The yearly EBU Academy early bird fee for the 2024/2025 Academy Program is $1,100 (U7/U8) and $1,200 (U9/U10). If registering after 6/30/24, fees increase by $40.
This fee includes:
- Elmbrook United Professional Coaching Staff
- Registration to participate in WYSA appropriate leagues
- Fall/Spring training sessions, 2x per week
- Pop-Up Soccer, Fall/Spring
- Fall and Spring Tournaments (1 Fall, 2 Spring)
- Winter Training, 1x per week
- EBU Academy Uniform Kit
- Individual Player Evaluation (upon request)
EBU’s Academy Program is committed to all players playing at least 50% of each game.
Players must wear soccer cleats and shin guards to all outdoor practices and games. Players must wear alternate jersey to all practices. In addition, a soccer ball is required at all practices as well as a good supply of water so players can stay hydrated.
U7/U8 players —– Size 3
U9/U10 players —– Size 4
U7/U8 games will be 4 v 4 in accordance with WYSA guidelines.
- Game length, 2 x 25 minutes
- No goalkeeper. No offside. No refs. No build out line. No deliberate heading.
- Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any stoppage
U9/U10 games will be 7 v 7 (with goalkeepers) in accordance with WYSA guidelines.
- Game length, 2 × 25 minutes
- Goalkeeper included. Offside included. Refs included. Build out line included. No deliberate heading. No punting.
- Substitutions are unlimited and can occur at any stoppage.
Teams are formed based on individual ability and skill development at the beginning of the fall season. Teams are made up of players of similar ability.
The academy program’s home field is Elm Grove Village Park. Practices and home games are held at Elm Grove Park. Away game locations will vary but are mainly in the local southeast Wisconsin area.