{"id":615,"date":"2025-12-18T17:51:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/?post_type=club-newsletter&#038;p=615"},"modified":"2025-12-19T19:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:38:38","slug":"december-newsletter-2025","status":"publish","type":"club-newsletter","link":"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/club-newsletter\/december-newsletter-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"December Newsletter 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the Kings Hammer Swan City December Newsletter! This edition features Happy Holidays, Lakeland Christmas Parade, Winter Camp, Free Girls Soccer Clinics, New Program: Juniors, Referee Spotlight, GK Union Save of the Month, and more! If you have a player, coach, or team to be highlighted in future newsletters, please send photos and stories to <a href=\"mailto:acorbett@kingshammer.com\">acorbett@kingshammer.com<\/a>. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy Holidays!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As our Fall Season comes to an end, we want to reflect on the hard work, development, and teamwork shown by our players, coaches, and families. It\u2019s been an exciting season, and we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and support from our entire Kings Hammer Swan City community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being such an important part of this journey. From all of us at Kings Hammer Swan City, we wish you a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the field in the new year for more soccer ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-12.38.04-PM-736x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-622\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-12.38.04-PM-736x1024.png 736w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-12.38.04-PM-216x300.png 216w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-12.38.04-PM-768x1069.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-18-at-12.38.04-PM.png 973w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lakeland Christmas Parade<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We were so excited to be part of one of Lakeland\u2019s favorite traditions on Thursday December 4th. We loved being out with our Lakeland community\u2014and our incredible soccer family\u2014 it really meant the world to us.&nbsp;Thank you to every person who waved, cheered, or showed support as we passed. We loved representing our club and the soccer community we\u2019re so proud to be part of. A night we\u2019ll be talking about for a long time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-38.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-38.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-38-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-38-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-37.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-37.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-37-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-37-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-36.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-35.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-39-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-39-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-39-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-39-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-39.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Camp Registration Open<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your player a fun and productive way to stay active over the holiday season! Our Winter Camp is designed for players of all experience levels who want to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game in a positive, energetic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camp Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>December 29\u201331: 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lake Parker Park (Lakeland, FL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boys &amp; Girls Ages U6 (2020) \u2013 U16 (2010)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Players will work on technical development, decision-making, and game awareness through fun, competitive activities led by our Swan City coaching staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enhance your skills while enjoying the holiday season!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/programs\/camps\/skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information &amp; to register!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/2025-IndividualCampGFX-1x1-option2_V2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-601\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/2025-IndividualCampGFX-1x1-option2_V2.png 900w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/2025-IndividualCampGFX-1x1-option2_V2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/2025-IndividualCampGFX-1x1-option2_V2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/2025-IndividualCampGFX-1x1-option2_V2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud835\ude41\ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude40\ud835\ude40 \ud835\ude42\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude47\ud835\ude4e \ud835\ude4e\ud835\ude4a\ud835\ude3e\ud835\ude3e\ud835\ude40\ud835\ude4d \ud835\ude3e\ud835\ude47\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude49\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude3e\ud835\ude4e \u2013 \ud835\ude45\ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude49\ud835\ude50\ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude54 &amp; \ud835\ude41\ud835\ude40\ud835\ude3d\ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude50\ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude54<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce FREE Girls Clinics this January and February as we continue our mission to grow the girls\u2019 game in our community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These clinics are designed to give your player the chance to connect with other players, learn new skills, and enjoy the game in a fun and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinic Dates: Saturday, January 17th &amp; Saturday, February 21st<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time: 9:00\u201310:30 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Lake Parker Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who Can Attend: Girls U12 (2014) through U18 (2008)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All skill levels are welcome.