The Game

America’s most popular youth sport with over 19 million youth players, boys and girls.

Most popular sport in the world and the opportunity to participate in a worldwide passion

Everyone can play no matter your size, gender or skill level

Gives every player the opportunity to contribute in the outcome

Requires very little equipment… ball, shinguards, shoes…. PLAY!

Health and Fitness

Increases aerobic and anaerobic conditioning of child

Helps maintain a healthy body, greatly reducing the likelihood of obesity and fosters

healthy muscles, bones and joints

Reduces child’s risk of developing asthma, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension

Establishes a “fit for life” approach to fitness and physical activity

Enhances mental health and self esteem, especially in young girls

Combats the downward spiral of an increasing population of inactive kids… According to

the recent U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, daily enrollment in physical education classes has declined an astonishing 41% among high school students in the last five years.

Social Skills

Teaches children the importance of working as a team toward a common goal

Gives children the positive feeling of being included and camaraderie

Establishes relationships with others from many different walks of life

Assists children in dealing with adults, teens and other children

Teaches children to cope with different challenges like winning and losing

Organized athletics offer many psychological benefits, preparing children and adolescents for adult life. Children learn values and important socialization skills they will need to be successful, including decision making and dealing with adversity

Why Culpeper Soccer Association?

History

Participation of over 500 youth soccer players at the Recreational and Travel Levels

Divisions for each age group, gender and skill level

Strong volunteer base of enthusiastic coaches, assistants, officials and board members

Development of Age Appropriate Play and Small Sided Games

Opportunity for players to develop from

recreational to all-stars to travel programs

Value

One of the least expensive youth sports programs

Yearly Uniform included with the Registration Fee

Training opportunities for player and coaches, at no additional cost

Financial Scholarships available to those in need

CSA Soccer Seasons

Fall Season Spring Season

Practice Begins: Mid August Mid March

Games Begin: Early September Late March/Early April

Games End: Mid November Mid June

CSA Equipment Needs

Soccer Ball U6-U8 Size #3 U10-U12 Size #4 U13+ Size #5

Shinguards Well fitting and coming within 3-4” of knee

Soccer Cleats Snug fitting Soccer Cleats (not football or baseball), not required but recommended

Water Bottle/Jug For supplying water/fluids during practice and games

CSA Contact Information

Website: www.culpepersoccer.net

Address: CSA P.O. Box 1105, Culpeper, VA  22701.