Thanks for your interest in the Fall 2020 Blitzz Rec Program!

See below sections for more info, contact details to direct further questions you might have about this season and the program.

Brandan Hill
Blitzz Rec Director

Hello!

Registration for Fall 2020 Blitzz Rec is now open!  The Fall season is coming soon and we are looking forward to seeing you and your player(s) back out with us in September!

Fall 2020 Blitzz Rec Registration Dates

Early Bird Registration: Ends June 30th (-$15.00 off normal $112 fee/player)
Normal Registration: July 1st - Aug 15th ($112 fee/player)
Late Registration: Aug 16th - Sept 7th  (+$20.00 on top of normal $112 fee/player)

Registration is by birth year. If registration numbers allow we will do single birth year teams, but there may be instances where we have to combine 2 birth years and/or run co-ed teams to form adequate roster sizes).

Season Dates & Locations

• Coaches Meeting & Youth Ref Clinic on n/a this season due to Covid precautions.
• Practices will start the week of Sept 7th, 2020
• On-line game schedule published on Sept 9th, 2020
• Sunday games are Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18
• Games will be played at the new Bozeman Sports Park (4600 Baxter Ln) and Adam Bronken Soccer Complex (4195 Durston Rd)
• Blitzz Rec Pro Sessions (6 sessions) dates/location are:
  • Who: All registered 2009-2013 birth year Blitzz Rec players
  • Location:Bozeman Sports Park
  • Dates: Mondays, Sept 14th, 21st, 28th, Oct 5th, 12th, 19th
  • Time: 6:30-7:15PM
    
• Camp Sessions (3 sessions) for Blitzz Rec Youngers dates/location are:
  • Who: All registered 2014-2016 birth year Blitzz Rec players
  • Location:Bozeman Sports Park
  • Dates:Sept 23rd, 30th, Oct 7th
  • Time: 6:30-7:15PM

If these fit your world & goals, then Blitzz Rec is for you:

1. My player(s) are born in the years 2006-2016.
2. My player(s) wants to have fun more than anything else. And so do we.
3. We prioritize fun, carpool convenience, playing with friends on same team, and enjoying a happy sideline.
4. My player(s) are not currently interested in high-level competitive play.
5. We do want our player to grow his or her technical skills & gameplay to help them and us decide if we want more soccer in our lives.
6. Our family does not want to travel outside of the Gallatin Valley to play games.
7. We are not interested in win-loss records.

If you decided that Blitzz Rec is for you and your player (awesome), then read more!

The program is offered 2x/year - Spring and Fall. 

The Spring season runs typically from mid-April to early June and the Fall season runs typically from mid-September to late October.

Beginning in Fall 2019, Blitzz Rec approaches the ages in 3 groups and designs the soccer experience for best fit with each group:

Blitzz Rec Youngers - ages 4-6 (birth years 2014-2016)
Blitzz Rec Academy - ages 7-8  (birth years 2012-2013)
Blitzz Rec Olders - ages 9-14 (birth years 2006-2011)

Blitzz Rec Youngers Program

For the Youngers, Blitzz FC follows methods designed by US Soccer that are shown to help young kids learn the game of soccer as well as help them develop as individuals through small-sided games (4v4).  A few benefits to small-sided games are: 

• More time to create more opportunities for learning and skill development.
• Games and practice help develop confidence, creativity, problem-solving, and soccer skills.
• More involvement in the play means more fun! 

In addition, the Blitzz Rec Youngers are offered 3 camp sessions from Blitzz FC staff during the season (as part of your registration fee) and exposes the players/volunteer parent-coaches to training & techniques.  These camp sessions are designed to supplement the weekly training sessions led by the volunteer parent-coach(es) for the team during the season.

Blitzz Rec Academy Program

In addition to a 6-game season of 7v7 youth-refereed games, we offer 6 weekly Pro Sessions to enhance the Blitzz Rec Academy players' experience.  The players in these birth years are at a critical phase in their skills development and transition towards elevated awareness of the complete game.  Blitzz FC, therefore, has designed these Pro Sessions to cultivate & develop key skills of these players to help successfully transition them to the next-level of competitive play.  The Pro Sessions are organized & led by Blitzz FC professional coaching staff.

For all birth years, the cost is $112 per season (normal without late fee).

What does the cost include?

1. 6 Sunday games at a Bozeman-area field space supported with professional equipment & Blitzz info table.
2. A volunteer parent-coach(es) for each team to lead, organize, and support your players' soccer experience.
3. A minimum of 1 practice/week led by your volunteer parent-coach(es) that are supported by Blitzz with an equipment bag, background check, organization, and some training.
4. 6 weekly Pro Sessions from Blitzz FC professional staff for Blitzz Rec Academy players (2012-2013 birth years).
5. 3 weekly Camp Sessions from Blitzz FC professional staff for Blitzz Rec Younger players (2014-2016 birth years).
6. US Youth Soccer affiliation and the required concussion protocol training of Blitzz staff and awareness that is shared across parent-coaches, youth refs, parents, and guardians to protect your players.

What does the cost NOT include?

The reversible Blitzz Rec jersey required on Sunday games is not included the registration cost.  The reversible jersey is purchased separately for approx $18 at Play it Again Sports (on-line or at retail location in Bozeman).  Order Blitzz Rec Jersey Online from Play it Again Sports Here!

We do offer a $5 discount on your registration (per player) if you already have a reversible Blitzz Rec jersey.  Just check the appropriate box during the registration process to get the discount!

To register, head to the top of this page to the 'Login/Register' option. Click on Register. If you already have an account (thank you!), and go through the registration process. If you do not already have an account (welcome to Blitzz!), you will need to create one and go through the registration process from there. During the registration you can elect to volunteer as a parent-coach or co-coach.  Simple!

We need Volunteer Parent-Coaches and Co-Coaches for Fall 2020!

The Blitzz FC Rec Program is fueled by a passionate network of volunteer parent-coaches.  Thank you!  We are grateful for the support and the commitment our volunteer coaches deliver to ensure a successful program for all involved.  In exchange for volunteering as a coach or co-coach, we offer a $100 discount for each team you volunteer coach or co-coach (max 2 teams) toward your next season's registration. 

Note that you do not need to be an experienced coach, played soccer before, etc.  We only require your passion.  We will set you up with tools and resources to succeed on behalf of your parents and players.  Finally, we often have more volunteers to coach or co-coach, so not all volunteers will find a team.  We will do our best and, in some cases, we may not be able to match you with a team.  Thanks for understanding!