MC United's U8 Academy is a co-ed program offered for players who will be in 2nd Grade in Fall of 2026 (Birth Dates of August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019). Players will practice 2x per week from mid-August to mid-October and have the opportunity to play in tournaments that have U8 brackets.
No try-outs are required for these teams. The U8 Academy focuses on development of age appropriate soccer skills and play under the direction of our licensed coaches.
Registration will be open June 1-July 31 for the 2026 Fall Season.
With separate Fall and Spring seasons, players have the opportunity to grow their abilities, and build teamwork.
U8 Academy Details
FALL SEASON (Mid-August-Late October):
- Included in Fees: HOME Fall Cup Tournament September 11-12. Away tournaments TBD
- Academy practices 2 times per week at Peoples Sports Complex (Dates and Times Based on Field and Coach Availability)
SPRING SEASON (April-June):
- Included in Fees: HOME Mountain Bay Cup Tournament the first weekend of May and away tournament, TBD
- Teams practice 1 time per week indoors in April on the turf at Greenheck Turner Community Center. Once outdoors, 2 times per week at Peoples Sports Complex (Dates and Times Based on Field and Coach Availability)
Fall 2026-Spring 2027 U8 Academy
Registrations fees cover field/facility fees, Insurance/WYSA fee, Referee Fees, Tournament Fees and Administrative Expenses.
*Uniforms are not included with registration fee, cost is around $60
Fall: $235 Spring: $235
*FALL ONLY AND SPRING ONLY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE. FALL ONLY REGISTRATION IS June 15-July 31.
**Late fee of $100 for all registrations after July 31.
***Payment Plans are available and will be applied at the time of registration
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Family contribution in the form of volunteering is essential to our club's success.
Families are required to volunteer one shift per player, per season at the home tournament or a special event (golf outing, etc). For example, a family with a U12 and U14 player would be required to volunteer for two shifts at the tournament EACH season (fall + spring).
Non-compliance Fee: $75 per unfulfilled shift penalty will be assessed to the account.
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Contact info
P.O. Box 1071
Wausau, WI 54402