In this cooperative effort, Bow Soccer Club and Bow Athletic Club will join efforts to more efficiently field viable competitive and/or recreational teams for all youth divisions.  Further, Bow Youth Soccer will make more efficient use of available town fields and meet a range of interests.  For the first time, youth soccer programs will be offered for Kindergarten children and children of High School Age.  We are excited to be able to introduce younger children to the sport and provide an opportunity for high school children who do not play school soccer, a place to continue playing the game they love.

As of this time, Bow Athletic Club will hand the day-to-day operations of KinderBall, 9th-12th grade teams, and all Classic teams.  Bow Soccer Club will operate all Early Development Program and Challenger teams.   

-          Practice once to twice a week emphasizing foot skills and 3 v 3 play

-          Working towards 6 v 6 play (some scrimmages between Bow teams)

-          Uniforms (t-shirts) included

-          More advanced players have the option to also play

in the more competitive regional

Early Development Program (EDP) (Sunday EDP games):

3^rd Grade – 8^th Grade – Boys and Girls teams in up to 2 levels of competition (see below); team placement based on player evaluations and number of players available to form viable teams.  Parents may express preference for Classic or Challenger play. 

1.     

      Merrimack Valley League (Saturday games) plus weekend games for 5th - 8th Grades:

            -             Includes 3rd - 4th grade jamboree and 5th - 8th grade tournament

            -             Designed to be low-pressure and cost conscious. 

-             All interested players will be accepted up to the start of the season,

         after which placement  depends on space availability.   

2.      Challenger – Boys and Girls teams playing competitive soccer in the

            Granite State Soccer league (Saturday and/or Sunday games),

            Early Development Program (EDP) for 3^rd Grade – Sunday games):

-            Roster limitations exist and players must qualify for advanced placement

            -      Focus on skill and game tactics development for the competitive player

-             Games conducted primarily within local region

-             Includes Columbus Day soccer tournament

-             No late registrations due to league regulations

What does all this cost?

While costs vary from year to year and from program to program, some estimated costs for 2007-08 are provided below.  Winter and Spring play is optional.

Our coaches are volunteers and those leading our Challenger teams are also trained and licensed.  A limited number of additional training sessions are provided by professional coaches for an extra fee to cover costs.

Bow United offers a per family maximum fee of $80 (Classic teams only) and fee waivers for those in need of financial help.

Fees listed below for Classic Teamsare 2007 rates.  Please visit Bow Athletic Club for more information. 

Team Fees

2008	Fall	Winter	Spring
	8-10 Weeks	24 Weeks	8-9 Weeks
Bow United Soccer Dues*		(estimated)	(estimated)
1st & 2nd Grade    Classic Team    (U8)                         EDP Option	$30 $50	$100-150**	-- $45
3rd and 4th Grade   Classic Team    (U9 and U10)      EDP/Challenger	$30 $50/$100	$150-220**	-- $45
5th Grade               Classic Team    (U11)                 Challenger Team	$30 $130	$150-220**	-- $45
6th – 8th Grade      Classic Team    (U12 –U14)        Challenger Team	$30 $150	$150-220**	-- $45
Optional Training	$60 (EDP)	$60 (10 week)	--

* - Team fees cover town field use fees, referees, basic equipment, tournaments, and coach licensing.

** - This approximate fee is entirely based on prevailing FieldHouse Sports team fees and assumes 2 sessions of 12 weeks each is played.  If only one session is preferred, the fee will be approximately one-half that posted.  Actual fee depends on team category and number of children on the team.

Other Expenses

ITEM         (Please Note that uniforms can be worn multiple seasons                     and  items can be replaced individually)	Approx Cost
Uniforms for 1st and 2nd Grade  (includes 1 t-shirt – no number on back)	Included
Uniforms for All EDP, Classic, and Challenger Teams          (includes Jersey and shorts, Alternate jersey, socks, mouthguard)	$70
Uniforms for 9th-12th Grade Classic Teams (T-shirts)	Included
Shoes and shin guards are to be purchased separately	Varies
Optional – additional team related items are available for purchase	Varies

Please note, the actual uniforms may change from what is listed above.

We need parent volunteers and coaches in many age groups.  Please consider helping us and your children’s friends.