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June 2024 Summer Training Program
Chargers Soccer Club of Tampa is hosting the SUMMER SOCCER TRAINING PROGRAM for the serious recreational and competitive players who want to improve their skills and abilities at an affordable cost. Training will focus on improving the player’s technical, physical, and tactical skills. The program will be led by LICENSED COMPETITIVE COACHES with many years of coaching experience.
WHO: All Boys and Girls-Competitive and Recreational Players- Born between 2009 to 2019
WHEN: June 4th to June 27th (Four weeks)
LOCATION: Benito Middle School – 10065 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa FL 33647
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 15th. Participants are limited and will be accepted on a first come first served basis. (After Monday, May 15th, applications will still be taken, but players will be placed on a waiting list and accepted as needed to fill a bracket.)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Every Tuesday and Thursday (Based on the number registered)
SPECIAL REQUEST WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR THIS PROGRAM
REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR THIS PROGRAM
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Age Group (Birth Year)
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Time
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Field Locations
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U5-U6 (2019-2018)
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Benito MS
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U7-U8 (2017-2016)
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Benito MS
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U9-U10 (2015-2014)
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Benito MS
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U11-U12 (2013-2012)
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7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Benito MS
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U13-U14 (2011-2010)
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7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Benito MS
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U15 (2009)
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7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Benito MS
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LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE – ACCEPTANCE ON FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS
FEE: (Includes Chargers T-Shirt)
Current Players: If you played for Chargers SC during the 2023-24 season): $130.00
New Players: (If you DID NOT play for Chargers SC during the 2023-24 season): $145.00 Players will need to bring soccer ball, shin guards, soccer cleats to each session.
LATE REGISTRATION: After Monday, May15th. Additional Fee $15.00
Program Director
Mauricio Pesaresi: Chargers Soccer Club – Tampa – Club Program Director, USSF “A” License, USSF Youth License, NSCAA and FYSA GK License Level 1, FYSA Instructional Staff.
REGISTER ONLINE AT
Any questions, please contact Maggie Pesaresi at Maggie@ChargersSoccer.com (656)347-7933
English: Distribution of this information does not imply endorsement of this activity or event by Hillsborough County Public Schools
Spanish: La distribución de esta información no significa el endoso de esta actividad o evento de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Hillsborough.
2024 Spring Rec Soccer Season Program
Chargers Soccer Club of Tampa wants to give the game of soccer back to the players. Past generations learned to play the game on their own with other kids in the neighborhood or at school in these organized games. Today youth sports are overly adult controlled and influenced. It’s difficult today for youngsters to have a pick-up game since the streets have too many cars, the sandlot now has a mini mall on it and parents are reluctant, with good cause, to let their child go blocks away from home on Saturday to play in a game on his or her own. The Spring Season Program is a way for us to give the game back to the players in the community. The club will provide the fields and the possibility of mixing playing levels and genders. It can be used to assist with player development, player identification, and player selection. Mostly it is a chance for players to play the game for FUN of the game. It brings together children, parents, coaches, and volunteers. Soccer is the common language,
and the soccer ground is an arena for social inclusion. Referees are NOT needed, since these rules are meant to teach self-responsibility and fair play, with the implied agenda of improving the player’s competences in non-violent communication and conflict resolution.
Training and Games will be at the Benito Middle School 10065 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa FL 33647 and/or New Tampa Community Park (NTCP) 17302 Commerce Park Blvd., Tampa, FL 33647 (This will be determined based on the # of players registered. Players will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays and play a game on Saturdays.
Our 6 WEEKS In-house Recreational Program is for children between the ages of U5 (Born in 2019) to U16 (born in 2007) playing against other teams within the club.
To determine your child’s age group based on their birth year for this season, click on this 2023-2024 New Age Group Matrix link (Age Matrix)
- All practices and games are played at Benito Middle School, 10065 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647, and/or New Tampa Community Park (NTCP) 17302 Commerce Park Blvd. Tampa, FL 33647
- Teams are coached by volunteer coaches under the supervision of the Recreational Program Technical Director.
What Is The Registration Fee?
To determine your child’s age group based on their birth year for this season, click on this 2023-2024 New Age Group Matrix link (Age Matrix)
Current Players: $150.00 (If you played for Chargers SC during the 2023-24 Fall Season)
New Players: $165.00 (If you DIDN’T play for Chargers SC during the 2023-24 Fall Season)
LATE REGISTRATION: After Feb 25, 2024, at 11:59pm – Additional Fee $15.00 ** All late registrants will be placed on a wait list and will not be guaranteed a roster spot. Some age groups may fill up before the posted deadlines. DO NOT DELAY!
What Is Included In The Registration Fee?
- 6 Weeks Training Season
- One practice per week and games on Saturday
- Kid Safe Program – Background check for all Coaches/Technical and admin staff
- Chargers Soccer Club T-Shirt
- FYSA (Florida Youth Soccer Association) Player Registration Fee
- Club Overhead Costs (fields maintenance, equipment, utilities, administrative expenses, website)
- Proactive and visible Technical Director and Technical Staff
Players are responsible for:
- Shin guards
- Soccer cleats
- Soccer ball
- U5/U6 – Size 3
- U7/U8, U9/U10, U11/U12 (U13 Girls) – Size 4
- U13 and up – Size 5
When/Where Are The Games And Practices?
(DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- Practices will begin the week of March 25th, 2024, at Benito MS and/or NTCP fields
- All games will be played on Saturdays.
@ IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR THE TRAINING DAYS AND/OR COACH PREFERENCE, YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. AFTER DEADLINE (02/29/23), NO SPECIAL REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Tentative Schedule
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AGE BRACKET
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BIRTH YEAR
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PRACTICE DAY & TIME
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GAME DAY & TIME
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PRACTICE & GAME LOCATION
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U5 & U6
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2019 & 2018
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Saturday 9:00am
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Benito MS or NTCP
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U5 & U6
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2017 & 2016
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Saturday 10:30am / 12:00pm / 1:30pm
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Benito MS or NTCP
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U9 & U10
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2015 & 2014
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
6:00pm - 7:00pm |
Saturday 10:30am /12:00pm / 1:30pm
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Benito MS or NTCP
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U11/ U12 BOYS & U11/U12/U13 GIRLS
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2013 & 2012 BOYS & 2013/2012/2011 GIRLS
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
7:15pm - 8:30pm |
Saturday 9:00 am /10:30am /12:00pm / 1:30pm
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Benito MS or NTCP
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U13/U14 BOYS & U14/U15 GIRLS
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2011/2010 BOYS & 2010/2009 GIRLS
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
7:15pm – 8:30pm |
Saturday 12:00pm / 1:30pm
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Benito MS or NTCP
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U15/U16/U17 BOYS & U16/U17 GIRLS
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2009/2008/2007 BOYS & 2008/ 2007 GIRLS
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* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday
7:15pm – 8:30pm |
Saturday 9:00am / 10:30am
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Benito MS or NTCP
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Can I Make A Special Request?
If you have any special request (training nights, coach preference, team allocation), IT WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE REQUEST PER PLAYER.
YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION DURING THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS ONLY. TYPE IT HERE!! No special request will be accepted after the deadline. We will do our best to accommodate your request but may not be able to honor it due to the roster size limits, game formats, field space, and the logistics of the League.
This is the box to type in your request when you are in the registration process:
Special requests via e-mail or via phone call WILL NOT be accepted. Special requests for a particular coach or practice night are not a guarantee.
A $50.00 fee (in addition to the club’s standard refund policy) will be kept if a member decides to not participate when a special request is not granted. (This will only be allowed if the request is submitted before the deadline 02/27/24).
Can I Be A Volunteer Head Coach?
** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A HEAD COACH**
Volunteer head coaches are essential to the success of our recreational program. It is for that reason that, in order to assist our volunteer head coaches, we offer coaching clinics, reference material, and the opportunity to attend club team training sessions to help to enhance their knowledge of the game and facilitate the overall experience for all players through your own development as a parent coach. We would love you to consider coaching your child’s team as you will treasure this unique experience. Our coaches are provided with all the necessary training gear: Soccer balls, cones, and vests (colored mesh shirts to divide teams into smaller groups). If you are interested in coaching or have any questions, please feel free to contact Maggie Pesaresi, Program Administrator, at Maggie@ChargersSoccer.com.
Refund Policy
Chargers S.C. reserves the right to deny any partial or full registration fees once registration and payment have been completed (payment is due at the time of registration).
However, in cases of reasonable documented excuse (illness, severe injury, family relocation, etc.) filed BEFORE February 25th, 2024 a partial refund may be granted.
Fields/Equipment/Facilities
Chargers S.C. does not own the fields on which we train and play. We use, help maintain, and manage the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County School District facilities. In order to maintain good working relationships with the field owners, we ask that all players, parents, and spectators follow all county and city ordinances in effect. This includes the prohibition of alcoholic beverages and animals on the
park grounds and smoking inside the playing field fence.
Tampa Rec Field Status And Weather Cancelation Policy
It is important to note that we will not cancel sessions prior to the scheduled session time due to weather unless it is obvious that the severe weather or field conditions will interfere with training/game.
In order to ensure safe playing conditions for our players and to protect the integrity and structure of our fields, games or training sessions can be canceled under the following circumstances:
- City of Tampa Parks and Recreation field closure
- There is standing water on the field.
- Lightning in the immediate area of a game or practice
- The Rec. The Program Administrator, the Technical Director, or the referee determines that there are unsafe conditions on or around a field.
As soon as training/games are canceled the decision will be communicated via email to all registered players via the primary email account on file on our registration system (GotSport).
Canceled sessions due to any of the reasons above may not be rescheduled.
Referee Opportunities
If you love the sport this is a great opportunity for you to continue to learn and grow your overall understanding of this beautiful game while earn some extra money. Chargers SC is looking to add young referees that meet our high standards. If you are interested in becoming a club referee, please visit the Florida Soccer Referee link https://www.flsoccerrefs.org/. FLSR is the governing body for Florida Referees, and they administer the class required to become certified with the U.S. Soccer Federation, the national governing body for all referees in the United States. When you go to https://www.flsoccerrefs.org/
After you finish processing your certification, please contact Maggie at Maggie@ChargersSoccer.com. All newly trained referees always start in our recreational soccer program, there, they gain their experience and increase their confidence. When we think that you are ready to move onto the next level (competitive soccer), we will speak to you and assign you games at the level via GotSport.
If interested, please click on the link below and start your journey into becoming a certified USSF Referee.
