BAA Soccer Return to Play 2020 Guidelines
BAA Soccer Program Overview
The Bloomington Athletic Association delivers fun, affordable, and safe youth sports experiences, fueled by our passionate volunteers. Our Soccer program provides kids of all ages the opportunity to develop in the areas of sportsmanship, teamwork, and strengthening motor skills all while having fun in a family-friendly atmosphere. Join us in keeping our national pastime alive and thriving!
Volunteers
For our softball program, volunteers are needed as coaches, assistant coaches, line judges, and some umpiring at the younger levels. Check-in at sign-ups!
COACHING: As always we are completely dependent on you as parents to help make this sport the best it can be by volunteering your time as a head coach, assistant coach, or umpire. What better way to be involved with your children than to be a part of their team during the season? Without you, we cannot run this program!
BAA Tournaments and Playoffs
BAA Playoffs and Tournaments are offered for Mites, Cubs, Midgets, Bantams, and Majors levels with an opportunity for the whole family to celebrate how the players and team made progress since the beginning of the season along with having some healthy competition. Parents/Guardians will be notified in advance on scheduling.
Level Summary
Age Group is based on the grade the player is in at the time of registration. Games/Practices begin at 6:30 pm in August and move to a 6:00 start time in September.
| Age Group | Level | Days to play | Fields to play at |
| Children ages 4 - 5 years old in late summer / fall | Mini - Mites | Saturday Mornings | Lincoln Fields |
| 1st & 2nd Grades | Mites | Boys: Tues | Thurs Girls: Mon | Wed | Lincoln Fields |
| 3rd & 4th Grades | Cubs | Boys: Mon | Wed Girls: Tues | Thurs | |
| 5th & 6th grades | Midgets | Boys: Mon | Wed Girls: Mon | Wed | |
| 7th - 9th grades | Bantam | Boys: Tues | Thurs Girls: Tues | Thurs | |
| 10th - 12th grades | High School (Co-Rec) | TBD |
Level Descriptions
Mini-Mites Soccer
| Age Group | Children entering Kindergarten in Fall. Typically the children are ages 4 - 5 years old. |
| Player Experience | The fundamentals of soccer including ball skills and decision-making. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. See the Mini-Mite Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Lincoln fields in Bloomington. |
| When | September - early October Saturday mornings. Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will not be made up. |
| Equipment | Every child receives a t-shirt from BAA. Size 3 soccer balls are to be used, provide your player their own ball if possible, there are a limited number of team balls. Your child must wear tie athletic shoes (MUST be TIE SHOES) Shin Guards Socks that cover shin guards See Mini-Mite Rulebook for more details on Player Equipment |
| Registration/ Fees | $65.00 (scholarships available for those needing assistance) |
Mites Soccer
| Age Group | 1st and 2nd grade in the fall |
| Player Experience | To teach children the fundamental skills of soccer ball handling and teamwork are introduced. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. 7 players on the field, 4 to start the game minimum. All players must play at least half of the game. An exception for late players may be made. 4 x 10 minute quarters. See the Mite Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Lincoln fields in Bloomington. |
| When | mid-August - early October Boys: Tues | Thurs Girls: Mon | Wed Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will not be made up. |
| Equipment | BAA Issued jersey Ball: size #3. Players are encouraged to bring their own ball, there are limited team balls. Shin guards (must be covered with socks). Tie athletic shoes (cleats not required). No velcro shoes, no baseball cleats or metal cleats. See BAA Mite Soccer Rulebook for more details. |
| Registration/ Fees | $90.00 |
Cubs Soccer
| Age Group | 3rd & 4th grades in the fall. |
| Player Experience | Your child should play soccer to have fun, build endurance, learn a lifelong sport. Soccer is about teamwork, counting on others, building relationships, showing your commitment and of course, communication is key to this fast-paced sport. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. 8 players on the field, 5 to start the game minimum. All players must play at least half of the game. An exception for late players may be made. 4 x 13 minute quarters. NO heading allowed. See the BAA Soccer Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Soccer fields around Bloomington. |
| When | August - early October Boys: Mon | Wed Girls: Tues | Thurs Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will be made up Friday evening of the same week. |
| Equipment | BAA provided Jersey #4 Size Soccer Ball Players are encouraged to bring their own ball, there are limited team balls. Shin guards (must be covered with socks). Tie athletic shoes (cleats not required). No velcro shoes, no baseball cleats, or metal cleats. See BAA Soccer Rulebook for more details. |
| Registration/ Fees | $90.00 |
Midgets Soccer
| Age Group | 5th and 6th grade in the fall. |
| Player Experience | Your child should play soccer to have fun, build endurance, learn a lifelong sport. Soccer is about teamwork, counting on others, building relationships, showing your commitment and of course, communication is key to this fast-paced sport. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. 8 players on the field, 5 to start the game minimum. All players must play at least half of the game. An exception for late players may be made. 2 x 30 minute halves. NO heading allowed. See the BAA Soccer Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Soccer fields around Bloomington. |
| When | August - early October Boys: Mon | Wed Girls: Mon | Wed Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will be made up on the Friday evening of the same week. |
| Equipment | BAA provided Jersey #4 Size Soccer Ball Players are encouraged to bring their own ball, there are limited team balls. Shin guards (must be covered with socks). Tie athletic shoes (cleats not required). No velcro shoes, no baseball cleats, or metal cleats. See BAA Mite Soccer Rulebook for more details |
| Registration/ Fees | $90.00 |
Bantams Soccer
| Age Group | 7th - 9th grade in the fall. |
| Player Experience | Your child should play soccer to have fun, build endurance, learn a lifelong sport. Soccer is about teamwork, counting on others, building relationships, showing your commitment and of course, communication is key to this fast-paced sport. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. 8 players on the field, 5 to start the game minimum. All players must play at least half of the game. An exception for late players may be made. 2 x 35 minute halves. NO heading allowed. See the BAA Soccer Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Soccer fields around Bloomington. |
| When | August - early October Boys: Tues | Thurs Girls: Tues | Thurs Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will be made up Friday evening of the same week. |
| Equipment | BAA provided Jersey #5 Size Soccer Ball Players are encouraged to bring their own ball, there are limited team balls. Shin guards (must be covered with socks). Tie athletic shoes (cleats not required). No velcro shoes, no baseball cleats, or metal cleats. See BAA Mite Soccer Rulebook for more details |
| Registration/ Fees | $90.00 |
High School Soccer
| Age Group | 10th - 12th grade in the fall. |
| Player Experience | Your child should play soccer to have fun, build endurance, learn a lifelong sport. Soccer is about teamwork, counting on others, building relationships, showing your commitment and of course, communication is key to this fast-paced sport. |
| Game Fundamentals | This level teaches foundational skills for soccer, encouraging fun, and activity. 8 players on the field, 5 to start the game minimum. All players must play at least half of the game. An exception for late players may be made. 2 x 35 minute halves. NO heading allowed. See the BAA Soccer Rule book for more information. |
| Where | Soccer fields around Bloomington. |
| When | August - early October Boys: Mon | Wed Girls: Mon | Wed Parents must remain on-site with children during instruction and games. Rain-outs will be made up Friday evening of the same week. |
| Equipment | BAA provided Jersey #5 Size Soccer Ball Players are encouraged to bring their own ball, there are limited team balls. Shin guards (must be covered with socks). Tie athletic shoes (cleats not required). No velcro shoes, no baseball cleats, or metal cleats. See BAA Mite Soccer Rulebook for more details |
| Registration/ Fees | $90.00 |
CONTACTS
BAA Soccer Level Directors |
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| Mini Mite Director (Co-Rec) | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
GIRLS |
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| Mite (1 - 2) | John Chambers | johncc5683@gmail.com | 612.227.6921 |
| Cub (3 - 4) | Eric Black | nicolenorthrop35@yahoo.com | 612.791.9716 |
| Midget/ Bantam (5 - 7) | Christopher Gerber | chriswgerber@gmail.com | 612.810.9849 |
BOYS |
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| Mite (1 - 2) | John Chambers | johncc5683@gmail.com | 612.227.6921 |
| Cub (3 - 4) | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN |
| Midget (5 - 6) | Christopher Gerber | chriswgerber@gmail.com | 612.810.9849 |
BAA Soccer Contacts |
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| Soccer Commissioner | OPEN | ||
| Equipment Director | Rafael Vega | rafael.vega@genmills.com | 952.457.9363 |
| Administration | Stephanie Nicholson | baaonline1954@gmail.com | 952.373.1563 |
| Referee Coordinator | Sonia Vega | Antologia324@yahoo.com | 612.275.6614 |
| Scorekeeper | Vince Cannavo | baascores@gmail.com | |
Rulebook | Mini-Mite Rulebook | Mite Rulebook | Incident Form | WEATHER UPDATES
