2024 Key Dates | Description |
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January 19 | Registration Opens |
April 12 | Registration Closes (PreK - HS) |
April 14 | Rosters & Schedules published |
April 17 | Rec Coaches Meeting |
April 17 | Rec Coaches Clinic |
April 24 | Parent Zoom Meeting |
April 29 - May 2 | Kick-Off Week (PreK - HS Leagues Start) |
May 6 | Tonka Kickers (4 y.o.) Registration Closes |
May 11 | Picture Day (PreK - 8th Grade) |
May 21 | Tonka Kickers (4 y.o.) League begins |
May 28 | Tonka Kickers (4 y.o.) Picture Day |
June 29 | Tonka Blast Jamboree |
The Tonka United Recreation Program is a volunteer based program and has been for over 40 successful years. Over the past few years it has become harder and harder to have enough volunteers to coach, assist with fields, put on the season ending Tonka Blast event, etc. After many years of not requiring families to volunteer & surveying other community sports programs, Tonka United has decided to implement a volunteer requirement. A volunteer deposit will be collected at the time of registration. We have many volunteer opportunities across the club to choose from which will allow for a return of your deposit once your family volunteer obligation is fulfilled. We understand families are busy so this is also seen as the ability to opt out of volunteer hours; the deposit is simply not refunded. While this is a change for us at Tonka United, it is in the norm for most youth activities/sports. Your volunteer time is not only needed, it is a way for you to connect with your child, their friends, and the community.
Find more information and details on the VOLUNTEERS page.
The Practice-Play structure of the Rec Program is to allow teams and coaches to address the needs of their team and immediately apply them within the team’s game. Each team will arrive at their game field and use the first 15 minutes to run through activities with their team.
For the youngest players, this is a great opportunity to work on the fundamentals of agility, balance, and coordination in relation to dribbling/passing to beat defenders, shooting to score goals, and defending an opponent.
For older players, this time could be used to work on player cooperation in game-like exploration activities – positions, defending/attacking as a group, small-sided team tactics, etc.
After 15 minutes of "practice," the "play" begins with a game, and coaches will continue to facilitate a positive learning environment within the game setting.
Coaches will be provided several activities curated by our technical staff, weekly tips and tricks for managing a group of players, and coaching support. No additional practice nights will be scheduled during the week.
TONKA KICKERS
**Players must be 4 years old by August 31st and starting Kindergarten in fall of 2025. If your player is starting Kindergarten THIS FALL please see the PreK league details**
Introductory soccer and exploration level program
General Schedule:
6 games from May 21 - June 25, 2024
Game nights: Tuesdays at 5:30p
Practices: No additional practice nights
Location: St. Therese of Deephaven
Tonka Blast Jamboree on June 29, 2024
Fees:
Registration: $95
Late Registration Fee (May 7 or after): $125
Uniforms:
Team colored t-shirts provided by Tonka United.
Entry-level, foundational program
General Schedule (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
Game nights*:
> PreK Boys - Mondays
> PreK Girls - Tuesdays
> Kinder Boys - Wednesdays
> Kinder Girls - Thursdays
Game times: 5:30pm OR 6:45pm
Practices: No additional practice nights
Location: St. Therese of Deephaven
Tonka Blast Jamboree on June 29, 2024
*any make-up games will be scheduled for Friday of the same week
Fees:
Registration: $125
Late Registration Fee (April 13 or after): $155
Volunteer Deposit: $100 (refunded after completion of volunteer obligation)
Uniforms:
Full uniform kits are required and are purchased separately online HERE.
Continuation of entry-level, foundational program
General Schedule (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
Game nights*:
> 1st Grade Boys - Mondays
> 1st Grade Girls - Wednesdays
> 2nd Grade Boys - Thursdays
> 2nd Grade Girls - Tuesdays
Game times: 5:45pm OR 7:15pm
Practices: No additional practice nights
Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
Tonka Blast Jamboree on June 29, 2024
*any make-up games will be scheduled for Friday of the same week
Fees:
Registration: $165
Late Registration Fee (April 13 or after): $195
Volunteer Deposit: $100 (refunded after completion of volunteer obligation)
Uniforms:
Full uniform kits are required and are purchased separately online HERE.
Fun based, community centered, sports enjoyment program
General Schedule (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
Game nights*:
> 3rd/4th Grade Boys -Thursdays
> 3rd/4th Grade Girls - Wednesdays
> 5th/6th Grade Boys - Mondays
> 5th/6th Grade Girls - Mondays
> 7th/8th Grade Boys - Tuesdays
> 7th/8th Grade Girls - Tuesdays
Game times: 5:45pm OR 7:15pm
Practices: No additional practice nights
Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
Tonka Blast Jamboree on June 29, 2024
*any make-up games will be scheduled for Friday of the same week
Fees:
Registration: $165
Late Registration Fee (April 13 or after): $195
Volunteer Deposit: $100 (refunded after completion of volunteer obligation)
Uniforms:
Full uniform kits are required and are purchased separately online HERE.
Fun based, community centered, sports enjoyment program
General Schedule (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
Game nights*:
> HS Co-ed - Wednesdays
Game times: 5:45pm OR 7:15pm
Practices: No additional practice nights
Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
Tonka Blast Jamboree on June 29, 2024 (HS players do not play games but are expected to volunteer at the event).
*any make-up games will be scheduled for Friday of the same week
Fees:
Registration: $165
Late Registration Fee (April 9 or after): $195
Volunteer deposit is not charged at time of registration and HS Co-ed League players are expected to volunteer at the Tonka Blast. If not available, other arragements can be made for a different volunteer shift.
Uniforms:
Team colored T-shirts will be provided by Tonka United. Royal Blue Shorts and Royal Blue socks complete the uniform kit. Available for purchase HERE.
Volunteer Requirement
A $100 volunteer deposit is charged to the family account at the time of seasonal registration. If you select NO to volunteer at time of registration, that is considered an opt-out of the obligation and you will not be refunded the deposit.
UNIFORM KIT 2023 - 2025
Equipment & Safety
> Size 3: Tonka Kickers - Kindergarten
> Size 4: 1st grade - 4th grade
> Size 5: 5th grade - High School
Team Formation
During the registration process, you are given the chance to designate one friend with whom your child would like to play. During team formation, we will honor only one mutual friend request. This means that the friend must request your child as well in order for that request to be honored. For example, Sarah requests to be placed on a team with Anne, and Anne requests to be placed on a team with Sarah.
Beyond the friend request, we will also try to place players on a team with at least some players from their school or neighborhood. However, registration numbers and the number of players from each school dictate final team formation.
Parent Coaches
Volunteer parent coaches are vital to the success of our Recreation Program! You can register to volunteer at the same time you register your player for the season. No experience is required.
All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must complete a background check, concussion training, and abuse prevention training through Player's Health (online platform).
Any questions regarding coaching? Contact Recreation Director, Lynk Downing - ldowning@tonkaunited.org
OFFICE HOURS - WINTER/SPRING
Mondays: 10am - 2pm
Tuesdays: 10am - 2pm
Thursdays: 1pm - 5pm
18328 Minnetonka Blvd., Deephaven, MN 55391
952-475-9178
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