Blitzz Soccer Sweet Pea Parade Float (All Ages & Abilities)

CALLING ALL BOZEMAN YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS, parents, coaches, and anybody that loves soccer! We are organizing a float for the Sweet Pea Parade on Saturday, August 7 in downtown Bozeman. We want to celebrate soccer in the Bozeman community and demonstrate our skills! We'll be dribbling, juggling, doing freestyle street soccer along the parade route. ALL kids are welcome that are involved in Micro, Academy and Competitive programs. We'd like to get as many kids to participate as possible that play soccer, no matter what your skill level is. We just want to have some fun and show the Bozeman community how awesome soccer is. All you need to do is wear your favorite team shirt and bring a ball.

We'll be decorating a flatbed trailer that will lead everyone through the parade. The title of the float will be Bozeman Blitzz Youth Soccer Swingin' On a Star to coincide with the festival's theme this year. Lineup for the parade is at 9:00 am and the parade starts at 10:00 am.

For more information/to help, contact Denise Palmquist at 570-5146 or email at denise_palmquist [at]me.com. More information will be available at www.bozemanblitzzfc.org

Spread the word, and join us for some fun!!

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Micro Recreational (Kindergarten through 8th grade)

The Bozeman Blitzz FC is very proud of our youth Micro Programs. The Blitzz is the only organization is the Bozeman area to offer youth recreational soccer during both the SPRING and FALL seasons. In 2009, more than 1100 children participated in the Blitzz Mico Spring and Fall Programs.

The Blitzz Micro Recreational Programs utilize small sided games on smaller fields. The benefits of small sided games on shorter fields include:

• Allows young players to handle the ball more often
• Allows players more opportunities to SCORE GOALS
• Provides higher intensity playing experience
• Offers lower player to coach ratios
• Better environment for developing essential soccer skills
• Less complex game situations foster greater confidence, creativity and decision making
• MORE FUN !!!!

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Academy Developmental (U9 through U11)

Spring Survey -- on next page under "Announcements"

***Fall 2010 Academy & Team Training Registration is now online.  Links are under "Registration" on next page.  Please note: U9 is separate from U10 through U14***


The Academy Developmental Program helps children ages U9 through U11 shift from recreational to more competitive play, with an emphasis on teaching players fundamental individual skills. The goal of this program is to provide a high level of coaching, focus on individual techniques, and minimize the cost of traveling. While most games will be held in Bozeman, teams still travel to games and tournaments approximately once a month.

The largest overwhelming problem with youth soccer players coming from Montana is they do not understand the basic techniques needed to play the game. As a result, soccer teams coming from Montana rely on pure athleticism to win games and the soccer on display is as exciting in quality as watching paint dry! The reason why Montana soccer is behind the rest of the country is simple: we are more focused on winning at the youngest age groups than learning how to play the game. While competition and winning are important, there is a difference between the two.

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Competitive (12 - 19 yrs)

Spring Survey - on next page under "Announcements"

**FALL ACADEMY & TEAM TRAINING registration now online.  Click on links under "Registration" on following page

MYSA CHANGES TO SPRING LEAGUE
(under "Announcements" on next page)

The Blitzz competitive soccer program is for kids who want a more challenging soccer experience than the recreational program. Approximately 250 Bozeman area players participate in the Blitzz competitive program each year. Over 3000 kids participate statewide. Competitive teams travel to other Montana communities and nearby states to compete against like-minded clubs. The spring season runs from March to June and culminates with state championship tournaments.

The number of kids who continue to play soccer in college and beyond reflects the success of the Blitzz competitive program. The club also boasts the several state champions in Montana over the past few years.

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Specialized Training (See Training Flyers for Specifics)

Blitzz's Strength and Conditioning Coach, Abbey Keene, is offering new training services pertaining to Summer Conditioning & College Recruitment Mentoring.

Register now for the High School Strength & Conditioning Camp!

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Summer Camps (See Program Overview)

Every summer Bozeman Blitzz FC brings top-flight soccer camps to town for every level of player. These camps provide excellent coaching to enhance soccer skill development in a fun and challenging atmosphere.

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Indoor Futsal (9-19 yrs)

Futsal is an indoor version of soccer played on a hard surface. Teams have five players including a goalkeeper. Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regulation soccer ball. The rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique, as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.

Drop In Registration now open
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