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The Athena (girls U13 & up) and Classic (boys U13 & up) programs are for players interested in a highly competitive level of soccer. Emphasis will be on advancement of soccer skills to a level which prepares the player for elite programs such as summer regional league, collegiate, semi- professional and professional soccer. Athena and Classic team participation requires a one-year commitment including a Fall and Spring season.
- youths ages 12-18 (U13 - U19)
- gender-based
- selection through annual tryouts in June and assessments during winter
- player evaluation in Fall and Spring
Team Camp
Mark your calendars now! There is a 5 day, 3 hour per day, mandatory Academy/Select Team Camp for all players, from July 25th through July 29th. Times for each particular age group will be posted on the website early July. The sessions will run from either 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm or 5pm-8pm, depending on field availability and coaching commitments. The registration fee now includes the Academy/Select Team Camp fee, so separate online registration is no longer required.
Practices
- Professional training and coaching
- Volunteer Team Manager
- Two 1 ½ hours per week practices (1 extra hour for Elite/Red teams/$100 extra per season per player)
Games
- Inter-league games scheduled by Georgia Soccer
- U13 and up teams play 11 v 11 sided games
Fees
- U13-U14: $1014 per year
- U15 and up: $552 for Fall Season (No Spring soccer due to high school soccer season)
- The registration fee now includes the Academy/Select Team Camp fee of $90. Separate Team Camp registration is no longer required.
- Some U15 and up teams may elect to participate in tournaments after the high school season is over. This would come at additional cost.
Notes:
(1) U8-U14 will have a payment plan option of 5 monthly installments. If you register after October 15th, your number of monthly installments will be reduced so all fees are paid by March 1.
(2) U15-U19 Select will have a payment plan option of 3 monthly installments. If you register after August 2, your number of monthly installments will be reduced so all fees are paid by November 1.
Additional Fees
- Optional Third practice with your own professional coach (one hour): $100 per season
- Dawson County Parks & Recreation now has a MANDATORY TURF SHOE policy for practices. Turf or rubber-soled shoes are required for practices, in order to preserve the fields for games. Cleats may be used for games
- Tournament fees are shared by all team members, regardless of individual participation
Georgia State Soccer Association offers a U15-U19 Athena and Classic - Short Friendly Season in the Spring. Teams have the option to participate.
Registration Fee includes: Georgia Soccer registration and insurance, Team Camp, referee costs (which are higher for U15 and up), coaching education, field usage, league administration, and professional training and coaching.