The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department's Athletics Division is excited to offer our "NEW" Hot Shot Soccer, a youth recreational soccer program, ages 3-12. RMPRD will deliver quality recreational soccer opportunities in a fun atmosphere and strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect and good sportsmanship. RMPRD philosophy and goals are to teach young soccer players basic skills and to promote the enjoyment of the game in a fun atmosphere.
The Opening Ceremony for Hot Shot Soccer will be Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. A skills evaluation for each age group will be scheduled for February 2010. Dates and times are TBA. Participant evaluation is required in order to balance teams. Notices will be mailed in advance.
There will be a player's clinic offered to all Hot Shot Soccer players free of charge. Players will receive instruction form North Carolina Wesleyan Men's Soccer Coach Jason Kilby, and Wesleyan players on January 30, 2010 at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Soccer Fields.
There will be a player's clinic offered to all Hot Shot Soccer players free of charge. Players will receive instruction form North Carolina Wesleyan Men's Soccer Coach Jason Kilby, and Wesleyan players on January 30, 2010 at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Soccer Fields.
This half day camp will teach basic technical skills of soccer in a fun environment at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Fields, for youth ages 6-12. Registration begins February 1st.
The Hot Shot Soccer Program is for boys and girls ages 3-12 who want to have fun playing soccer, regardless of their skill. A brief overview of each program is available below. Games will be played week nights and Saturdays at the Rocky Mount Sport Complex Soccer fields. This program is designed to be a fun and enjoyable experience for all!
U4 Hot Shot Soccer League
The U4 league is for youth ages 3 and 4 (as of August 1, 2009). This league focuses on non-competitive, learn-through-play skills development. Teams will play on Saturday mornings. FUN based learning is our focus and parents are encouraged to become coaches or assistant coaches. This age group uses a size #3 soccer ball.
U6 Hot Shot Soccer League
The U6 league is for youth ages 5 and 6 (as of August 1, 2009). This league introduces players to the concepts of small-sided games. Teams will attend a scheduled practice/game weeknights and/or Saturdays. The first 30 minutes will be a practice time. The second 30 minutes will be a full game with the coaches refereeing. No scores will be kept. This group uses a size #3 soccer ball.
U8 Hot Shot Soccer League
The U8 league is for youth ages 7 and 8 (as of August 1, 2009). This league adds the element of friendly inter-term competitions, 5 V 5 with goalkeepers. Teams hold a practice one evening a week (scheduled by the coaches) and play officiated games week nights and/or on Saturdays. Each player will go through the skills evaluation held by the Athletics Division in February and placed on a team, to ultimately provide a balanced played field for all our soccer players. FUN based learning is still our primary focus; however basic technical aspects of the game are introduced throughout the training. This age group uses a size #3 ball.
U10 Hot Shot Soccer League
The U10 Soccer league is for youth ages 9 and 10 (as of August 1, 2009). This league expands to 6 V 6 with a goalkeeper. Moderately competitive, these teams attend a practice session (scheduled by the coach) and a game week nights and/or on Saturdays. We strive to balance FUN and development from a technical and tactical standpoint with this age group. This age group uses a size #4 soccer ball.
U12 Hot Shot Soccer League
The U12 Soccer league is for youth ages 11 and 12 (as of August 1, 2009). This league expands to 8 V 8 with a goalkeeper. Moderately competitive, these teams attend a practice session (scheduled by the coach) and a game week nights and/or on Saturdays. We strive to balance FUN and continue development from a technical and tactical standpoint with this age group. This age group uses a size #4 soccer ball.
