We begin our programming in Neenah SC with our 5U Launchpad program. 

Check out our Recreational Programs.

The U in soccer age designations stands for “under”. So, in the case above, it would mean “Under 6 years old”. What this means in practice, is any player who will be 6 years old or younger in the calendar year of the corresponding spring season will be eligible to play 6U. 

Please see our "What is my U"

There are plenty of opportunities for players during the summer months to continue their soccer development. Most colleges or universities with programs have camps where youth players can train, play and hang-out with collegiate players and coaching staff. Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) started holding a college ID camp in 2022 for the spring/summer months. Neenah SC, in collaboration with Neenah High School holds our annual Rocket Camp every August prior to the high school boys season. There are organizations like the Dutch Soccer Academy, Wisconsin Elite Soccer Academy, Camp Shutout (goalkeeper specific) and many others which cater to players at every age and level of development. In essence, there are many opportunities throughout the community, state and region for players to keep growing and honing their craft.

Field sizes for each age group are implemented with US Youth Soccer’s (USYS) best practices for player development in mind. Neenah SC looks to ensure that the field size addresses the developmental needs of the player at each stage of play 

4U-6U: 20 yards long x 15 yards wide 

7U-8U: 20-35 yards long x 15-25 yards wide

9U-10U: 55-65 yards long x 35-45 yards wide

11U-12U: 70-80 yards long x 45-55 yards wide

13U+: 110-120 yards long x 70-80 yards wide

Much like field sizes, the number of players on the field and on a team reflect the age of the players. The team sizes listed below are ideal situations to maximize playing time and provide enough substitutes, but are not hard numbers:

5U-6U: 3v3 (three players on the field per team), 4-5 players on a team

7U-8U: 4v4, 5-6 players on a team

9U-10U: 7v7 (first stage with goalkeepers), 8-10 players on a team

11U-12U: 9v9, 11-12 players on a team

13U+: 11v11, 14-18 players on a team

5U-8U size 3

9U-12U size 4 

13U and older size 5.

At all levels players will need to supply their own soccer shoes (cleats for grass, indoors for gyms), shinguards, age-specific soccer ball (see below), a water bottle/sports drink, and proper attire (practice jerseys for training if applicable, athletic clothing, uniforms for games) 

The number of practices per week and their lengths are dependent on the age and level of the player:

5U-6U Recreational: 45 minutes, once per week

7U-8U Recreational: 1 hour, once per week

7U-8U Academy: 1 hour, twice per week

9U-10U Recreational: 1.25-1.5 hours, once per week

9U-10U Academy: 1.25-1.5 hours, twice per week

11U+ Recreational: 1.25-1.5 hours, once per week

11U+ Classic: 1.25-1.5 hours, twice per week

12U+ State League Teams: One 1 hour practice and two 1.25-1.5 hour practices per week

Classic and academy uniforms are purchased every 2 years(before fall season in even years, 2024 will be our next kit cycle).  Reason for this is because the manufacturer only guarantees the style for 2 years.  If your child outgrows it, you will need to purchase a new one.  Recreational jerseys are purchased on a yearly basis.  Sizes are asked during registration.

Neenah SC does have a refund policy. 

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This depends greatly on the program you are trying to register for. Please contact us at info@neenahsoccerclub.org and we will work to get you to the correct program director.