First Start: Players Born in 2015, 2016, 2017
** Click Here to Register for Spring 2021 **
Beginner Soccer. Basic Development. Introduction to Team & Social Environment.
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Team Training by Volunteer Coaches Once a Week with Games on Saturdays
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Training: 5:45-6:30 2016 -Wednesdays, 2015 & 2017 – Thursdays
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Games: 10:00 or 11:00 Saturday mornings beginning March 20 – Game Schedule Coming in March
First Start
The Chesapeake United First Start Program is the entry level of soccer that focuses on various aspects of individual player development. The objective of the First Start Program is to provide a basic, introductory environment for players who are just beginning organized sports. The program will concentrate on the social aspects of the game as well as fundamental, elementary soccer-specific topics including dribbling, passing, and shooting. The First Start Program seeks to develop an enjoyment for the game in each player while providing an age appropriate curriculum as a precursor to the Academy Program.
Calendar & Game Schedules
Spring 2021 Program Calendar
Program Overview
Each season will include the following:
- weekly 45-minute training sessions
- 1 Intra-First Start Program game each Saturday
- Volunteer staff for individual teams
- Parent meeting preceding the fall and spring seasons
- 2 training/game shirts
- Awards Day at the conclusion of each season
For additional information about the Academy First Start Program, please contact: academydoc@chesapeakeunited.
Program Fee Schedule
1. ACADEMY FIRST START PROGRAM FEES
U4-6 Academy First Start Program Fees:
Club Fee: $60.00 paid per season.
2. ACADEMY FIRST START PROGRAM CLUB FEE COVERS:
- Fee includes two jerseys (one white and one blue)
- VYSA Insurance Fees
- Trained Coaching Staff Salaries
- End of Season Treat and Award
- Club Staff
- Field use and maintenance
- Miscellaneous Club operational expenses
3. REFUND POLICY:
- Refunds can be requested up to the beginning of the season’s first practice.
- After the season begins, NO refunds will be given unless a player is injured or is required to move out of the Hampton Roads Area. Documentation is required for unexpected moves or injuries.
- The amount of refund or credit for the next season will be determined on a case by case basis.
- Chesapeake United is not obligated to offer refunds and may not be able to depending on circumstances. All refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Processing fees may apply in addition to funds allocated for program and club expenses.
- Refunds granted prior to the beginning of the season may be given less the following fees: $20 administrative fee, $10 for VYSA Insurance, $15 for player t-shirts, $10 for player award (if order has been placed).
- Refund request date is the date that a written request is made via letter or email. All requests must be in writing.
Registration Information
U4-U6 Players: Academy First Start Program
U7-U8 Players: Academy Program
U9 Players: Advanced/Competitive Programs
For additional information please contact: academydoc@chesapeakeunited.
CUSC Academy Program Contacts
Tabitha Abnet, First Start Commissioner
FirstStart@Yahoo.com
Cell: 757.714.6532
Kristin Carden, CUSC Technical Director
Cell: 757.652.1332
Cody Delbridge, CUSC Assistant Technical Director
Cody@ChesapeakeUnited.org
Cell: 757.621.4588
Nan Beck, CUSC Administrator
ClubAdmin@ChesapeakeUnited.org
Office: 757.271.8619
Required Equipment
ACADEMY AND FIRST START
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL NEED FOR PRACTICES AND GAMES:
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Cleats (preferred but tennis shoes are acceptable)
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Shinguards required
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Size 3 Soccer Ball – U4 through U6
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Size 3 Soccer Ball – U7 – U8
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Water