PRE-COMPETITIVE SPRING/SUMMER

WHAT IS PRE-COMPETITIVE?

The Pre-Competitive Program (formerly known as Bridge) is open to U7 and U8 players for Spring/Summer 2025. This program offers a structured environment focused on developing foundational skills, game tactics, and teamwork. Preparing players to participate in Tonka United's Competitive Team Tryouts in July.


2025 SPRING/SUMMER OVERVIEW

With guidance from our experienced full-time coaching staff, players will participate in weekly training sessions, in-house games, three TCSL FIVES weekends and the Tonka Blast Jamboree event.


Whether your player is new to soccer or ready to take their game to the next level, this program ensures they’ll be prepared and confident heading into Tonka United’s U8 and U9 tryouts in July.


Players will be evaluated the first week of the season based on ability. Teams will be formed based on skill level. Each age group and gender will have a maximum of 30 players, forming three teams of up to 10 players each. There will not be any friend requests.

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS FOR 2025 SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

U7   - birth year 2018     U8  - birth year 2017

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Key Dates Description
January 31 Registration Opens
March 17 Parent Info Session Q&A via Zoom
March 24 Registration Deadline
April 28 - May 1 Player Evaluations & Team Assignments
May 5 First Week of In-House Games
May 11 TCSL FIVES Event Weekend (5v5)
May 18 TCSL FIVES Event Weekend (5v5)
June 8 TCSL FIVES Event Weekend (5v5)
June 23 Final Week of In-House Games
June 28 Season-End Tonka Blast Jamboree Event (7v7)

BOYS WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MONDAY WEDNESDAY
U7 Boys 5:30-6:30pm Training 5:30-7:30pm Match Times
U8 Boys 6:00-7:00pm Training 5:30-7:30pm Match Times

GIRLS WEEKLY SCHEDULE

TUESDAY THURSDAY
U7 Girls 5:30-6:30pm Training 5:30-6:30pm Match Times
U8 Girls 6:00-7:00pm Training 5:30-6:30pm Match Times

PRE-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FAQS

  • Player Fees

    Pre-Competitive Program

    Spring/Summer Player Fees: $425


  • Spring/Summer Schedule Format

    Each week, players will have one designated evening for training and one designated evening for in-house matches. All trainings and in-house matches are led by Tonka United Staff Coaches at Minnetonka Middle School West (MMW). TCSL Fives weekends will be held at travel locations located around the metro area.


    In-House Games Weekly Cadence

    • Divisions are U7/U8 combined
    • In-House games can be scheduled between 5:30-7:30pm
    • No reschedules due to cancellations
    • 45 minute games
    • Kickoff at 5:30pm or 6:30pm

    U7 - 2018 Boys - Max 30 players

    3 Teams - Max roster 10

    Monday Training 5pm - 6pm

    Wednesday Game 5pm - 8pm


    U8 - 2017 Boys - Max 30 players

    3 Teams - Max roster 10

    Monday Training 6pm - 7pm

    Wednesday Game 5pm - 8pm


    U7 - 2018 Girls - Max 30 players

    3 Teams - Max roster 10

    Tuesday Training 5pm - 6pm

    Thursday Game 5pm - 8pm


    U8 - 2017 Girls - Max 30 players

    3 Teams - Max roster 10

    Tuesday Training 6pm - 7pm

    Thursday Game 5pm - 8pm


    3 TCSL Fives Weekend Events

    May 11

    May 18

    June 8


    Tonka Blast Jamboree Event - June 28

  • Uniforms

    Jersey tops are included in player fees the first season you enter the program: 

    • Royal Blue Dri-fit top
    • White Dri-fit top

    Complete uniform kit required: Royal Blue top, White top, Royal Blue adidas shorts, and socks.

    • If previously a Tonka United Recreation player, you are able to use the Royal Blue adidas shorts and socks from the Rec Uniform Kit.
    • If new to Tonka United, you will need to purchase Royal Blue adidas shorts and socks. These can be purchased at your local store, or through the Rec Uniform Kit Page

Questions?  Contact Sean Downey - sdowney@tonkaunited.org

Many THANKS for our 2025 Spring/Summer Sponsors: