Patriot FC

2022 Fall Season Overview

Fall Soccer Sprouts Intramural Program (Players under 4 years old)

Patriot FC implements a clinic-style format for our youngest players. All players born in 2019 are eligible for this division. This division has a discounted registration fee, and consists of fun challenges for our youngest players. The focus will be on playing one on one with the ball. This group trains once per week, on Saturdays, led by our trainers with parent assistance. We will hold informal scrimmages at the end of each training session, but this age group will not have the more formal structure that is found in our older divisions. Registration includes a player shirt, shorts, socks and a size 3 ball. Each player is required to bring water & wear shin guards and cleats/sneakers to practice.

Fall Intramural Program (Players 4-18 years old)

The Fall Intramural program is for players 4-18 years old. Our teams play in divisions that are organized based upon age and grade. Following along with our small-sided game philosophy, our youngest divisions play 3v3 sided games, our middle divisions play 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 sided games, and our middle and high school students play 11v11.

Patriot FC’s IM program is a true developmental program, and as per US Youth Soccer guidelines we have chosen to play small sided games for players 2009 and younger. Small-sided games are played on smaller fields, much the same way that other sports use progressively sized fields to accommodate play for smaller sized players. The purpose of this approach is to increase the number of ball touches that every player gets during a game or practice, simplify the game for our youngest players, allow each player to be actively involved in all facets of the game, and give them more opportunities to score. Smaller numbers also mean that the coach to player ratio is smaller, guaranteeing every player more individual teaching time. For more information on short sided games and the philosophy behind this approach, please check out the US Youth Soccer website at the following link: www.usyouthsoccer.org/coaches/smallsidedgames.asp

Young Intramural / In-House Teams (Players 2015 birthyear and younger)

Our younger teams will only play in-house games. All intramural players in the younger age divisions will receive one weekday training in addition to their 8 scheduled games. This will increase the amount of training exposure that each of our players receives during the season.

Older Intramural / Recreational SEPA League (Players 2014 birthyear and older)

Inter-Club play will consist of home and away games for all of our teams in the older divisions. In the past, our older teams have participated in the SEPA Recreational League - www.warringtonsoccerpa.org/south-eastern-pa-rec-league. We will continue play here, and will also explore other options for Inter-Club play that may include games against neighboring clubs. SEPA offers our older intramural players the opportunity to play against neighboring townships in a full soccer setting, including referees.

Coaches, players, and parents will be advised as to locations for weekly practices and home games, but they will be either Brownsburg Park or Veterans Park. Away games will be played at neighboring clubs' fields. Games are generally on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Teams will be formed in August and coaches will share the information then.

Recreational SEPA League Age Groups for the 2022 Fall Season

Age Group	Birth Year
Under 10	2013, 2014

Under 12	2011, 2012
Under 14	2009, 2010
Under 16	2007, 2008
Under 19	2004, 2005, 2006

Fall 2022 Game and Practice Schedule

Fall Young Intramural season starts the week of September 5 with Meet-your-Coach/Teammates Day held during the weekly practice session.

Fall Young Intramural games and trainings are played on Saturdays at Brownsburg Park. First game of 2022 will be September 10. Our 8 week program runs from September 10 through October 29. Rain date is November 5, if needed.

Team Photo Day: TBD

GAME SCHEDULE by Birthyear:

9:30 -10:30am 2017-2018 (U6) Boys
9:30 -10:30am 2015-2016 (U8) Boys

10:00 - 10:45am 2019 (U4) Boys & Girls (Sprouts)

10:45 - 11.45am 2017-2018 (U6) Girls
10:45 - 11:45am 2015-2016 (U8) Girls

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

2017-2018 (U6) Boys: Tuesdays 5:45-6:45 pm
2015-2016 (U8) Boys: Tuesdays 5:45-6:45 pm

2017-2018 (U6) Girls: Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm
2015-2016 (U8) Girls, Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm

No midweek 2019 (Sprouts) practice

Recreational SEPA Older Intramural (2004-2014 Birthyear) games take place on Saturdays and Sundays. The game schedule will be announced by the SEPA league in late August

Intramural Registration Information

Registrations are processed online using a secure website. If you have any difficulty registering online, please contact our registrar Stephanie Thomson at [email protected]. If you have any questions about the programs that are not answered here, you may contact Gavin Flannigan, Director of Coaching and Player Development, at [email protected].

Fall Soccer Sprouts Intramural Registration (Players 3 years old; 2019 birth year)

Soccer Sprouts Intramural Registration Fee is $130
Registration fee includes a full soccer kit - jersey, shorts, socks and a size 3 ball (shin guards and cleats/sneakers provided by player)
Intramural Registration is open from July 5 through September 20
Refunds will be administered up to August 15 (anticipated uniform ordering), and will include a $25 administrative fee that is non-refundable. No refunds after August 15.

Fall Intramural Registration (Players 4-18 years old)

Registration fee includes a full soccer kit - jersey, shorts, socks (shin guards, ball, and cleats/sneakers provided by player)
Until August 15, parents can sign up for volunteer roles, or pay $100 opt out of volunteering. After August 15, the volunteer option will no longer be available and the $100 fee will apply.
Fall Intramural Registration Fee:

Young Intramural / In-House Teams (2015-2018 birthyear) $185 with volunteer option.
Older Intramural / SEPA League Teams (SEPA 2004-2014 birthyear) $210 with volunteer option.
Intramural Registration is open from July 5 - September 20
Refunds will be administered up to August 15 (anticipated uniform ordering), and will include a $25 administrative fee that is non-refundable. No refunds after August 15.

NOTE: ALL players in ALL divisions need shin guards and cleats to participate. Shin guards are to be worn on the inside of a soccer sock.

Fall Intramural Volunteer Commitment

During the registration process, each family will be asked to select their volunteer commitment to Patriot FC. Our Soccer Sprout division is exempt from this commitment. Patriot FC’s goal is to offer the best training for our players in a fun environment that encourages a love of the game. We invest our resources in trainers to optimize practices, training courses and training tools to assist our volunteer coaches, equipment and field improvements.

We depend on our family volunteers to manage many of our club responsibilities. Parents/ guardians of our Young Intramural may choose from 5 volunteer opportunities.Parents/guardians of our Older Intramurals (SEPA) may choose from 3. Descriptions of these commitments can be found below. We need every family to support the club. Please choose carefully as the Patriot FC Board of Directors, coaches, children and parents are all counting on everyone's help.

Patriot FC understands that some families are not able to volunteer their time. In this case, we offer a volunteer-opt-out option per player. After reading the descriptions, if you believe your family will not be able to support the club through one of these roles, please select the opt-out-option. The opt-out-option cost is $100 per player. After August 15, volunteer roles will be filled and the $100 opt-out fee will be automatically applied at registration.

Volunteer Options
Young Intramurals:

Head Coach - Organizes and leads weekend games.
Assistant Coach - Attends weekend games and assists head coach where needed. Each team requires at least 2 volunteer coaches.
Team Manager - Coordinates team notifications, team's meet-the-coach day, snacks, picture day, and trophy distribution.
Practice Day Field Marshal - Attend weekly practices to help coordinate, offer direction, and be a point of contact if needed.
Game Day Field Marshal - Attend weekly games to help coordinate, offer direction, and be a point of contact if needed.

Older Intramurals Recreational (SEPA):

Head Coach - Organizes and leads weekly practices and weekend games.
Assistant Coach - Attends practices and games and assists head coach where needed. Each team requires at least 2 volunteer coaches.
Team Manager - Coordinates team notifications, uniform and trophy distribution, and acts as liaison between club and team.