Here’s a fun first job for your older soccer player: become a certified referee.

There will be a referee certification class in Savannah on Sat. Dec. 8 2018. Sign up your son or daughter here.

The Grade 9 Entry Classroom Session is for participants 14 years old or younger.

The Grade 8 Entry Classroom Session is for participants 15 years old or older.

Register online here. 

For more information, email soccerrefsav@comcast.net or call (912) 313-1535

We know you’ll find your place at the Y!

Come try the Y and join the Y community.

YMCA of Coastal Georgia is hosting open houses at all locations the first Saturday of each month this fall (October through December). Come visit, explore Y programs and see why their members love being at the Y.

Join and save up to $100 with no joiner’s fee!

Learn more about the Y here.

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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Let Savannah United help build a sense of teamwork, sportsmanship & self-esteem for your child.

Register now for Fall 2018 youth soccer with Savannah United. You’ll be happy you did.

Savannah United is now accepting applications for their Fall 2018 Early Goals, Micro, and Recreational Soccer Programs.

Recreational teams do not require tryouts, but they are a great place for any soccer enthusiast to develop their skills and enjoy the game. The registration deadline is Aug. 27, 2018.

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2018 Fall Early Goals

Registration for the Early Goals Program is open to players at least 30 months old to 4U (born between 3/15/2016 – 1/1/2015).

Registration Deadline: Aug. 27, 2018.
Season Dates: Sep 15, 2018 – Nov 3, 2018
Cost: $80 Registration Fee

REGISTER FOR EARLY GOALS ONLINE HERE. 

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2018 Fall Micro Soccer Program

Registration for the 6U Program is open for players born in 2014 and 2013.
Registration for the 8U Program is open for players born in 2012 and 2011.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 27, 2018.
Season Dates: Sep 8, 2018 – Nov 3, 2018
Cost: $90 Registration Fee

REGISTER FOR MICRO SOCCER ONLINE HERE. 

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2018 Fall Recreational Soccer

Registration for the 10U Program is for players born in 2009 and 2010.
Registration for the 12U Program is for players born in 2007 and 2008.
Registration for the 14U Program is for players born in 2005 and 2006.

Registration Deadline: Aug. 27, 2018
Draft Day: Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018
Practices Begins: Sept. 4, 2018

First Games: Saturday, September 15, 2018

End of Season Tournament Festival: Saturday, October 27, 2018

Cost: $100 Registration Fee

REGISTER FOR RECREATIONAL SOCCER ONLINE HERE. 

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For registration information visit: www.savannahunited.com

For more information, contact Melissa Yao Hille at 912.398.2882 or melissa@myagencysavannah.com

Savannah United, www.savannahunited.com, 702 Mall Blvd Suite C, Savannah, 31406, tel 912-691-2472, email info@savannahunited.com. On Facebook here. Savannah United is a SouthernMamas advertiser. 

Make the YMCA of Coastal Georgia branch near you the starting point for your child to learn about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits.

Whether it’s gaining the confidence that comes from learning a sport or building the positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the YMCA of Coastal Georgia is about building confidence, on and off the field.

Interested in registering your child for a team for a Fall 2018 youth sport? Learn more here. 

Fall 2018 Sports Schedule

Registration is open now
Practice begins: Aug. 20
Games begin: Sept. 15

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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Registration is open for SSA Savannah United Summer Soccer Camps 2018, designed for players of all skill levels.

Register online here.

SSA Savannah United Camp for  U8 through U14
Registration is open to U8 through U14 (born between 2011-2004) boys and girls. The
coaching staff includes regional and national collegiate coaches. Half-day and full day camp
options are available.
Date: June 4-8, 2018
Time: 9AM – Noon
Place: Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex
Cost: $125 Half-Day Camp (includes a camp T-shirt)

Date: June 4-8, 2018
Time: 9AM-3PM
Place: Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex
Cost: $200 Full Day Camp (includes a camp T-shirt and approximately 1 hour of swimming at the Aquatic Center at the end of the day) *Campers need to provide their own lunch.

