U5-U12 RECREATION Soccer
MENDOTA HEIGHTS / WEST ST. PAUL Area OVERVIEW
| Season | Fall [Warriors Soccer] | Winter | Spring |
| Age | Pre K-Grade 6 | U5-U8 | U5-U12 |
| Sessions per Season | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Commitment | 2-3x per week | 1x per week | 2x per week |
| Cost | Visit TRAA Soccer for cost | $175 | $170: U5-U7 $185: U8-U9 $190: U10-U12 |
seasonal information
Salvo SC and TRAA offer Recreation soccer during the fall, winter, and spring.
During the fall our Warriors Soccer program brings high-quality, fun, and competitive community soccer experiences to grades Pre-K through 6. All teams are coached by parent volunteers and meet 2-3 times per week (depending on age group) for practices and games. Find out more about the fall program details and schedules by visiting the TRAA website!
During the winter we offer 3 sessions, each meeting once per week for 6 weeks. These sessions are coached by the Salvo coaching staff and focus on fun, engaging training while giving players the chance to practice alongside a wider range of teammates with varying skill levels. Families can choose to register for one, two, or all three sessions.
During the spring players are coached by parent volunteers. Each team meets twice per week for 1 hour with their parent coach. At the U5/U6 level, each session includes 30 minutes of activities followed by 30 minutes of a scrimmage/game. For all other age groups, one weekly session is focused on training, while the other is a game.
Depending on the season and program, our parent coaches and Salvo staff will help soccer players develop their passing and receiving skills, dribbling, turns, stops and starts, 1v1 methods, and other soccer-related techniques.
*All age groups have the potential to be gender-specific or co-ed depending on final registration numbers*
seasonal Schedule
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Age Group |
Pre-K CoEd | Kindergarten | 1/2 Girls | 1/2 Boys | 3/4 Girls | 3/4 Boys | 5/6 Girls | 5/6 Boys |
| Day(s) | Saturday | Saturday | Monday & Saturday | Tuesday & Saturday | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday | Monday, Wednesday & Saturday | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday |
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday |
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Time(s) |
9:45 – 10:30 AM | 10:45 – 11:45 AM | (M) 6:00 – 7:00 PM (S) 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
(T) 6:00 – 7:00 PM (S) 8:30 – 9:30 AM |
(T&Th) 6:00 – 7:00 PM (S) 10:15 – 11:15 AM |
(M&W) 6:00 – 7:00 PM (S) 9:00 – 10:00 AM |
(T&Th) 6:00 – 7:00 PM (S) 10:15 – 11:15 AM |
(M&W) 6:00 – 7:00 PM |
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Date |
8/23 – 10/4 (skip 8/30) |
8/23 – 10/4 (skip 8/30) |
8/18 – 10/4 (skip 8/30 & 9/1) |
8/18 – 10/4 (skip 8/30 & 9/2) |
8/18 – 10/4 (skip 8/30, 9/2 & 9/18) |
8/18 – 10/4 (skip 8/27, 8/30 & 9/1) |
8/18 – 10/4 (skip 8/30, 9/2 & 9/18) |
8/18 – 10/4 |
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Location |
TRHS | TRHS | TRHS | TRHS | Heritage/Matson | Heritage/Matson | Heritage/Matson |
Heritage/Matson |
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Age Group |
U5/U6 |
U7/U8 |
|
Day |
Mondays |
Mondays |
|
Time |
5:00 – 5:50 PM |
6:00 – 6:50 PM |
|
Date |
11/3 – 12/15 (skip 11/24) |
11/3 – 12/15 (skip 11/24) |
|
Age Group |
U5/U6 |
U7/U8 |
|
Day |
Mondays |
Mondays |
|
Time |
5:00 – 5:50 PM |
6:00 – 6:50 PM |
|
Date |
1/5 – 2/9 |
1/5 – 2/9 |
|
Age Group |
U5/U6 |
U7/U8 |
|
Day |
Mondays |
Mondays |
|
Time |
5:00 – 5:50 PM |
6:00 – 6:50 PM |
|
Date |
2/16 – 3/30 (skip 3/23) |
2/16 – 3/30 (skip 3/23) |
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Age Group |
U5/U6 Boys & Girls | U7/U8 Boys & Girls | U8/U9 Boys & Girls | U10-U12 Boys & Girls |
|
Day |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
TBD |
|
Time |
6:00 – 7:00PM | 6:00 – 7:00PM | 6:00 – 7:00PM |
6:00 – 7:00PM |
|
Date |
5/4 – 6/25 (skip 5/25) | 5/4 – 6/25 (skip 5/25) | 5/4 – 6/25 (skip 5/25) |
5/4 – 6/25 (skip 5/25) |
|
Location |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
TBD |
RECREATION PROGRAM FAQs
Plan on registering for a few months before each season starts to ensure a spot! Visit the TRAA website for exact dates, but our typical schedule runs:
- Fall: Register in May or June; play mid-August through October.
- Winter: Register in August or September; play between November and March.
- Spring: Register in February or March; play May through June
Locations for practices and games change seasonally, but our usual rotation is:
- Fall: Grades Pre-K to 2 play at Two Rivers High School, grades 3-4 play at Heritage & Matson Stadium, and grades 5-6 play at Matson & Friendly Hills.
- Winter: All age groups and sessions take place at West St. Paul Dome.
- Spring: Teams play at Friendly Hills Middle School (U5/U6, U7) or Heritage Middle School (U8/U9, U10-U12).
AGE GROUP RULES
| Rule | U5/U6 and PreK/Kindergarten | U7 and Grades 1-2 | U8/U9 and Grades 3-4 | U10-U12 and Grades 5-6 |
| Numbers on the field | 4v4 | 4v4 | 7v7 | 9v9 |
| Field Size | 25×30 yards – adjust as needed | 25×30 yards – adjust as needed | Full 7v7 | Full 9v9 |
| Pass In | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | No | No |
| Throw-Ins | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes |
| Goal Kicks | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes |
| Corner Kicks | Coach throws ball in | Coach managed | Yes | Yes |
| Goalkeeper | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Punting | No | No | No | Yes |
| Defending team backs up on goal kick | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Offsides | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heading | No | No | No | No |
| Subbing | Coach managed | Coach managed | On any stoppage | On any stoppage |
| Halves | No | No | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Halftime | No | No | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Referees | Coaches manage the game | Coaches manage the game | Yes | Yes |
| Jewelry | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Glasses Strap | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Rec Director, Sara Stuckey, with general questions about our recreation program.
Central Lead, Sara Stuckey, with soccer-related questions connected to the Mendota Heights/West St. Paul/TRAA programs.
Rec Registrar, Julie Oliver, with all registration questions.
Salvo seasons (Winter, Spring)
- Before registration closes: 100% refund
- After registration closes/before season starts: 75% refund
- After season starts: 50% refund
- After first week of season: no refund
TRAA season (Fall)
- June 1st-July 15th: Full Refund (minus $15 admin fee)
- July 16th-30th: 50% refund
- After July 30th: No refund
