Arrows Club Soccer

For more information or registration contact:

Sam Schutz, Arrows Soccer Director  

samueledwinschutz@gmail.com

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About the Club

Arrows Soccer Club is an independent soccer club for Christian homeschool families. We are not affiliated with a school or league. Our focus is on skill development, fellowship, Christian community, and enjoying the game together.

While we primarily hold practices and intra-squad scrimmages, our older players have recently played friendly matches against Rochester Central Lutheran, Resurrection Lutheran, and St. John's Lutheran (Wykoff). Additional games or tournaments may be considered in the future.

Who Can Participate?

• Christian homeschool boys and girls

• Ages 5–11 (approximately K–5)

• Must be at least 5 years old before the season begins

• All skill levels welcome

Players are expected to:

• Have a positive attitude

• Listen to coaches

• Give their best effort

• Attend practices consistently whenever possible

Our goal is improvement, not perfection. Players will be challenged according to their age and ability while learning sound soccer fundamentals.

Pre-K Program (Ages 3–4)

A separate group for 3- and 4-year-olds meets at the same time and location. This program is only for families with older children enrolled in the club. Participants must be at least 3 years old before the season begins.

Location

Emmanuel Baptist Church
2911 18th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901

We are grateful to Emmanuel Baptist Church for allowing us to use their grounds free of charge.

Schedule

Season: August 18 – October 10 (8 weeks)

Practices

• Tuesdays: 5:30–6:30 PM

• Saturdays: 9:30–10:30 AM

Each practice includes prayer/devotional, skill instruction, fun drills, and scrimmages.

Registration Fee

$10 per child

All coaches volunteer their time, and the church donates the fields. Every registration dollar goes directly toward equipment such as goals, cones, pinnies, and soccer balls. Financial records are available upon request.

Waiver

The liability waiver is included in the online registration form and must be completed by a parent or guardian.

Player Equipment

Required:

• Soccer ball (Size 3 for ages 5–7; Size 4 for ages 8–11)

• Shin guards

• Water bottle

Optional:

• Soccer cleats

Parent Involvement

This is a family-oriented homeschool club, not a drop-off program.

Parents are expected to:

• Remain on site during practices

• Help with setup and cleanup when needed

• Encourage players and help build our community

Additional volunteer coaches are always welcome. Soccer expertise is not required—only a love for Christ, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Our Goals

We strive to:

• Glorify Jesus Christ in all we do

• Foster Christian fellowship among homeschool families

• Teach soccer in a fun, encouraging environment

• Develop technical skills, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship

• Give every child equal playing time and opportunities to learn every position

• Encourage creativity through small-sided games and lots of touches on the ball

We are not focused on:

• Winning at all costs

• Demanding perfection

• College scholarships

• Casual, unstructured play

Our primary mission is strengthening the Christian homeschool community through soccer and lasting friendships.