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SVU Challenge Program – Fall & Spring Seasons

The SVU Challenge program offers young players a unique opportunity to enhance their soccer skills and teamwork in a professional environment. Available in both the Fall and Spring seasons, this program is designed to help players grow both individually and as part of a team. SVU offers both boys and girls teams and competes in gender specific leagues.

WHY YOU SHOULD TRYOUT FOR THE CHALLENGE Pre Travel PROGRAM

  • U10 – 7 v7 matches with goalkeepers
  • Boys and Girls Divisions – Fall and Spring 13 weeks each.
  • Qualified paid coaches, with a professional curriculum and methodology, with age group-specific learning objectives
  • Play in the Valley Challenge League – Games vs SOCA, Augusta United, Rockbridge United, and other SVU Challenge teams.
  • 2 training sessions a week
  • A merit-based program – a tryout is required for placement
  • develop fundamental Skills
  • develop spatial awareness
  • Developing formations with specific roles and responsibilities, including the goalkeeper
  • Holistic Coaching approach
  • FINANCIAL AID – Payment Plans – Scholarship

Team Selection: Challenge teams are formed through a merit-based tryout process, which takes place each May for the Fall season. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to play in a competitive environment and take their skills to the next level. Don’t miss out – sign up and be part of the SVU Challenge program today!

Program Coordinator

Jason Moore

540-383-6341
Jason.moore@shenvalleysoccer.com

Important Information

  • The SVU Challenge program is  for U9s/U10’s  (2017 & 2016 Birth years for Fall 2025) with a focus heavily on individual technique and decision making. SVU Challenge teams are created based on a merit-based tryout process which takes place in May for the fall season.

    Challenge Philosophy:
    1. Individual Technical Development:- Ball Mastery (Attacking, Escape and Change of Direction Moves),  Passing & Receiving and Finishing Techniques

    2. Introduction to Individual/Small-Group Tactics:- Principles of Attacking & Defending

    3. Introduction to Physical Movement- ABC’s. Agility, Balance and Coordination

  • General Info

    CHALLENGE FORMAT – U10 Aug. 1 2016 – July 31. 2018 for 2026-27 season

    The U10 Challenge Program this program offers a professional and competitive environment focused on player development. The Challenge program is a merit based program and requires a tryout for placement. The SVU Challenge program is an Advanced Rec program for our top players at u9/u10 for both boys and girls.

    Program Details:

    • Two (2) Training Nights each week
    • Matches on Saturdays in the 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.
    • 25 Weeks, 20-25 games, 1 tournament

    The U10 Challenge program follows an age-appropriate curriculum and methodology designed by the SVU Technical Director, 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 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 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 2025-2026 U10 Challenge Program!

  • Fall 2026 Details

    IMPORTANT DATES:
    u10 Challenge (Boys and Girls Teams):
    * Two (2) x 75 mins training sessions per week –
    * Training days and times for Fall 2026 coming soon

    * Training Begins – the week of August 24 2026

    * First Match Date: TBD for Fall 20256

    * Home Match Locations: 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- $284 – includes a uniform
    Spring Price – $224 if already played in the spring and does not need a uniform

    Spring Only Price $284-includes a uniform
    *** Financial Aid and Payment Plans available – see the next tab below

    Refunds are only available if an injury prevents the player from continuing. (A doctor’s 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.

    Financial Aid Forms:

    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!

  • General Info
  • Fall 2026 Details
  • Costs
  • Financial Aid
  • Equipment & Uniforms

General Info

CHALLENGE FORMAT – U10 Aug. 1 2016 – July 31. 2018 for 2026-27 season

The U10 Challenge Program this program offers a professional and competitive environment focused on player development. The Challenge program is a merit based program and requires a tryout for placement. The SVU Challenge program is an Advanced Rec program for our top players at u9/u10 for both boys and girls.

Program Details:

  • Two (2) Training Nights each week
  • Matches on Saturdays in the 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.
  • 25 Weeks, 20-25 games, 1 tournament

The U10 Challenge program follows an age-appropriate curriculum and methodology designed by the SVU Technical Director, 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 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 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 2025-2026 U10 Challenge Program!

Fall 2026 Details

IMPORTANT DATES:
u10 Challenge (Boys and Girls Teams):
* Two (2) x 75 mins training sessions per week –
* Training days and times for Fall 2026 coming soon

* Training Begins – the week of August 24 2026

* First Match Date: TBD for Fall 20256

* Home Match Locations: 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- $284 – includes a uniform
Spring Price – $224 if already played in the spring and does not need a uniform

Spring Only Price $284-includes a uniform
*** Financial Aid and Payment Plans available – see the next tab below

Refunds are only available if an injury prevents the player from continuing. (A doctor’s 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.

Financial Aid Forms:

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!

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