Welcome To The Shawnee Soccer Club!

For Information about the Elite program, please contact the

Elite Coordinator: Andy Alvey, 913.962.9424 Premier@ShawneeSoccer.org

Elite coaches, the Club will be going with a new Elite logo and uniform kit (either Adidas or Nike) starting with the Fall '09 season. In view of that, teams - especially those newly formed teams for '08-'09 - can choose to go with a less expensive interim uniform kit from Challenger as opposed to the current Diadora Valido kit. Newly formed teams can go with the Valido kit if they prefer.

Beginning with play in Fall of 2009, all Elite teams will be required to wear whatever uniform kit (either Adidas or Nike) selected by the Club.

The price list for the Challenger kit is as follows: Basic kit: $44 (includes a green and white knit jersey, shorts and one pair of socks, all screenprinting/numbering, and all applicable taxes) Individual item prices:
                                     green jersey - $13
                                     shorts - $8
                                     white conflict jersey - $15
                                     socks - $2.50

You can still order a hoodie for $22 from Performance Activewear and Challenger is also offering a pair of poly warm-up pants for $23, which includes the Elite logo and the player's uniform number. Carroll will have more information on these.

We do not have a specific order form for the Challenger kit, but instead we will use the basic three-part form that we have used for our rec uniform orders. Unfortunately, that form is no longer posted on the Club website, but there will be a supply of them at the Club offices for you to fill out when you show up. If any of your individual players come in to try on any items for size, it will be their responsibility to convey their sizing information to you for your team order. Carroll will not be in a position to keep a record of individual sizes.
Returning teams should have already received a communication regarding the Diadora Valido uniform orders.

Photos of Shawnee Elite Teams that have Won Tournaments!!

FAQ's Concerning the SSC Elite Program:

1. What is Shawnee Elite?
Elite Letter

2. How do we know if your child is ready for Elite?
If your child has exhibited the physical and psychological skills to play competitive soccer, and is willing to dedicate the time and effort necessary to play at the competitive/premier level of soccer.

3. Are the rules different?
Competitive/premier soccer uses the same FIFA Laws of the Game as found in recreational soccer, but the premier Rules of Competition are different. Competitive/premier soccer, as befitting its name, is noticeably more physical and aggressive than what you and your child have probably experienced at the recreational level.

4. How far do the teams travel?
League games are played at Heritage Soccer Park, at 175th and Lackman, Olathe, Kansas, or other venues as determined by Heartland Soccer Association, but tournament games may be played at out-of-town venues requiring overnight lodging. Practice sessions are held at the Swarner Park (63rd and Lackman), Riverfront Park (43rd & K-7), and other venues as determined by the SSC.

5. What are the costs?
The seasonal registration fee is $85, payable prior to rostering. Elite Premier Registration Form Elite coaches are also permitted to charge a monthly fee commensurate with their coaching license/diploma/certificate for those months in which they are providing coaching services. Go to: Elite Information letter and Elite Coaching Guidelines, for further details. Elite teams are required to wear the SSC Elite uniform, which are sold by the club at cost.

6. Are there Tryouts?
Tryouts begin the Saturday immediately following the Kansas State Cup competition, usually mid-June of each year. Exact dates will be posted on the Club's website. All players, both incumbent and novice, are expected to participate in all sessions unless advised otherwise by that age group's coach. A coach may opt to conduct individual tryout session's in addition to the scheduled sessions. Call the SSC info/rainout line, 913.905.5909, for any updates concerning tryout dates/times.

7. What happens if your child isn't selected?
Any child who is not selected for a team will be contacted by the coach as soon as possible and may be referred to a non-Elite premier team for a tryout.

8. What are the age groups in Elite?
KSYSA Age Groups

9. Who are the Coaches for Elite?
Elite Coaches

10. What do the Premier Uniforms for Elite cost?
Uniform Order form for Coaches & Cost Information: Coaches Uniform Order

For more Information on Elite,
Please contact Andy Alvey at 962-9424

See Photos of Shawnee Elite Teams that have Won Tournaments!!
If you have Photos you would like to see added to the Elite Page, Please E-mail them to Premier@ShawneeSoccer.org

Shawnee Soccer Club Team Website Links

Elite Rainout Information:

New Number is 913-599-9777
~ This Number is for the Elite Division Only ~