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Saint Paul Blackhawks Soccer Club

Fall League U9-U10

Welcome new and returning Blackhawk players to the 2022 fall season! 

Fall Soccer is a great time to introduce players to traveling soccer in a short, fun-based season run by Blackhawk volunteers! It’s also a great time to be a part of your player’s experience.

We are looking for coaches and managers so please indicate your interest at registration or contact Chris or Alyssa.

  • Registration is first-come, first-serve determined by payment receipt date and should be done prior to Developmental Evaluations. 
  • Registration is not complete until payment is received.
  • Players registered after July 25, 2022 will be placed as space allows
  • You will receive a registration confirmation via email
  • Club Fees cover age group training, TCSL dues, insurance, field rental fees, referees and officials for league matches, and club administrative costs.
  • Not included in Club Fee: uniforms and team expenses for social activities or tournaments above the amount allocated.

Program Questions:

Director of Coaching
Chris Scanlon
[email protected]

Registration Questions:

Alyssa Arredondo
[email protected]

REGISTER

Important Dates

  • June 10 Fall season registration begins

  • July 18-21 Developmental Evaluations for fall team placement

  • July 25 Registration and payment deadline (Blackhawks can only assign registered and paid in full players to rosters. Any players registered after this date will be assigned to a team where roster spots are available.)

  • August 1: U9–U10 fall team placements announced

  • August 28 U9/U10 Team training begins

  • September 10-11 all league games may begin 

  • October 8-9 Last weekend for League games

  • October 16 Blackhawks U9/U10 Fall Festival (End of Season)

Uniforms

  • Blackhawks will have a brand new kit beginning Fall of 2022! Ordering information will be available soon!

Developmental Teams U9–U10

Birth Year

Game Format

Club Fee

Game Days

Girls’ Training Nights*

Boys’ Training Nights*

2014 (U9)

 7-v-7, offside rule in effect $325

Saturdays

Sundays

Tues/Thurs,

5:15–6:15 pm

at Orchard

Mon/Wed,

5:15–6:15 pm

at Orchard

2013 (U10)

 7-v-7, offside rule in effect $325  

Saturdays

Sundays

Tues/Thurs,

6:15–7:30 pm

at Orchard

Mon/Wed,

6:15–7:30 pm

at Orchard
*Training times and locations are subject to change while coaches are being assigned to fall teams. We will do our best to follow this schedule.
When and how will I find out which team my player is on?

We will announce team placements July 31st. All players must be registered before they can be placed on a team. If you notify us within 48 hours of the roster announcement that you choose not to accept your roster spot, Blackhawks will issue a refund. 

What TCSL level will my player participate?

At each age group, we will place our players and teams in the appropriate TCSL level based on our assessment scores and coaches’ evaluations. We challenge our more developed players at the Red and White levels, while the majority of developmental teams in our club (and in our state) participate at the Blue level. We do our best to make multiple even-strength teams at the Blue level.

Can my player play up an age level?

We allow U8s to play up at the U9 level, as this is the earliest age that Blackhawks offer traveling soccer. All developmental players (U9–U10) are expected to register and attend their age appropriate evaluations. In some cases, it may be appropriate for a player to play-up an age group. Please contact Chris with questions.

What additional items will the club collect after my player has been assigned to a team?

After team formation, team managers will collect a player photo for US Club player passes, a medical liability waiver form and birth certificate (proof of age), 

How can I volunteer?

Volunteers drive the continued success of our Developmental Program. Being a team manager is the most common volunteer position. Blackhawks offers Team Managers a $50 discount on registration fees via reimbursement.

When and how often will teams practice?

Teams will usually practice one or two times per week, beginning in August and running through the season. TCSL league games (one per week) are scheduled between early  September and October 10.

What should my player bring to practice?

Players need soccer cleats and indoor shoes, soccer ball (size 4), water bottle, shin guards, and great sportsmanship.

Do teams play in tournaments?

U9 and U10 Teams will participate in the Capital Classic and the Blackhawks Summer Festival. Each team decides individually if they will participate in an additional tournament.

What happens after Evaluations?

To be placed on a Blackhawks team for the Summer season, players need to register. We will email team notifications to the address provided in your Blackhawks SportsConnect account. You will also receive an informational email from your team manager in early March.