Soccer Skills (Ages 8 and up)

Soccer Skills

Season: August to October

Email: soccer@somdmontgomery.org

Overview:

All teams will train with a set roster for competition in Qualifiers and State Games. The teams travel throughout the State for competitions. There will be at least 1 qualifier requiring travel. Athletes must commit to participating in all practices and qualifiers. Coaches will assign athletes to teams based on ability.

Important Details

Coaches

Head Coach – Charles Franklin
Team Manager – Laura Ramos

Season Dates & Times

Practices: Every Saturday starting August 3, 2024, 10:00 to 11:00am
Qualifiers: September 21, 2024 and October 13, 2024
State Games: October 27, 2024, Crown Sports Center, Fruitland, MD

Medical & Volunteer
Expiration Date

Sport’s State Games competition date:

October 27, 2024
To participate in the upcoming season, the expiration date on an Athlete’s registration package or a Volunteer’s certification must be after the above date.

Check athlete status here.
Check volunteer status here.

Special Olympics Resources for Soccer

Equipment:

Athletes are required to provide their own shin guards. SOMO will provide one pair of uniform socks. Additional pairs maybe purchased through SOMO.

Uniform Requirements:

SOMO will provide athletes with a Soccer Uniform for Competition. Wear Yellow SOMO T-shirt to practice.

Practice Overview:

Location:
Dewey Park, 11720 Dewey Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906. The address is not exact for GPS systems. You want to enter the park from the south entrance near the intersection of Fernhill and Dewey Roads, not the entrance by the dog park. See this map.
Timing: Practice occurs every Saturday morning 9:00 to 11:00 from the start of the season until the State Competition in October.
Activities: Typically, practice will start with warm-ups, followed by skill development. If time allows, we scrimmage at the end of practice.

Qualifiers:

One qualifier will require travel to Anne Arundel County.

State Competition:

October at the Crown Sports Center, 28410 Crown Road, Fruitland, MD on the Lower Shore.

Eligibility for State Competition:

The teams will participate in three competitions in order to qualify for the State Tournament.

The team roster for the State Tournament will be decided based on attendance and skill, as demonstrated throughout the season.

Information on the qualifiers will be shared with the team once details are set by the State office.

Participation in Other SOMO Sports:

Athletes participating in soccer may not compete in another sport for the fall season. Questions, please talk with our coach.

Athlete Participation Contract:

Will be shared at the first practice

Housing Requirements for State Competition:

The state tournament will be held at the Crown Sports Center in Fruitland, MD on the Lower Shore. Athltes must provide their own transporation to the State Tournament in Fruitland MD. SOMO does not provide overnight accommodations at the State Tournament.

Montgomery County

Special Olympics MD