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Welcome to the Kings Hammer Swan City February Newsletter! This edition features ’26\/’27 Tryout Registration Now Open, National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Juniors In-House, Free Girls Clinic, USYS National ODP Team, Spring Break Camp, Weston Cup Finalists, HS Girls State Championship, Featured Education: “Player Development: The Game Becomes the Classroom”, 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 acorbett@kingshammer.com<\/a>. Each newsletter will be posted on our website as well as our social pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

’26\/’27 Tryout Registration Now Open!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

With the upcoming age group changes taking effect, we are aligning our player pathway to ensure a seamless transition and continued development for all athletes. (Click here to view the 2026\/2027 Age Groupings.)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juniors (U5\u2013U8)<\/strong> – Kings Hammer Juniors introduces young players to soccer in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate environment. The program focuses on building confidence, developing foundational skills, and fostering a love for the game. Juniors runs in 5\u20136 week sessions with 1 training session and 1 game day per week. No tryouts for Juniors, registration coming soon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academy (U8\u2013U19)<\/strong> – Kings Hammer Academy emphasizes long-term player development, technical growth, and enjoyment of the game. The program is designed to prepare players for future competitive pathways while nurturing creativity and confidence on the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elite (U9\u2013U19<\/strong>) – Kings Hammer Elite represents our highest level of competitive soccer. These programs are designed for highly committed players who thrive in challenging environments and aspire to compete at the top regional, national, and collegiate levels. Elite programming includes, advanced training standards, intentional competition selection, individualized development plans, and a clearly defined long-term player pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click the links below for more information and to secure your spot:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n