MOD (or modified) Soccer is for ages 5-8. The teams and fields are smaller than the traditional soccer format. Our MOD league is a developmental soccer program for younger players. Teams compete against other Magnolia teams with an emphasis on skill development. Scores are not kept and there are no standings. Players will receive a shirt which they can keep at the end of the season. Soccer cleats and shinguards must be provided by each player.

U6 and U7 divisions play two games simultaneously, each with a 3v3 format. This allows players more time with the ball and creates a faster-moving game, with frequent substitutions and each player playing a variety of field positions.

U8 and U9 divisions play one game at a time. U8 plays 4v4 and U9 5v5, each with the addition of a goalkeeper.

Players must be age 5-8 by Aug 1 of the current year to participate. For more information, visit our FAQs.

• Season: September and October
• End of season tournament:  “World Cup” in late October
• Games: Saturdays in Magnolia
  

Association Soccer is recreational soccer. Player selection for teams is not based on ability or by any tryout process. The Association is part of Seattle Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) which consists of 14 neighborhood clubs. Teams stay together year-to-year, with the exception of teams being combined due to natural attrition over time. Teams compete in the SYSA City Tournament.

• Age: 9 – 18 as of July 31 of the current year
• Practices: starts in July or August in Magnolia
• Season: weekend after Labor Day to weekend before Thanksgiving
• End of Season/City Tournament: week after Thanksgiving to weekend before Christmas
• Games: played in Seattle Area, usually played on the days indicated
• U10 – Sun
• U11 – Sat
• U12 – Sun
• U13 – Sat
• U14 – Sun
• U15 – U19 – Sat except Wed evenings for U18-U19 boys

Magnolia Soccer is one of the few leagues that has a youth referee program!

For every MOD (ages U6-U9) game played in the fall, a youth referee will be assigned and paid to officiate. MOD referees must be at least 3 years older than the teams they are refereeing, meaning that they are typically ages 8-13 years old. Referees 14 years and older can’t participate in our MOD referee program, but can train to be an Association Referee.

We have found that this program allows young referees to further their knowledge of the game and learn valuable life skills. At the same time, it introduces our younger players to the concept of respecting an “official” rather than just having a parent or coach step in to ref. The program has been in place for many years  and has been well received by the Magnolia Soccer community.

Please be sure to read the Questions and Answers to learn more about the program and to understand the coaches and players expectations.

MOD Soccer Referee Question and Answer

How do I sign up to referee a game?
MOD Referee Training is typically held in late August or early September. There are usually two training sessions. After your child attends the training, an email with a link to a Sign-Up Genius to referee games will be sent.

Do I need anything to begin refereeing?
Yes, you need to get all your own ref gear. That is:

1. A whistle
2. A black with white shirt
3. Some kind of thing to keep time (Watch, Stopwatch, phone, or you could ask a couch to keep time for you)

How much do I get paid?
You will get paid $10 per regular season game and $15 for the World cup games. Plus, anyone that referees a game will be invited to a pizza party at the end of the season!

When do I get paid?
You will get paid once for all the games you have refereed at the end of the season at the pizza party!

What do I do on Saturday’s that I am signed up to referee a game?

1. Arrive about 5-10 minutes early
2. Go to the right field and find your teams
3. Introduce yourself to the coaches
4. Cleat and Jewelry check

When do I blow my whistle?
You blow your whistle every:

1. Beginning of game
2. End of half
3. Beginning of half
4. End of Game
5. (For younger aged players) when there is a stop of play for an out-of-bounds balls because they will just keep on playing!

Don’t forget to blow your whistle loud and proud every time!

Association Referee Program

Do you want to become a referee?

You can sign up for USSF referee classes through the Washington State Referee Committee website.

http://www.wareferees.org/registration/howtobecomeareferee.aspx

After exploring which grade clinic to take you can click on instruction from the left side tab- then clinics. One new feature this season is when you sign up for a clinic you will need to complete 18 modules online and print the certificates for the clinic. Testing will be done at the clinic after a short review.

Tips:
Change the role to referee
Change the purpose to entry level

You will now see what clinics there are for new referees for the rest of the summer. Issaquah is the closest this late date in the game. They are usually posted in the spring and end September or early October. It usually takes 3-4 weeks for new referees to set up their RMA ID which is the risk management background check which is mandatory to referee their first game. Ideally new referees should take the clinic in July or early August to start working games the start of the season.

MOD World Cup
Each year we have an end of season World Cup celebration for our U6-U9 players at Interbay Stadium. Kids parade into the stadium supporting their designated country teams. Family and friends fill the stadium bleachers to cheer the teams on as they play 3 rounds of games on the turf field.

U10 Jamboree
U10 is the first year of Association Soccer where the teams play around the city instead of playing against Magnolia teams. U10 does not participate in the U6-U9 World Cup or the U11-U18 City Tournament. MSC created the Magnolia Cup to give our U10 teams an end of season event and also the opportunity to play their Magnolia friends. Scoring starts at the U11 age, but for this end of season event we introduce the concept of scoring for a friendly home competition and to get them ready for next season. The U10 Jamboree is held at our Bayview fields.

City Tournament
SYSA hosts the end of year City Tournament for our U11-U18 teams. This is a double elimination tournament hosted around various Seattle locations. Visit http://sysa.org for more details.

The Magnolia Soccer Club is committed to providing opportunities for children to play recreational soccer. Scholarships are available through the Magnolia Soccer Development Fund. Players in need of scholarships should submit a letter of need to the President of the Magnolia Soccer Club stating their case.