U12 Programs

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U12 Program Details

  • Directors Todd Kingsbury & Joey Cipicchio will directly oversee this age group as we add an exciting group of new coaches to the U11/U12 program.

    U11 Girls Premier Team

    U12 Girls Premier Team

    2014 U11 Boys Premier Team

    2014 U12 Boys Premier Team

    U11/U12 Boys Club Team

  • We have an optional fall season since most players this age do not have any offerings through their schools at this time of year. As it is optional there are additional costs.

    Players are able to sign up for training only, games only, or both - See Fall Programs under the Camps and Programs Tab

    *FALL TRAINING on Monday & Wednesday at Veteran's Memorial Park in South Burlington

    *FALL GAMES on Sundays at the Veteran’s Memorial Park along with the Capital Jamboree in Stowe.

  • This is our indoor season at our home base, the Robert E. Miller Centre North at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction. The only thing that is mandatory is the team training session, with a number of additional opportunities each week that most players take advantage of. This allows the players the opportunity to play 3-4 times a week, while also allowing some flexibility for those that play other sports.

    **Boys:** Team training on Mondays. Skills sessions Saturday morning. Friday evening futsal games (optional, but recommended in sessions 1 and 2, mandatory for session 3.)

    **Girls:** Team training on Wednesdays. Skills session Saturday morning. Friday evening futsal games (optional, but recommended in sessions 1 and 2, mandatory for session 3.)

    **Extras:** Midweek Academies - See Winter Programs under the Camps and Programs Tab.

    **Extra Event:** March NEFC Preseason Tournament (Boston, MA area) -- If enough interest by the team - This would be an additional cost.

    **Winter Weekends** – Here are other optional events over the indoor season:

    - Spooktacular 3v3 Street Soccer Tourney

    - Thanksgiving Camp – Monday - Wednesday, from 8am to 4pm at Far Post Indoor Facility

    - December 3v3 Street Soccer Tournament

    - Kids Night Out – December

    - Galactic Soccer (Holland Fundraiser)

    - December Vacation Camp

    - February 3v3 Street Soccer Tournament

    - Kick the Winter Blues Vacation Camp

    - Kids Night Out at the Calcutta

  • This is our outdoor season, kicking off with our Spring Training Weekend.

    - Teams will have 2 training sessions a week likely at Veterans Park in So. Burlington or Centennial Field in Burlington.

    - Spring League with 4-5 games

    ***Tournaments***

    • Memorial Day weekend in Massachusetts

    • Father's Day weekend in Maine

    • Alliance Cup in Late June in South Burlington

    - Some teams opt to go to an early-season tournament in March as well. As this would be an optional tournament, it would carry additional fees.

    All of our premier teams U12 and older will have the opportunity to compete in the Vermont State Cup, if it happens. Semi-final matches take place late May, with the finals in early June. Those teams that win their State Cup may represent Vermont at the Region I Championships in the week leading up to the 4th of July.

    All teams should plan on ending July 4, with those that do not advance to Regionals concluding their season after Alliance Cup.

  • Premier Teams:

    $1770/year for 2025/2026 season

    Included in Tuition

    -All team trainings Nov-June

    -3rd session of Futsal (mandatory)

    -2 Tournaments & Alliance Cup

    -Spring Training Day

    -State Cup - if it happens

    -Regionals Registration Fee for U12s if they win State Cup & families commit to going.

    Club Teams:

    $1460/year for 2025/2026 season

    Included in Tuition

    -All team trainings Nov-June

    -3rd session of Futsal (mandatory)

    -Spring Training Day

    - Alliance Cup*

    • Teams will have the option to attend other tournaments at an added price. Teams will be surveyed for availability and commitment before registration.

    Supplementary/Optional Expenses

    -Uniform & training gear

    -Sept/Oct Training & Games - Optional

    -Academy/Education Programs & Camps - Optional

    -Sessions 1 & 2 of Futsal - Optional

    -Extra tournaments beyond the 2 & Alliance Cup included (Registration Fee, Coach Expenses/Stipend) - Optional

    -Coaches Expenses/Stipend for Regionals

Program Outline

 

Our U12 Program is for players born in 2014 and 2015 (for the 2025-26 season).

Beginning with the 2026-27 season, US Youth Soccer and US Club soccer are both moving from birth year age groups to age group player formation cycles that run from August 1 to July 31. This change is coming to Vermont in one year from now. Updated Decision on Age Group Formation - US Youth Soccer

For the 2025-2026 season:

  • For U10s, U11s & U12s, we are starting to make the transition to school year groups. We are being flexible with the policy to allow the youngest players affected to transition in a year's time. We will be working on this carefully on a team by team and case by case basis and all decisions will be made by our senior coaching staff along with some dialogue with parents.

  • We recognize that change is hard and we are trying to be thoughtful and responsive to the changes that ARE coming our way. 


Overseeing this program is our U12 DOC, Joey Cipicchio, who works with each individual coach to ensure that each team is on the same pathway. Club Director Todd Kingsbury will also be working more closely with this age group this year as we fine tune the curriculum. These years are very formative in a players' development, and players transition to a larger field with more tactical demands. 

We continue with a heavy emphasis on improving our players' technical proficiency and ball control and begin to introduce larger tactical themes.

Scholarships

Far Post’s Bill Kohlasch Scholarship Fund receives money from various sources including but not limited to charitable donations, special events hosted by Far Post and budgetary allocations as decided by the Far Post Board of Directors and Director. 

The scholarship fund is managed by the Director with support from the Far Post Board Finance Committee. Decisions are disbursed based on financial need. The board may develop additional policies from time to time to address allocation of available funds. 

Applicants must show a commitment to the game of soccer as demonstrated by their attendance in the program, hard work and willingness to develop their soccer skills. 

ALL PLAYERS receiving assistance through this scholarship fund are required to write a thank you letter and provide some voluntary service to the club or to their own soccer community. Scholarships are for TRAVEL TEAM PLAYERS ONLY and may not be used for any other services provided by the club. 

The Scholarship Application is embedded into the Travel Team Registration Process. If you have already filled out your registration, you can access the scholarship application by following these steps: How to Request Financial Aid – PlayMetrics Support Center

Reach out to admin@farpostsoccerclub.com with questions.