About In-House & Academy

The Northfield Soccer Club In-House & Academy program is a non-traveling recreational soccer program for ages 4-10. This program is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without an emphasis on travel or high-level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills

In-House and Academy - Fall 2024

U4 In-House: 2021

U5 In-House: 2020

U6 In-House: 2019

U7 In-House: 2018

U8 Pre-Academy: 2017

U9 Academy: 2016

U10 Academy: 2015

Season Dates

The fall 2024 season runs from Sun. Aug. 18 to Wed. Oct. 9 with Sun. Sept. 1 off for Labor Day and Sun. Sept. 8 off for the Defeat of Jesse James Days.  Over the span of these 8 weeks, your child will participate in 6 practices and play in 8 games.

Schedule

Both In-House and Academy practice on Sundays and play in games on Wednesdays.  On game days, we will spend about 10-15 minutes reinforcing a previous concept before scrimmaging for the remainder of the time.  Depending on registration numbers, the exact times below may be subject to change.

Sundays (practice day) - Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6

12:00 - 12:30 - U4

12:30 - 1:15 - U5

1:15 - 2:00 - U6

2:00 - 3:00 - U7

3:00 - 4:00 - U8 Pre-Academy

4:00 - 5:00 - U9 Academy

5:00 - 6:00 - U10 Academy

Wednesdays (game day) - Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9

6:00 - 6:30 - U4

6:00 - 6:45 - U5

6:00 - 6:45 - U6

6:00 - 7:00 - U7

6:00 - 7:00 - Pre-Academy Boys

6:00 - 7:00 - Pre-Academy Girls

6:00 - 7:00 - Academy Boys

6:00 - 7:00 - Academy Girls

Due to early sunset, Wed. Oct. 2 will begin at 5:45 and Wed. Oct. 9 will begin at 5:30.

Location

Spring Creek Soccer Complex

510 Jefferson Parkway

Northfield, MN 55057

This is the location for all practices and games at the In-House and Academy levels.  U4, U5, U6, U7, and U8 play on Field 1.  The U9 and U10 Academy groups play on Fields 8 and 9 in the southwest corner of the park.

Player Fees

• $70 - U4
• $98 - U5
• $98 - U6
• $112 - U7
• $112 - U8 Pre-Academy
• $126 - U9 Academy
• $126 - U10 Academy

Registration closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday August 11, 2024.  After that, we will add a $25 late fee to your registration.  We also won’t guarantee friend requests, team placement, or coach requests.

Required Equipment

• Shinguards (players must wear these at all times)
• Reusable water bottle
• Soccer cleats or flat tennis shoes
• Soccer ball
  • U4, U5, U6 - size 3 ball
  • U7, U8, U9, U10 - size 4 ball

Refunds

Refunds for In-House and Academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are at the sole discretion of the board. View our refund policy.