FirstKick

Registration OPENS. . . . January 9 • Kick-Off Special! Register by January 30 to save $50 on each registration. • Final Whistle Savings! Register between January 31 and February 13 to save $25 on each registration. Registration CLOSES. . . . March 1 at 11:59 PM • Registrations after the closing deadline will be accepted based on availability. Cleat Exchange.(/cleat-exchange) . . . March 22 Trainings Begins....Week of March 16 Games Begin....Weekend of April 11 • All Game Weekends: • April 11 • April 18 • April 25 • May 2 • May 9 • May 16 Season Ends....Weekend of May 16

Valor Soccer continues to expand! Choose from three program location options during registration. • Auburn/Kent Valley • Practice site: North Green River Park • Game site: North Green River Park • Kent Fairwood • Practice sites: Northwood Middle School, Meridian Middle School • Game site: North Green River Park • Maple Valley • Practice site: Summit Trail Middle School, Cedar Valley Elementary School • Game site: Summit Trail Middle School *Locations subject to change based on field availability and enrollment.

FirstKick teams will participate in one (1) weekly team practice with their coach and teammates. Your practice day will depend on your coach as we do our best to accommodate their schedule as a volunteer. Practices are one (1) hour long, typically take place Monday through Thursday, and start between 5:00-7:00 PM. Coaches will be provided with proven curriculum that is age-appropriate for players as they continue to develop their physical literacy and love for the game of soccer.

FirstKick teams will play in an intra-club league with three divisions - Coed, Boys, and Girls. Games will be played on Saturdays. Game times start between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Teams will play 5-6 games during the season, depending on the final number of teams in each division. Games are played on a small-sized "modified or mod" field to optimize player engagement and involvement at this age.

Game jersey included in registration fee! Kids grow fast - be sure to order an accurate size for the new season! ​ Parents will also need to ensure their child has: • Soccer cleats • Shin guards • Soccer ball (Size 3) Need new cleats? Mark your calendar for the Cleat Exchange (https://www.valorsoccer.com/cleat-exchange)before the start of each season! Whether you need new cleats or are looking to donate an old pair, the Cleat Exchange is a great opportunity for everyone!

Valor Soccer is on PlayMetrics! PlayMetrics accounts are family accounts. This means everyone's profile lives under one account, including players, parents/guardians, and any additional contacts you invite to join your account. Step 1: Navigate to Valor Soccer's PlayMetrics homepage.(https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS03NTUtMTcyMzgzNzY5MnxyQkk5cDI0UmZkc0V5VzNoWEZYK1d6OWk2dTh0aERuM3FweGh3eFFxWmN3PQ==) We also recommend downloading the PlayMetrics app on your Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playmetrics&hl=en_US)or iOS (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/playmetrics/id1450640824)device. Step 2: Select the "Continue" button if you already have a PlayMetrics account or the "Create New Account" link to create your new account. Step 3: If necessary, verify your account and confirm your email. Step 4: On the Home tab of your dashboard, add your players. Once players are added, you'll be able to see what programs are available to register for under the Programs tab. Please note that programs will not be shown as "available" until registration is open.

During registration, you will be asked if you have a coach lined up to play with for the upcoming FirstKick season. • If you have a coach lined up or plan to coach a FirstKick team yourself, answer Yes and list the coach's name. You will also be asked to accept the Team Placement Acknowledgement. You will additionally be asked to fill out the special requests section and accept the Special Requests Acknowledgement. • If you do not have a coach lined up, answer No and fill out the subsequent special requests section. As registrations roll in, we place players on partially filled rosters as well as form new teams. You will also be asked to accept the Special Requests Acknowledgement. We do our best to give as many players the ability to play as possible, and we are always in need of volunteer coaches to support FirstKick! Learn more about becoming a coach. (https://www.valorsoccer.com/coach)Registration fees are waived for children of our volunteer coaches! What if I am not placed on a team? We do our best to give as many players the ability to play as possible, but unfortunately, there may be instances where your child will be turned away. Such instances include, but are not limited to, the inability to create enough teams due to lack of players, inability to find a coach, late registrations, and unsuccessful payments. If we cannot place you on a team, you will be refunded in full.

We offer two options to pay the FirstKick registration fee: • Option 1) Pay-in-full • Option 2) FirstKick Split Payment Plan • Pay an initial Enrollment Fee during registration ($100) • Pay remainder on Monday, Sept. 8, the first day of the first week of practice for FirstKick Discount windows will apply to the Split Payment Plan. The discount amount will be applied to the initial Enrollment Fee.

Upon parent request, players may play up one grade level. Parents/guardians must contact the FirstKick Director at firstkick@valorsoccer.com (mailto:firstkick@valorsoccer.com)to make the request. Upon approval, the director will grant your soccer player additional eligibility. Please wait to register until you have received an official confirmation from the director.