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This division is the small format extension of Recreational 11v11. It's only available for teams who'd traditionally register at D4 or Recreational 11v11. If you are fit, skilled and seeking competitive physical soccer, this is not the division for you. There is physical contact in soccer still at this level, however commonly players here are slowing down, maybe just beginning their playing journey, or looking to play a very rec spirited level of play. The goal of this level of play is for women to play into their later years, so anyone wrecking that opportunity will be asked to move up levels.
Tuesday nights | late May - mid August | 1 game/week in Maplewood
No games 4th of July week or between July 14-18
1 referee per game
Kickoff times vary at times such as 630p, 730p, 830p
Field is Hazelwood Park in Maplewood
Players are required to turn on and off the lights at the venue.
The per player contribution is estimated at $153.00 for the team, plus a player pass ($26) paid to the league in May and shirts (you can bring your own or you can get Ducks branded ones for approx $10ea without a number of $14ea with a number though numbers are not required for this division). More info and resources such as the breakdown are available at mwsl.org
#1 A deposit at minimum is due to confirm your spot. We have costs out already, so deposits asap help cover those costs and the balance later will ensure we are paid up for all fields and refs costs that we'll incur.
A deposit can be paid by using any method noted on our payment page.
You can use a credit card and pay the full league dues on our league fees store here.
#2 Please download the app Spond, and use code AXNHU when joining.
Timelines:
A deposit is due asap of $50 or more, the preference is to collect the full dues however as it reduces volunteer time and processing costs.
If you have a balance, it is due by May 1st.
Shirts will be attained in April and May - further communications on Spond
Player passes will be attained directly by you between April 23 and May 19th
Please reach us at ryan@grayduckssoccer.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Players are required to wear shin guards. Any color shorts and socks are okay, though see below for common colors. Players are required to have both team color shirts with a unique number, we will place an order for shirts ahead of the season for those who do not have them. Taping a number on a shirt is okay.
Common colors for socks and shorts are royal blue, gray, white, and black.
There is a zero jewelry policy, so if you have permanent jewelry do not join a team that plays in the MWSL. Why? This rule is handed down by FIFA and US Soccer, and the MWSL league is part of US Soccer's structure. If you have permanent jewelry you should instead play coed and/or in the MPRB league. Taping and covering of watches, fitbits or jewelry is not permitted. Even if a ref is lenient, that is not an excuse. Players can be fined by the league and teams can be fined by the league if players take the field with jewelry.
Teams can pursue their own practices, but adult soccer tends to just be games only as people have limited ability to participate in extra curriculars. There is not a coach either. Teams are expected to work together, and often team captains emerge to help lead the team through the game strategically.
A team manager is always necessary to ensure game day rosters are printed, a check is available to pay refs at half time, and any other game materials are present. A club admin is always involved in teams to ensure the teams have what they need for a fun, competitive and successful season of play.
The summers are busy in Minnesota and it is expected people will miss a couple games. It is how you go about missing a game that matters. All attendance RSVPs are due 48hrs or more in advance. Any changes to the RSVP need to me additionally noted in the team chat as a change to the invite is not sufficient to alert the team that a drop has occurred.
Anyone who no shows or consistently drops last minute is subject to being removed from the team without refund. The leagues are expensive and that sort of action has negative impacts on experiences and safety. We do a lot of the work to make it so all you have to do is RSVP yes or no, and show up to play and have fun when you're a yes.
We strive to build our teams to have a balance between up top, mid and defense. The only assured role on a team is the goalkeeper. Strategically we want our best defender as center backs, and our ball distributors in the center mid.
Teams have always worked together to balance out who players where. There tends to be more interest in forward than other spots, so we do not permit people to ONLY play striker. If that is all you want, then playing adult soccer may be a challenge for you in general. Not saying forwards wont ever get that chance, but teams need to share the role is all.
All players are expected to share playing time, and there are unlimited subs permitted. Stoppages are when subbing can occur, and players may go in and out of play unlimited numbers of times. Players average more than 30 minutes of play during each game.
No one is permitted to play all of the minutes in our club. Some players may earn extra playing time grace from their teammates if they play a role others don't want to play e.g. center defense. If players are not being effective and they're tired, teammates can and should call them off the field to get fresh legs.
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