Crickets
 Soccer Academy
 Soccer Skills and Strategies for Naturally Competitive Children, Ages 4-7
 
PICTURE DOWNLOADS: Here are links to Graduation Pictures from June 1, 2008: picture 1;  picture 2 (waving)
 
Next Fall Crickets program starts September 7, 2008. Registration is open. Location: All-weather field, Hillsdale High School.

We call them 'Crickets' because, at this age, they're so excited  that they jump around the field a lot.
Can you find the cricket in SAYSO's logo?
Eventually, Crickets turn into Gryphons. But, that's another story...

Meets Sundays, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Hillsdale High School turf field, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
Open registration - no tryouts. Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, and young 8. Since 2004, this academy has been meeting once a week for four or six 90-minute classes on Sunday afternoons starting each March, May, June, and September, and November. Very popular with young players for whom there are no competitive leagues yet. Prepares players for easy transitions onto U8 SAYSO Gryphons (e.g., US Club, CYSA, 'CY', etc.) teams. Players from mid-peninsula cities, primarily Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Redwood Shores, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Los Altos, although players from all cities are welcome to participate without exclusion. Limited  to 100 boys and girls each session.  Established, fixed curriculum covering skill, strategy, and practice games as well as team bonding and player appreciation. Multiple credentialed
SAYSO coaches (not parents) and youth role models on-field. Approximate 1:6 coach:player ratio. Age-appropriate teaching methods, goals, and balls. All equipment is provided. 
Location: Hillsdale High School, all-weather, turf field, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo Dates: Fall 2008, there will be three series of 6 classes starting August 17, 2008, September 7, 2008, and October 5, 2008. (No meeting on August 31, Labor Day Weekend.) Cost: $105, residents of all cities; No nonresident fee. $25 discount for siblings (i.e., two Crickets registered at the same time.) Uniforms: Participants may obtain the academy uniform (jersey, shorts, and socks) at the first meeting. A $25 uniform fee will be collected at that time. Scholarships: Due to the already low-cost of this program, there is no Crickets scholarship fund. Registration: Register online below. Late registrations are accepted after the first session subject to space availability. Want more information? Email info@sayso.org or call (650) 593-5161, ext. 1015.

Who is a Cricket? LOTS of Children!
Players eligible for this program are 4-7 years old.
Some exceptions may be made for slightly younger or older players for siblings and in exceptional cases.
Most players younger than Crickets age should consider the Grasshoppies Soccer Academy (ages 3-4). Most players older than Crickets age should consider the Super-7 Academy (ages 7-8) .
Spring 2008, Group 1, April Graduation

You can register and pay online below.

Spring 2008, Group 2, June Graduation
REGISTER ONLINE

Register and pay by credit card  by clicking within the box below.
 

Register and pay online
by clicking here.
 Be sure you select activity
 "Crickets Soccer Academy".
 There are other soccer activities listed.
 Online registration problems?
Call 650-593-5161 ext. 121. Ask for "Sonja".


 

 REGISTER BY MAIL or IN PERSON
(Only if you don't register online to the left.)
 We are happy to speak to you by phone about this academy. However, a signed registration is needed for enrollment, making phone reservations impossible.

1. Fill out the combination application, liability release, and medical treatment authorization.

2. Fill out the membership/registration form for US Club Soccer. Use one of the following:
pdf  Word Web Paper Form

3. Provide a copy of your child's proof of age (birth certificate or passport).

4. Provide your credit card information or write a check to "Crickets Soccer Academy".

5. Bring or mail all items to

San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization
1250 Fifth Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
Where is this?
 Hours: M-F, 8:30-12:00; 1:00-4:00
 650-593-5161 ext. 1015
After You Register, Then What?
 A welcome email with directions and special instructions will be sent prior to the first session. 
For More Information
 This academy is administered by the San Andreas Youth Soccer Organization. For more information, contact SAYSO at (650) 593-5161, or send an email to info@sayso.org.

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