BRIDGE PROGRAM - FALL

WHAT IS THE BRIDGE PROGRAM?

The Tonka United Bridge Program is for U7 and U8 players interested in transitioning from Recreational to Competitive and serves as the first impression families have of “Competitive Soccer.”


The goal of the program is to provide families with a program that blends pieces of Recreational Soccer (single location travel and competition, seasonal commitment) and Competitive Soccer (some traveling events, paid coaches, player ID).


The success of the program is determined by:

  • U7s that play again at U8 in the fall
  • U8s that transition into Competitive Program at U9 in the fall


The player ID information collected to aid in U9 placement.

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS

U7: Birth year 2018

U8: Birth year 2017

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2024 FALL OVERVIEW

U7 & U8
FALL SEASON DATES August 24 - October 11
TRYOUTS NA
TEAM FORMATION Tiered Pools based on current ability
TRAINING 1x week
MATCHES 1x week
LOCATION Freeman Park - Shorewood
EVENTS Jamborees with Fusion Soccer Club (Sept & Oct)
COACHES TUSA Staff Coaches
UNIFORMS Royal and White Jersey Tops, Royal shorts, Royal socks
COST $295

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
5:15pm- 6:15pm U7 Girls Training U7 Boys Training U7 Girls Match U7 Boys Match
6:30pm-7:30pm U8 Girls Training U8 Boys Training U8 Girls Match U8 Boys Match

*Jamboree Event(s) with Fusion Soccer Club will be held on a Sunday

BRIDGE PROGRAM FAQS

  • Player Fees

    Bridge Program - Fall Fees: $295


    Uniform jersey tops are included in player fees. Players receive ONE UNIFORM KIT for the full 2024-25 soccer year, regardless of the season they join Bridge.

  • Uniforms

    Blue and White jersey tops will be handed out the first week of the season at check-in. Player numbers are assigned by the club.


    Complete uniform kit required: 

    • Royal Badger Dri-fit jersey
    • White Badger Dri-fit jersey
    • Royal Adidas shorts
    • Royal socks.

    If new to Tonka United, you will need to purchase royal Adidas shorts and royal socks - available at our office or through the Recreation online uniform catalog.


    If previously a TU Recreation player, you are able to use the royal Adidas shorts and royal socks used during your Rec season(s).

  • Fall Format

    Each week, players will have one designated evening for training and one designated evening for matches.

    All trainings and matches are led by Tonka United Staff Coaches. 


    1 Training Day per week

    • Training groups of 6-8 players will be tiered by ability (groups will mostly remain the same week to week but can fluctuate as needed).
    • Sessions will be run by paid coaches, led by Tonka Technical Staff
    • Training emphasis will be about improving decision making related to our principles of play and taught through discovery games (constraints led approach)

    1 Match Day per week

    • Team rosters will vary each week and will be balanced by ability -- emphasizing how players applying learned principles in a variety of settings (different teammates / different opponents)
    • Matches will be facilitated by paid coaches, led by Tonka Technical Staff
    • 3-4 micro games per Match Day (4v4, 15-minute games)

    2 Club-Club Jamborees with Fusion Soccer Club (mid-season and end of season)


Questions?  Contact Bridge Coordinator, Alex Ciaccio-McLean - aciaccio@tonkaunited.org

Many thanks to our 2024 Fall Bridge Sponsors:

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