Coerver Skills Camp
The Coever Skills Camp program is designed to provide extra training opportunities for Recreational and Academy/Select level players U9 through U17 (born between 2011-2001) with a focus based on ball mastery and technique. For more information visit
www.coerverga.com.
Date: June 18-22, 2018
Time: 9AM- Noon
Place: Ambuc Park
Cost: $150 (includes T-Shirt and certificate)

Micro Skills Camp
The Micro Skills Camp program is designed to provide extra training opportunities for Micro players U4 through U8 (born between 2014-2011) with a focus on ball mastery and technique.
Date: June 18-22, 2018
Time: 9- 11AM
Place: Ambuc Park
Cost: $100 (includes a Skills Camp jersey)

Elite Soccer Camp
The 13th annual SSA Chelsea FC Elite Camp is designed for players of all ages and levels to improve their soccer skills. The professional coaching staff is chosen carefully to enable different coaching methods and skills to be taught for the development and enjoyment of
every player.
Date: July 9-13, 2018
Time: 9AM-1PM
Place: Guy Minick Complex
Cost: $215 (before June 24) or $250 (after June 24)

Goalkeeper/Striker Camp
The Goalkeeper/Striker Camp is open to all soccer players from U8 through U19 (born between 2011-1999).
Strikers
The Strikers camp will guide players through different types of goal scoring opportunities and all actions that take place near the goal. This camp is open to any field player.
Goalkeepers
The Goalkeepers camp will focus on both technical aspects and tactical awareness for goalkeepers. This camp is open to experienced goalkeepers and any player interested in being a goalkeeper.
Date: July 23-27, 2018
Time: 9AM- noon
Place: Guy Minick Complex
Cost: $175 (includes a camp T-shirt)

Register online here.

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Is your child ready to take their soccer skills to the next level?

Register them to try-out with Savannah’s premier youth soccer club, SSA Savannah United.

Register today online here & be a part of the elite.

Academy Try-Outs (for players with birth years 2011-2006): May 29, 30, 31
Select Try-Outs (for players with birth years 2005-2000): June 5, 6, 7

Academy & Select Tryouts 2018

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy?
‘Academy’ is the name given to our competitive soccer program for players in the U8-U12 age group range. For this next soccer year (Fall 18 / Spring 19) that will be for players with birth years between 2011-2007. To be eligible for this program, players must tryout.

What is Select?
‘Select’ is the name given to our competitive soccer program for players in the U13-U19 age group range. For this next soccer year (Fall 18 / Spring 19) that will be for players with birth years between 2006-2000. To be eligible for this program, players must tryout.

When are the Tryouts? 
U8 – U13 Girls (for players with birth years 2011-2006): May 29, 30, 31  5-6:30PM
U8 – U13 Boys (for players with birth years 2011-2006) May 29, 30, 31   7-8:30PM
U14 – U19 Girls (for players with birth years 2005-2000) June 5, 6, 7   5-6:30PM
U14 – U19 Boys (for players with birth years 2005-2000) June 5, 6, 7  7-8:30PM
● Players should arrive approx 30 minutes prior to the start time to check in

Where are the Tryouts?
Tryouts will be held at Savannah United’s main facility, the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex. The address is: 7221 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah GA 31406

Is there a fee to Tryout?
Yes. The tryout fee is $40 per player. Each participant receives a tryout shirt and a number.

How do we sign up for Tryouts? 
The easiest and fastest way to register for tryouts is by doing so online. Visit www.savannahunited.com and either login or create an account. Under your child’s profile it will say ‘Programs Available’. If your child is between 2011-2007 click on 2018/2019 Academy. If your child is between 2006-2000 click on 2018/2019 Athena (girls) or 2018/2019 Classic (boys). From there, you simply complete and submit the entries. An email confirmation will be sent once completed to verify your registration.

Where do we check in on the first night of Tryouts? 
A row of registration tents will be set up on Field 1 at the Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex. Please check in with the staff person assigned to your age group. They will make sure you are fully registered and direct you to the correct field.

