programs
Saint Paul Blackhawks Soccer ClubFall League U9-U10
Welcome new and returning Blackhawk players to the 2023 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 24, 2023 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]
Important Dates
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June 10 Fall season registration begins
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July 17-18 Developmental Evaluations for fall team placement
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July 24 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.)
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Early August: U9–U10 fall team placements announced
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Sunday August 27 U9/U10 Team training begins
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September 9-10 all league games may begin
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October 7-8 Last weekend for League games
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October 15 Blackhawks U9/U10 Fall Festival (End of Season)
Uniforms
- Uniforms can be ordered here. If you are new to Blackhawks, please make sure you order the Blackhawks U9-U10 kit. If you are a returning player, the kit you have from the 2022-23 season will be used again for the 2023-24 season.
Developmental Teams U9–U10
Birth Year |
Game Format |
Club Fee |
Game Days |
Girls’ Training Nights* |
Boys’ Training Nights* |
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2015 (U9) |
7-v-7, offside rule in effect | $325 |
Saturdays and/or Sundays |
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings | Monday & Wednesday Evenings | |||
2014 (U10) |
7-v-7, offside rule in effect | $325 |
Saturdays and/or Sundays |
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings | Monday & Wednesday Evenings |
*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 rosters via email in Early August. All players registered by July 24th will be placed on a team. Players registered after this date will be placed on a team as roster sizes allow. If you notify us within 48 hours of the roster announcement that you have decided not to play in the fall, Blackhawks will issue a refund.
When do teams practice and play games in the fall...
Teams will typically practice 2 times per week at Orchard Rec. Center. Practices will run between 60-75 minutes and may begin as early as 5:05pm depending on daylight. We plan to hold 2014/2015 Girls groups on Tuesday and Thursday Nights and 2014/2015 Boys groups on Monday and Wednesday night. We may have some Boys teams move to a T/TH schedule based on field space availability.
Game will take place on the weekends, typically Saturdays and/or Sundays. We will recieve our game schedule from the league in August. Each team will place 6 league games, 3 home and 3 away. The home games will take place at Orchard and the away games will take place in the greater metro area.
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.
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.
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 Summer Teams will participate in the Capital Classic and the Blackhawks Summer Festival. Fall teams typically do not particpate in tournaments, but 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 season, players need to register. We will email team notifications to the address provided in your Blackhawks Playmetrics account.