SURF JUNIORS - COLUMBIA BASIN

If you are a player interested in opportunities with our Club please contact our Columbia Basin Surf Junior Director, Lily Bauder, at: cbsurfjunior@ewsurfsc.com.

WE Surf Columbia Basin offers two programs for our Surf Juniors players:

  • Surf Juniors Competitive for U9 and U10 players

  • Surf Juniors Developmental for U5 through U8 players

CB Surf Juniors Developmental Program (U5 through U8)

Sign up now for the 2024-2025 season for 2020-2017 players!

  • Seasons: Both seasons included in registration!

    • Fall: 8 Weeks September through October

    • Spring: 6 Weeks April through May

  • Schedule: Consistent time and location for all ages.

    • Practices: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wednesdays

    • Games: 8:30am - 9:30am Saturdays

  • Locations:

    • Practices at Claybell Park in Richland, WA

    • Games TBD

  • Club Fees: $95 (includes both Fall and Spring seasons, Surf uniform shirt, insurance, and fields)

The ultimate focus of all WE Surf Juniors programs is to teach the love of the game! All CB Surf Juniors players ranging from age 4 to 8 will learn the building blocks of the game (technical, tactical, psychological, and physical) through play focused on individual skill development and weekly 4v4 small sided games.

Practices use small-sided games to develop individual skills with the ball and intelligence with and without the ball. Each team implements progressive practice plans developed by our CB Surf Juniors Technical Director. This provides for consistent development for all players in the program, as well as aids parents stepping into a coaching role. Practices are designed to aid the development of basic motor skills and cognitive skills through basic game play. Players work on individual ball mastery, learning to be comfortable and confident with the ball on the field.

Games are organized to provide a competitive environment each week. In accordance with U.S. Soccer’s Player Development Initiatives, games are formatted as 4v4 small-sided games with modified soccer rules to maximize player participation and engagement.

The WE Surf CB Developmental program strives to make soccer a game for the players and focus on player development and enjoyment. The program is designed to create an environment where each player has the opportunity and freedom to make their own decisions, explore their creativity, and develop their own style by providing organized training where each player has the ability to touch a ball as often as possible. Each player should not only feel confident controlling and dribbling the ball, but they must have fun and feel they are improving and competing.

Parent coach volunteers are needed and will be mentored by WE Surf Columbia Basin senior coaches and directors. All training sessions are provided and demonstrated to parent coaches each week. Volunteer coaches will have their player’s registration fee reimbursed. If interested, please identify this on your player’s registration form or email Lily Bauder, at: cbsurfjunior@ewsurfsc.com.

CB SURF JUNIORS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM (U9 AND U10)

Forming teams now for 2024-2025 for players born 2015 and 2016 – INQUIRE BELOW

·         Format: 7v7 competitive play in local select or regional premier leagues.

GAMES

  • Plays in local select or regional premier league against teams from other clubs.

  • 8 games in the fall and 6-8 games in the spring

  • Teams can choose to attend tournaments in addition to league play

TRAINING

  • Academy trainings begin in the summer

  • Goalkeeper trainings throughout the season

  • Teams practice twice a week during the season

  • Academy training sessions integrated with team practices throughout fall and spring seasons

  • Training and competition designed to allow players to learn and develop the principles of play

CLUB FEES: $395

  • Includes practice and game fields, referees, league fees, US Club card and insurance, Academy and Goalkeeper sessions, coaching, and administrative fees

  • Competitive Juniors players order Select/Copa/Juniors uniform kits. Uniform info here.

  • Other Surf programs, such as Futsal (Indoor), camps, or clinics are separate offerings

The ultimate focus of all WE Surf Juniors programs is to teach the love of the game! The CB Surf Juniors Competitive program provides more technical based practices, competitive league games, and possible tournaments. All CB Surf Juniors players will be introduced and taught proper technique, intelligence and personality. Trainings are designed to continue emphasizing technical individual development and ball skills, while beginning focus on team play. Academy practices provide consistent coaching and skill development concepts throughout the year, as well as various challenges and competition by playing with other Surf players in the program.

Parent coach volunteers are needed and will be mentored by WE Surf Columbia Basin senior coaches and directors. All academy training sessions are provided and demonstrated to coaches each week. Volunteer coaches will have their player’s registration fee reimbursed and receive equipment. If interested, please identify this on your player’s registration form or email Lily Bauder, at: cbsurfjunior@ewsurfsc.com.

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