How many nights must my child attend to be eligible for the Academy Program? 
Your child is expected to attend all 3 nights of tryouts. If for whatever reason this will not be possible, please understand you will not be giving your child the opportunity to be evaluated as much as the players who attend all 3 nights.

Can my child tryout in an older age group? 
No. Your child must tryout in their birth year. The only exception to this rule is if a player ‘played up’ with an older team the previous soccer year. They would have the option of trying out for their birth year and the older year. This impacts only a few players within the hundreds of participants across the entire program.

Who evaluates the players? 
Savannah United’s professional, licensed coaching staff will be assigned to 2-3 different age groups across the 3 nights of tryouts so they have multiple evaluations / notes on each player. In addition to staff coaches, Savannah United  will often bring in high level guest coaches to help with the process such as local collegiate soccer coaches.

How do the coaches grade the players? 
The same way golfers are graded playing golf and the same way swimmers are graded swimming – soccer players must be graded playing soccer! Savannah United keeps the tryout process as simple as possible without any gimmicks so the coaches can spend their time watching and evaluating the players in front of them. Savannah United will start by giving the players a little time to settle in and warm up. That will be quickly followed by getting them into small sided games i.e. 3v3 / 4v4 then into larger games such as 7v7 / 9v9 / 11v11. The coaches grade the players on a number of different aspects such as: technical ability; comfort level on the ball; decision making with & without the ball i.e. movement / supporting runs; body shape; vision; flair; athletic ability; mentality; effort.

How are teams formed?
In the Academy age groups, U8-U12, Savannah United prefers to look at each age group as a large ‘pool’ of players on a path of long term player development. The goal is to create highly competitive 11v11 teams at the U13 age group and above. Within each age group U8-U11, Savannah United typically looks to form approximately 3 boys teams & 2 girls teams. Most age groups will be tiered based on ability. ‘Premier’ is the top level. ‘Blue’ is the second level and ‘Black’ is the third level. If and when Savannah United adds a fourth tier, they will be classed as ‘White’ level. In the Select age groups, Savannah United usually looks to form 2 boys teams and 1 girls teams. ‘Premier’ is the top level. ‘Blue’ is the second level.

When do we get the results? 
Results are posted within 5-7 days of the last night of tryouts.

If my child is offered a place in the program, how do we accept? 
You will be sent an email through our Blue Sombrero registration system with an acceptance link. Simply ‘accept’ the position and you will then be prompted to secure your spot by making your first payment.

Is there a deadline to accept our position and make payment? 
U8 – U13 (2011 – 2006) Deadline: June 22; Late fee applied: June 23
U14 – U19 (2005 – 2000) Deadline June 29; Late fee applied: June 30

Is there any travel involved? 
For the Academy teams that travel, the schedule works out to be approx 60% home dates and 40% away dates. 1 day trips are typically locations up to 2 hours away. 2 day events can be between 1.5-4 hours away. For the Select teams that travel, the schedule works out to be 50% home dates and 50% away dates. The locations are dependent upon which teams are in your division, which can be based anywhere in the state. That said, most teams hail from the Metro Atlanta and greater Atlanta area.
U8 Academy: NO travel
U9 – U12 Academy: (Premier & Blue level) YES travel; (Black level) NO travel
U13 – U19 Select: YES travel

How do I best prepare my child for Tryouts?
To best prepare your child for tryouts, simply ensure they are well nourished, hydrated and rested, going to bed the night before at a reasonable hour. This gives players the best chance to perform.

Register today online here & be a part of the elite.

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PLAY WITH PURPOSE

Registration for Spring 2018 sports including t-ball & soccer with YMCA Coastal Georgia opens Thurs. Feb. 1 2018.

Practices begin in March 12 & games begin March 24.

Learn more here.

Nine YMCA of Coastal Georgia branches: 
Effingham YMCA
Golden Isles & McIntosh YMCA
Habersham YMCA
Islands YMCA
Liberty County/ Armed Services YMCA
Richmond Hill YMCA
Tybee Island YMCA
West Chatham YMCA

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