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Age Group Chart

All soccer teams are defined by birth year. Divisions are separated by U-Age Groups. The “U” stands for “Under” as of Dec 31 of that year.
 

Fields

• Bosco Fields Facility Location Map
• Grand River Soccer Fields Map
• ITC Community Sports Park – Field Map
• Practice Field Layout Map

Spring 2023 Game Schedules

•  Picture Day Schedule (Apr 29)

• U5-U8 Thunder
  • Coed U5 (Born 2018)
  • Coed U6 (Born 2017)
  • Coed U7 (Born 2016) Updated 5/2
  • Coed U8 (Born 2015) Updated 5/1
• U9-U19 Thunder
  • Boys U9: 14 Thunder Royal
  • Boys U9: 14 Thunder Gray
  • Boys U9: 14 Thunder White
  • Boys U10: 13 Thunder Royal
  • Boys U10: 13 Thunder Gray
  • Boys U10/U11: 12 Thunder
  • Boys U11/U12: 11 Thunder
  • Boys U12/U13: 10 Thunder Royal
  • Boys U12/U13: 10 Thunder Gray
  • Boys U15-U19: HSO Thunder
  • Girls U9: G14 Thunder
  • Girls U9/U10: G13 Thunder Royal
  • Girls U9/U10: G13 Thunder Gray
  • Girls U11/U12: G11 Thunder
  • Girls U12/U13: G10 Thunder
• NPSC Lightning
  • Boys U8: 15 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U8: 15 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U9: 14 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U10: 13 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U10: 13 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U11: 12 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U11: 12 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U12: 11 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U12: 11 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U13: 10 Lightning Gold
  • Boys U13: 10 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U14: 09 Lightning Gold (MSPSP)
  • Boys U14: 09 Lightning Blue
  • Boys U14: 09 Lightning White
  • Boys U15: 08 Lightning Gold (MSPSP)
  • Boys U15-U19: HSO Lightning Gold
  • Girls U8: G15 Lightning Gold
  • Girls U9: G14 Lightning Gold
  • Girls U10: G13 Lightning Gold
  • Girls U11: G12 Lightning Gold
  • Girls U12: G11 Lightning Gold

Coaching Forms

• Volunteer Application
• Code of Conduct
• CDC Concussion Training Instructions
• CDC Concussion Training Instructions (for WSSL coaches)
• Risk Management Instructions (for WSSL coaches)
• SafeSport Training Instructions (for WSSL coaches)

Additional Resources

• Referee Guide (Revised Spring 2022)
• Rules
  • Tiny Tikes Soccer Rules
  • U5-U8 Thunder Soccer Rules
  • Rules for U9-U19 Thunder & Lightning can be found at www.wsslsoccer.org
• Free Coaching Apps
  • MOJO:  Practice planning app that makes coaching easy, low-stress and more fun ( Youtube Training Video )
• TeamSnap:  Simplify team organization and communication with families
• Additional Resources from MSYSA
• Soccer Training Videos by MWFC Coaches

Policies

• Soccer Program Details & Policies

Contacts

• 2022-23 Lightning Coach Contacts (updated 7-1-2022)
• T. Chase Root, Recreation Supervisor
  • Email
  • 248-347-0598
• Sean Penndorf, NPSC Administrative Assistant
  • Email
• Novi Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
  • Email
  • 248-347-0400