U13 – U18 FC Dutchmen Premier Program Description 2012 -2013 Season
There have been numerous changes to our FC Dutchmen U13 –U18 Premier Program from this past year. These changes include attending 2 indoor 9 v 9 or 11 v 11 tournaments in Jan / Feb, playing 8 futsal games from Jan thru March, the addition of the Dutchmen Cup College Showcase Tournament for ages U16 - U18, increased tournament participation, and the opportunity to sign up for an extra training night during the winter for those who are interested. Program Structure:
FC Dutchmen Teams will practice 1.5 hours (Afrims) on Saturdays for 10 weeks beginning in Dec. These will be at the bubble to allow for 9 v 9 or 11 v 11 scrimmages.
FC Dutchmen Teams will practice 1 hour (Afrims) on Tues or Weds for 12 weeks beginning in Dec.
FC Dutchmen Teams will play futsal games on Sundays for 8 weeks beginning in Jan.
FC Dutchmen Teams practice twice a week during their outdoor season from March through June.
FC Dutchmen teams will have a Coerver ball mastery clinic in Nov. and April.
FC Dutchmen Teams will play in the Western Premier League (Thruway) and attend between 5 - 6 tournaments.
FC Dutchmen Teams will have 14 practices and 2 – 3 scrimmages on the turf at Schenectady HS in Nov / Dec and March / April.
The fees for FC Dutchmen Premier covers two indoor tournaments, 8 Futsal games, indoor training costs, outdoor spring practices, coaches fees, registration costs, goal keeper training, fall/spring training and friendlies on the turf, equipment, club fees – website, field lining etc., league fees, Memorial Day Tournament, Coerver clinics, referee costs, park costs, administration costs, college placement support, Dutchmen Cup Showcase Tournament costs. *The fees do not include uniform costs, tournament costs / related expenses, entering in a second league such as CDYSL.
Total Program Cost: $1,350.00 Payment Schedule: $300.00 when registering, then $350.00 in September, November, and January.