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Information on Kaw Valley Soccer Association • Update this informationKVSA will offer quality opportunities to play soccer to as many children as possible in Lawrence and the surrounding area. KVSA recognizes and promotes that there are many reasons to play soccer, ranging from those who want a fun way to be physically fit all the way to those who seek a college scholarship in soccer. KVSA is committed to providing 'family friendly' soccer programs that: meet a variety of interests in soccer, ranging from casual recreational soccer to intensive learning experiences to highly competitive soccer, are safe, well-organized, and well-supervised, promote good sportsmanship and fair play, have teams coached by qualified and trained adults, include development programs for players, coaches and referees, have games refereed by qualified and trained referees, and, incorporate the latest developments in youth soccer at the state and national levels KVSA will strive to involve the entire community at all levels to support and enhance its programs, including parents, former players, experienced coaches and referees, high school referees, and those who are committed to providing outstanding soccer programs for children. KVSA will continually look for ways to improve the its services in the delivery of these programs. KVSA will be an advocate for development and support of soccer practice and game facilities in Lawrence. KVSA operates both recreational and competitive outdoor soccer programs with Fall and Spring seasons corresponding to the school year. RECREATIONAL LEAGUE teams are offered in the following age groups: Kindergarten, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, and Under 16. Two seven-game seasons are organized each school year to provide Lawrence youth with the opportunity to learn and practice soccer skills in a team setting. CLASSIC LEAGUE teams are open to players in the Under 10, 12 and 14 age groups. The Classic League emphasizes instruction in soccer skills and tactics and promotes competitive play using selected qualified coaches. Two nine-game seasons are organized each school year; all games in the Classic League will be played in Lawrence. Players are selected to coed teams by tryouts. Players selected to Classic League teams are rostered for the entire seasonal year until the tryouts next summer. PREMIER LEAGUE teams are open to players in the Under 10 and older age groups depending upon the availability of qualified players. Separate boys and girls teams will be formed through tryouts open to players in the U10 and older age groups. The Premier Division emphasizes advanced instruction in technical skills and tactics and promotes highly competitive play using selected qualified coaches. Premier Division teams play all of their games in the Heartland Soccer League in Kansas City. Players selected to Premier Division teams are rostered for the entire seasonal year until the tryouts next summer. Web site — http://www.kawvalleysoccer.com Organization information
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