Recreational Program (outdoor)
Who is this program for?
This is for young people that enjoy soccer, but do not want soccer to be their main focus. Specifically, the program is designed for players who are looking to improve their technical skills in preparation for MS and HS soccer in a fun learning environment.
What is the goal of the program?
To provide an opportunity for young people who enjoy soccer, and give them the opportunity to improve within the game under less time commitments and costs. The ideal participant is one that wishes to improve technically to positively impact their HS and MS programs.
Recreational teams play and practice once a week at the discretion of the volunteer coach. Most games are played on Saturdays. A tentative schedule is below.
How often is training?
One to Two sessions per week of hour to hour and a half time frames.
Who will conduct the training?
Training for all WNFC academy sessions are under the direction of volunteer coaches, who receive training from WNFC’s DOC.
What does the program cost? And what does that include?
$78 includes: coaching, facility rental, insurance, player registration and jersey.
Can players play other sports?
Absolutely!! Please just communicate conflicts with coaches as well in advance as possible so coaches can plan accordingly.
What is the time frame for the program?
Training would begin in August to prepare for fall seasonal play. The season usually lasts through October.
All Dates 2024 (all dates tentative and subject to change)
May 1st: Registration Opens
Registration closes June 15th
June 10-15th: Select team (Travel) team meetings
July 15th: Select team (Travel) can begin practice
July 23th and 25th: Rec coaches training/meeting.
July 29th : first day of rec practice
August 10th : WNFC Tournament
August 16th-18th: Select (Travel) weekend: Denver
August 24th: First Rec game day
August 31st: Rec game day
September 6th-8th: Select (Travel) weekend Casper
September 14th : Rec game day Picture day
September 21st: Rec game day Picture day
September 28th: Rec game day
October 4th-6th: Select (Travel) Weekend Columbus
October 12: Rec game day
October 18th-20th: Select weekend Rapid City
October 21st-26th: The Panhandle Cup (Recreational end of season tournament U10-U15 only)