General Info

2024-2025 NEW CHALLENGE FORMAT – U10 (2015-2016 Birth Years)

The U10 Challenge Program for the 2024-2025 season is introducing an exciting new structure! Designed for players born in 2015 and 2016 (for Fall 2024), this program offers a professional and competitive environment focused on player development.

Program Details:

• Two (2) Training Nights each week
• Matches on Saturdays in the NEW Valley Challenge League
• Boys and Girls Teams available – this is not a co-ed program
• Full-year Commitment: Players are expected to fully participate in all team events throughout the year.

The U10 Challenge program follows an age-appropriate curriculum and methodology designed by the SVU Director of Coaching, ensuring players receive the right level of development at this stage.

Who is the Challenge Program for?

The Challenge Program is perfect for players who:

• Are looking for high quality coaching
• Thrive in an organized, competitive environment
• Excel in their current program
• Are interested in advancing to travel soccer in the future

Are Tryouts Required?

Yes, U10 (2015-2016) players must participate in a tryout selection process. Players will be selected for a pool and placed on balanced teams for league play. Teams will be formed for both boys and girls.

• Late Supplemental Tryout: Early August (to fill any available roster spots)
• Mid-Year Supplemental Tryout: To fill any spots for the Spring season. SVU is not obligated to add anyone at the late or mid year tryouts.

Challenge Match Days:

U10 players will compete in the NEW Valley Challenge League, which includes teams from:

• SVU
• Augusta FC (Waynesboro)
• SOCA (Charlottesville)
• Rockbridge United (Lexington)

Each team will play one match every Saturday, totaling 8 matches during the season. The match format will be 7v7.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for your child to develop their skills and play in a competitive, fun league. Get ready to be part of the 2024-2025 U10 Challenge Program!

Spring 2025 Details

IMPORTANT DATES:
u10 Challenge (Boys and Girls Teams):
* Two (2) x 75 mins training sessions per week –
* Training days and times for Fall 2024 coming soon

* Training Begins – the week of Feb. 17 2025

* First Match Date: Saturday March 1.

* Home Match Locations: Horizons Edge & Rockingham Park, Smithland fields will be home fields. Expect some local travel to Staunton, Waynesboro and Lexington for away matches.

Costs

A fall and Spring commitment are highly recommended.

Fall Price- $229 – includes a uniform
Spring Price – $179 if already played in the spring and does not need a uniform

Spring Only Price $229

Refunds are only available if through injury does not allow the player to continue. (A doctors note is required). Or for moving out of the area.

All refunds are less a $20 processing fee

Financial Aid

The purpose of the SVU Financial Aid program is to provide financial support for families with the greatest need so that they may participate in SVU programs without financial hardship. Financial aid is available in the fall and spring for qualifying families in the Recreation, Challenge and Travel programs based on demonstrated need and SVU’s ability to fund the assistance.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AND APPROVAL

All families requesting financial aid must complete a Financial Aid Form. All financial aid requests will be reviewed by staff and will be kept confidential. Applicants for financial aid MUST APPLY EACH TAX YEAR (April 15-April 15), with complete and current Information. The level of aid for which an applicant qualifies can be requested for programs throughout the year.  However, each financial aid request must be approved for each program.  Each financial aid request is subject to available funds. Any financial aid awards given will apply only to the current program registration.

Completed Financial Aid Forms may be emailed to the SVU Support Team SVUinfo@shenvalleysoccer.com, mailed or dropped off at the SVU Office (SVU Soccer:  735 East Market Street, Unit C Harrisonburg, VA 22801)

FINANCIAL AID COVERAGE

Financial aid is applied to registration fees only. It does not apply to uniform or other equipment expenses or any additional tournament fees or expenses.

The amount of financial aid provided may vary by family. The amount is determined based on participation in public assistance programs (Medicaid, Free/Reduced Lunch Program, etc.), or by documenting income within established limits, as well as the total amount of aid offered to all other participants during the season.

The aid approved on that form will only apply to the current program you applied for. Any aid requested for additional programs (camps, clinics, additional training, etc.) will need to be submitted in writing. Submitting a new application is not necessary within the same tax year.  Not all programs are eligible for financial aid.

Please email SVUinfo@ShenValleySoccer.com for the Financial Aid and/or Payment Plan applications for both English and Spanish.

Equipment & Uniforms

SVU CHALLENGE JERSEY KIT 

SVU Challenge kits are provided by SVU and are a part of the registration fees.

We are proud to have Vito’s Italian Kitchen as this years Challenge Program Sponsor!