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/media\/headlines\/free-girls-clinics-registration-open-for-january-february\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExREpqUmtya1kwdDdYTlZZcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7gD-4kYvura-J74y4UOH0ZQ4iK_Wn8wd7Py1mfwoz38z0BF5Po16akU2Mk9A_aem_IEnQ8V5l5pCopehyZ3Tgzw\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/media\/headlines\/free-girls-clinics-registration-open-for-january-february\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExREpqUmtya1kwdDdYTlZZcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7gD-4kYvura-J74y4UOH0ZQ4iK_Wn8wd7Py1mfwoz38z0BF5Po16akU2Mk9A_aem_IEnQ8V5l5pCopehyZ3Tgzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to register now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Free-Girls-Clinic-26-V1-B-16x9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-618\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Free-Girls-Clinic-26-V1-B-16x9-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Free-Girls-Clinic-26-V1-B-16x9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Free-Girls-Clinic-26-V1-B-16x9-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEW PROGRAM ALERT!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Kings Hammer Swan City Juniors In-House program is here for our U5(2021)-U8(2018) players at Lake Parker Park! A fun, player-centered program focused on skills, fitness, and a love for the game \u2014 all led by our professional staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for new players and those already in Recreation looking for extra training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/programs\/juniors-in-house\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExREpqUmtya1kwdDdYTlZZcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR52M_Bf0j6zCyaIKbRpLa6O1veCbkJr7lz8QFjh4ieDLUFZBxbZ5fqXYxp3TA_aem_UpYSP2PJDtoheM3iZQQhIg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/programs\/juniors-in-house\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExREpqUmtya1kwdDdYTlZZcHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR52M_Bf0j6zCyaIKbRpLa6O1veCbkJr7lz8QFjh4ieDLUFZBxbZ5fqXYxp3TA_aem_UpYSP2PJDtoheM3iZQQhIg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to register now \u2014 spots are limited!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Juniors-Winter-26-In-House-Program-V2-B-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-619\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Juniors-Winter-26-In-House-Program-V2-B-1.png 720w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/KH-Swan-City-Juniors-Winter-26-In-House-Program-V2-B-1-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central Florida 3v3 Winter Fest<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first-ever 3v3 Tournament at Lake Parker Park on December 13th was a huge success! We are incredibly grateful to all the teams, families, and supporters who came out to make the day such a fun and competitive experience. Congratulations to all of our finalists and champions:&nbsp;<strong>U9 Boys<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Team Stull (KH 2018 Boys) took home the title;&nbsp;<strong>U10 Boys<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Auburndale Scream U10 earned the win over Lava Scorpions;&nbsp;<strong>U12 Boys<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 CCFC Clermont claimed the championship against Boca Juniors; and&nbsp;<strong>U12 Girls<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Auburndale finished as champions. We loved seeing the energy, on display and look forward to hosting more events like this in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/53F0878D-C5FC-47D7-9F0D-F2292CAE1F05-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-621\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/53F0878D-C5FC-47D7-9F0D-F2292CAE1F05-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/53F0878D-C5FC-47D7-9F0D-F2292CAE1F05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/53F0878D-C5FC-47D7-9F0D-F2292CAE1F05-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/53F0878D-C5FC-47D7-9F0D-F2292CAE1F05.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall Recreation Season<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>What a fun Fall Recreation season with all of our players. Our youngest players (Munchkins and MIni Kickers) learned, laughed, and took their first big steps in the game we love. We finished off with our U8&#8217;s with Champions Cup and U10&#8217;s-U15&#8217;s with Judges Cup Dec 5 and 6th and our players were full of smiles, effort, and great sportmanship. We are already excited to see everyone back on the fields for the Spring Season, Early Bird Registration Begins Jan 1st, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-617\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/DSC06623.jpg 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating the Holiday&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Team chemistry doesn\u2019t just happen on the field \u2014 it\u2019s built through shared moments, laughter, and connection. We loved seeing our teams celebrating the holiday season together. &nbsp;Moments like these strengthen friendships, build trust, and remind us that the bonds formed within our teams are just as important as the skills developed during training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"670\" data-id=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/3245433374081656712.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/3245433374081656712.png 903w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/3245433374081656712-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/3245433374081656712-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/IMG_3763-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/IMG_3763-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/IMG_3763-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/IMG_3763-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/IMG_3763.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Referee Spotlight<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet Tim Bussell, a name and face that\u2019s been part of Lakeland soccer community for decades. Tim began refereeing in 1978 in Michigan, moved to Lakeland in 1989, and spent 13 years coaching the Florida Southern College men\u2019s team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019ll tell you he\u2019s a coach first, player second, and referee third \u2014 but around here, he\u2019s all three in one. You can find Tim on fields all over Lakeland, giving back to the game he loves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, Tim, for your dedication to our players, families, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-34.