Players born 8/1/93 and younger
- U14 - Players born 8/1/94 and younger
- U13 - Players born 8/1/95 and younger
- U12 - Players born 8/1/96 and younger
- U11 - Players born 8/1/97 and younger
- U10 - Players born 8/1/98 and younger
- U09 - Players born 8/1/99 and younger
Age Groups Made Easier
If you are unsure of what age group to register your child for here is another way to figure it out. If your child is nine now and will not turn ten until after August 1, they are considered an Under 10 (U10). This method can be used for any age group. In the previous example if they turned 10 July 31, they would be considered a U11 player.
Fee Schedule & Program Outline
Prospective Members,
Newport News FC, Inc. is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 corporation and uses membership fees to operate. However, we strive to keep our club fees among the most affordable for professionally managed clubs in the Hampton Roads area. The fee amounts listed for each player include everything under the corresponding age program outline. You can also find a club fee comparison information below which provides the most updated information from other local clubs.
Fee Comparison of Professionally Managed
Soccer Clubs in Area (U9 - U14 teams)
U10-U14 Boys and Girls
Fall,
Winter and Spring Participation Outline
All U10-U14 Team Fees Include:
Supplemental Insurance for all Players
18 - 20 Travel League Games
16 - Tournament Games
4 - Intra Club Friendly Games
8 - NNPR Indoor Soccer League Games
2 - 1 ½ hour professionally staffed training sessions each week
Head Coach Stipend
Assistant Coach Stipend
Director of Coaching Training Sessions
Team Training Equipment
Camp Programs
Fall and Spring - Striker Camp Programs
Fall and Spring - Goal Keeper Training Programs
Paid Entry into the following Tournaments:
The Busch Gardens Soccer Classic - August 2008
The Busch Gardens Spring Shootout - March 2009
Columbus Day - Beach FC Tournament or another VYSA
sanctioned tournament
The Hampton Roads Indoor Soccer Championships
TOTAL COST: $800.00
Two Installment Payment Plan Schedule - Due Dates
At Team Placement - Deposit of $100.00
June 20th - First Installment of $350.00
August 15th - Final Installment of $350.00
Three Installment Payment Plan Schedule - Due Dates
At Team Placement - Deposit of $100.00
June 20th - First Installment of $225.00
August 15th - Second Installment of $225.00
October 15th - Final Installment of $250.00
Click Here for ONLINE PAYMENTS.
U15-U18 Boys and Girl's Team
Fall and Winter Participation Outline
All U15-U18 Team Fees Include:
Supplemental Insurance for all Players
8 - 10 Travel League Games
2 - 1 ½ hour professionally staffed training sessions each week
Head Coach Stipend
Assistant Coach Stipend
Director of Coaching Training Sessions
Team Training Equipment
Goal Keeper Training
Striker Camps
Paid Entries into the following Tournaments:
The Busch Gardens Soccer Classic - Fall
The Virginia Beach Columbus Day Tournament
OR
The VCCL College Showcase - November/December
The Hampton Roads Indoor Soccer Championships
College Preparation Program
College Night Program at Christopher Newport University
Free College Bound Web Pages for all U17 and U18 Players
TOTAL COST: $450.00
Two Installment Payment Plan Schedule - Due Dates
At Team Placement - Deposit of $100.00
June 20th - First Installment of $175.00
August 15th - Final Installment of $175.00
Three Installment Payment Plan Schedule - Due Dates
At Team Placement - Deposit of $100.00
June 20th - First Installment of $100.00
August 15th - Second Installment of $125.00
October 15th - Final Installment of $125.00
Click Here for ONLINE PAYMENTS.
ALL NEW MEMBERS SHOULD INCLUDE UNIFORM COST
OF $95.00 IN FIRST INSTALLMENT PAYMENT
Mail payments to:
Stefanie Strachan, Club Treasurer
Newport News FC
PO Box 2249
Newport News, VA 23609-0249
Make checks payable to
"NNFC". Please include your child's name and team assignment with check.
Inclement Weather Plan
If any day is canceled due to weather all players should report the following day.
Weather Hotline: 757-753-3968
If necessary players new to the club can come to any of the make-up days scheduled. Coaches can also schedule an individual team tryout if necessary the week of June
2-6; if this is done, all players will be notified by
email with the location and time.
What if I still have questions?
If you still have questions don't hesitate to contact our Director of Coaching at
DOC@newportnewsfc.com or by phone at (757) 753-3968.
2008 Club
Calendar
Fall
- Striker Training Camp
- Goal Keeper Training Camp
- Director of Coaching Sessions
- August 4, 2008
Team Practices Begin
- August 23-24, 2008
Busch Gardens Soccer Classic
- September 13, 2008
Regular season league play begins
- October 11 & 12, 2008
Tournament Weekend - Va. Beach Columbus Day Tournament
- December 6 & 7, 2008
Tournament Weekend/ College Showcase for Selected U16-U18 teams
- Intraclub Friendlies
Winter
- Indoor Training at Julie Conn Gym
(January - February)
- Winter Indoor League Play with NNPR
(January
- March)
- Indoor Tournaments - Hampton Roads Indoor Soccer
Championships
(January)
Spring
- March 22nd & April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Striker Training Camp
- March 22nd & April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Club Keeper Training Camp
- March 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th and 21st & April 2nd, 4th,
9th, 11th, and 14th
Director of Coaching Sessions
- March 5, 2009
Practices Begin
- March 28 & 29, 2009
The Busch Gardens Spring Soccer Shootout
- April 2009
Regular league games begin
- State Cup Participation - Selected teams
- May 24 & 25, 2009
Memorial Day Tournament Weekend
- May 26-30, 2009
Team Tryouts
- Intraclub Friendlies
Click Here for ONLINE
REGISTRATION.
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