U12 Annual Programming Overview
Program Structure at a Glance
3 training sessions per week
Local weekend games
2 local tournaments per year
Optional winter futsal (BEARS Futsal)
Optional camps and additional training opportunities
SUMMER (June - August)
The summer includes a short post-tryout training period, followed by a break and optional pre-season training opportunities. Camps and training help players build fitness, sharpen technical skills, and prepare for the demands of the upcoming season.
FALL SEASON (August - November)
The primary competitive season. Players train three times per week and compete in local weekend games, with a growing emphasis on consistency, decision-making, and understanding team roles within a structured system of play. Club-wide events like Opening Day Parade and Raise Craze help strengthen connection and club culture.
WINTER (December - February)
Players have the option to participate in BEARS Futsal. Futsal is a valuable development tool at this stage, helping players improve speed of play, technical precision, and confidence in tight spaces.
SPRING SEASON (March - May)
A competitive and development-focused season that builds on fall progress. Players continue refining technical execution, tactical awareness, and overall game understanding in preparation for the next stage of their development.