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\" style=\"width:387px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-34.jpeg 693w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/12\/Image-34-260x300.jpeg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the National Technical Desk: School\u2011Year Age Groups: Prepared, Player\u2011First, and Ready<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning with the 2026\/27 season, U.S. youth soccer\u2019s leagues and governing bodies will move from a birth\u2011year system (Jan 1\u2013Dec 31) to a school\u2011year system (Aug 1\u2013Jul 31), designed to reduce \u201ctrapped player\u201d scenarios and let more kids play alongside school\u2011grade peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kings Hammer, we\u2019ve planned for this change and will evaluate every player, team, and location to ensure the best environment for individual growth. We have always been about the player, and we are prepared to ensure that this continues to ring true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Player Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fewer disruptions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Reduced 8th\u2011grade and senior\u2011year \u201ctrapped player\u201d issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play with classmates<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Stronger team chemistry, higher enjoyment, better retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smarter environments<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 More consistent social\/physical maturity within age bands, clearer progression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible pathways<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Players may remain aligned with their birth year or gain another competitive year within their graduation\u2011year band\u2014flexibility that keeps the player and environment first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaner calendar<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Evaluation, tryouts, and placements align more naturally with the school year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to Expect (High\u2011Level Timeline)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dec\u2013Feb 2026:<\/strong>&nbsp;Baseline club communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb\u2013Apr 2026:<\/strong>&nbsp;Publish evaluation windows and birth\/grad\u2011year sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May\u2013Jun 2026:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tryout period for the 2026\/27 season; player\/family touchpoint; updates before decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May\u2013July 2026:<\/strong>&nbsp;Final placements; school\u2011year bands take effect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026\/27 School\u2011Year Age Bands (Aug 1\u2013Jul 31)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>U8:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2018 \u2013 Jul 31, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U9:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2017 \u2013 Jul 31, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U10:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2016 \u2013 Jul 31, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U11:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2015 \u2013 Jul 31, 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U12:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2014 \u2013 Jul 31, 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U13:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2013 \u2013 Jul 31, 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U14:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2012 \u2013 Jul 31, 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U15:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2011 \u2013 Jul 31, 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U16:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2010 \u2013 Jul 31, 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U17:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2009 \u2013 Jul 31, 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U18:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aug 1, 2008 \u2013 Jul 31, 2009<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our DOCs already have master documents they are working on and reviewing that show every player in our club and where they currently fall in regard to the new graduation\u2011year bands (Jan-July or Aug-Dec). This is helping us see the bigger picture and start planning now to elevate sessions in the spring. As always, we will do what is best to help each player thrive here at Kings Hammer and develop to their full ability. Questions should be directed first to your program\u2019s DOC. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing all of you grow over this winter and bring it out on the fields this coming winter and spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GO KINGS HAMMER!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Bronson Gambale&nbsp;<em>KH National Technical Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Image-10-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Image-10-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Image-10-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Image-10-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Image-10.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in Coaching?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love the game and want to make an impact in the Lakeland soccer community, we want you on our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Kings Hammer Swan City and help us continue growing and developing players on and off the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/club\/interested-in-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/club\/interested-in-coaching\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interested? Click here to submit your information!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/image-15-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-597\" style=\"width:389px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/image-15-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/image-15-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/image-15-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.kingshammer.com\/swan-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/image-15.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GK Union Save of the Month<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice makes perfect! Check out Brian &amp; Savannah utilize their Kings Hammer GK Union training exercises in our November Save of the Month. From Brian being quick off his line to Savannah leaping at the precise moment, these are two saves you don\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you make an incredible save or a game-saving block? We want to see them! Post your best saves in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/o4SM1UE2EoqUv1wh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kings Hammer GK Union Facebook group<\/strong><\/a>. Be sure to share throughout the upcoming season and YOU could be selected for our Kings Hammer Save of the Month! GK Save of the Month winners will be announced the Friday of the first full week of the following month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monthly winners will be posted on the Kings Hammer social pages and on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kingshammer.com\/players\/goalkeeping-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GK Union page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"GK Union Save of the Month I November 2025\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MdxIzsmaGu0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Connected with Kings Hammer Swan 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