Kids sports - peewee soccer - cost, commitment, age restrictions, equipment

*AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCCER*	AGE GROUP BOYS AND GIRLS 3-5 You can start your child in soccer as early as 3 years old. These leagues are normally referred to as PEE WEE or Petite Soccer. It is your child's first experience with soccer and the primary goal is fun. It is a non-competitive setting that will begin to teach your child soccer skills through numerous drills and games. Primarily, they work on co-ordination development, motor skills and confidence building. Your child will be taught such things as ball skills and control, shooting, and scoring in a team environment.
*REGISTRATION*	These programs are normally 6 - 8 weeks long. The availability of this program depends on the league. The sessions can be Fall, Winter, and/or Spring session. When do I register? You should look for registration for fall in May, Winter in August and Spring in November. Forms for registration can be obtained on the organization's web site or at your local sporting good store. Many organizations give you the option to register on line. A birth certificate is required at this time to prove the age of your child. Normally these programs are very popular and space is limited so don't delay registration or you may miss out!
*COMMITMENT*	Practice and Scrimmages..... You will meet once or twice a week for about 45 minutes to an hour. The structure of the program depends on the league and at this level it is very flexible. Your child may spend part of the session on drills and the last 10 minutes on a scrimmage or they may spend the entire session on drills and then have games set up on specific dates.
*COST*	The registration fee for PEE WEE soccer is normally between 60.00 - 75.00 dollar. Many organizations will give a discount for a family with multiple children.
*EQUIPMENT*	Did you know.... A size 3 soccer ball is needed. Cleats are not required but are often preferred. Shin guards are necessary. A water bottle is needed. Usually, leagues will require soccer shorts. The color will depend on the league. These items can be purchased at any sporting goods store, Wal-Mart, Kmart or Target. A uniform consisting of a tee shirt and socks will be provided by the league. Shin guards are to be worn underneath of the socks . For further information on shoes and shin guards see soccer shoes.
*GENERAL INFORMATION*	Most PeeWee soccer leagues will have a ceremony at the end of the session and your child will receive a trophy or medal for their effort. \