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Competitive Soccer

What is Hobe Sound Striker Competitive Soccer?
The Strikers are the competitive/travel division of the Hobe Sound Soccer Club. Players include girls and boys ages 8-19. Each player must participate in try-outs where their skills, speed, attitude and fitness will be evaluated. Teams will then be selected by our group of coaches, trainers and club officials.

How is it different from HSSC recreational Soccer?
In addition to the tryouts, competitive players are subject to a different set of rules. Recreational players are guaranteed ½ of each game of playing time. The competitive team will always strive to get everyone playing time but determination of playing time is made based upon how the player can contribute to  the  team. The level of play is  faster paced and more competitive. The comp season tends to run much longer, frequently with an early and regular season plus tournaments. The comp player will generally play 10 months of the year.

What kind of commitment is required?
We expect anyone selected to a Striker team to take this endeavor seriously and to always give it his/her best effort. Players must commit to the team and participate in all team activities. As all competitive teams have an increased commitment of time, travel and cost the success of our program relies on parents pitching in by volunteering with coaching, team management, fund  raising  and  concession. We ask that you  carefully consider all of your other sports and personal commitments and schedules before joining our program.

How far do teams travel?
Our younger teams U9-U10, will be similar to the recreational  teams and traditionally participate in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Leagues traveling south to Wellington and north to Port St. Lucie. Travel distance is kept within 45 minutes of home.

The older teams may play in leagues as far south as Miami and as far north as Brevard County. Travel from Hobe Sound can commonly be 1.5 hrs per game. It is important to remember that only 50% of the games are played away and 50% of the games are played at home at South County Park..

How often and when do the teams practice?
Most Striker teams practice twice a week at South County Park, commonly younger teams from 6:00 to 7:30, older teams from 7:30 to 9:00.

When do teams play their games?
Games are played on Saturday and Sunday. There are usually no games played on holiday weekends such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. The season will run from August through May.

How much does it cost?
The base fee for each player is $1,300, if paid in full, or 10 payments of $140 on the payment plan. Registration fees include trainer fees, league registrations, referee fees, uniforms and tournaments. 
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Come join the FUN
In our quest to help the players be successful we try to never loose focus of rule number one - it all works better if the kids are having fun. Our emphasis on player development has allowed our teams to be successful on the field and our program to grow larger each year. We are committed to helping the player have a positive experience and we hope that all the Strikers will strive to be their very best.

For more information, please contact Cory Lloyd

Competitve Teams Comissioner

Phone: 954.445.9704


COMPETITIVE TEAMS UNIFORM

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Required Hobe Sound Soccer Club Kit comes complete with:

1 x adidas Youth Tiro 17 Jersey - Red/White

1 x adidas Youth Tiro 17 Jersey - Black/White

2 x adidas Youth Tastigo 17 Shorts - Black/White

1 x adidas Team Speed Socks - Red/White

1 x adidas Team Speed Socks - Black/White

2 x adidas Youth Entrada 18 Training Jersey - Red/White

2 x adidas Youth Parma 16 Training Shorts - Black/White

2 x adidas Metro IV Training Socks - Red/White

1 x Sport Tek Jersey - Silver

NOTE: Sport Tek Jersey Sizing Runs Large.