Join Zia FC for FUNdamental World Cup Soccer!!! 
Zia FC is the only Recreational Youth Soccer League in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the Zia FC World Cup Challenge Soccer League & After School Skill Building Programs, all with Challenger British Soccer expertise.
Our mission is to promote the game of soccer, while teaching children FUNdamental soccer skills, integrity, respect, responsibility, leadership and sportsmanship. 

Zia FC offers two programs with certified British soccer coaches teaching Albuquerque's children premier soccer skills.

PROGRAM #1: The Zia FC Recreational World Cup Challenge SOCCER LEAGUE
8 Saturday games and practice once per week for teams representing premier soccer countries. Players and volunteer parent coaches are provided soccer skills training by our British coaches during the season.  Zia FC promotes equal play time and rewards players weekly.
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PROGRAM #2: The Zia FC/Challenger AFTER SCHOOL Skill Building Program
8 skill building sessions (one per week) at Albuquerque schools, directly after school. This program is the first of it's kind in the US. We have created this program to try and fill a gap that has been created due to budget cuts for youth programs in the schools. When this program succeeds we hope to be able to offer this program to ALL children in Albuquerque.   
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If you have questions email us @
or call Brian @ 505-263-1312

by brian dawson posted 09/02/2010
 

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ZIA FC PROGRAMS
SATURDAY, SEPT 4TH 10:00-4:00 & SUNDAY, SEPT 5TH 12:00-2:00
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD @ THE SOCCER CONNECTION
Click Here for Map to Soccer Connection
 

by posted 08/29/2010
 

Zia FC Soccer League - FALL 2010 INFO
September 6th = Registration Deadline (End sibling discount)
September 10th = Late Registration and Waitlist Deadline ($15 late fee applies)
September 25th = 1st Games
November 13th = Last Games & Zia FC World Cup Challenge Celebration
Zia FC Games are played at Snow & Vista Verde Parks  (Eubank & Indian School) 
 

CLICK TO REGISTER
 

In honor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Zia Futbol Club is taking soccer in Albuquerque, NM to a whole new level of fun.  Our mission is to promote the game of soccer, while teaching children FUNdamental soccer skills, integrity, respect, responsibility and sportsmanship.  What better way to accomplish our goal than to build a community of soccer players representing premier soccer countries from around the world and end the season with our all new ZIA FC WORLD CUP CHALLENGE! 

Zia FC relies on volunteer parent coaches to guide their teams to success with assistance from our partner, Challenger British Soccer.  Zia FC coaches and families receive EXCLUSIVE unrestricted access to “The Challenger Way,” which is a comprehensive soccer resource with hundreds of high-definition practice videos and skills information to use during coaching sessions ($80 Value).  
Go to http://www.thechallengerway.com/ and click on FREE DEMO to trial this brilliant resource.

The Fall 2010 Zia FC World Cup Challenge will begin on September 25^th. 
Our 8 Saturday games will end on November 13^th with entertainment and a snack to celebrate our players' and coaches' hard work, as well as the opportunity for coaches and parents to show their children a thing or two about soccer in our "Parent vs. Coaches" game.
Plus, NEW FOR THE 2010 SEASON, based on evaluation of games 1-7, Zia FC will match equally skilled teams in each age group for the Zia FC World Cup Challenge on November 13^th.

All players will receive new international uniforms for the Fall 2010 season.  
*Challenger Teamwear included in $95 registration fee = International jersey with silk-screened country name, shorts & socks
**Each volunteer parent coach assigned a team shall pick the country your team will represent based on the order in which your child is registered.
Zia FC offers a $10 sibling discount applied to the 2nd and subsequent children until our September 6th registration deadline.
 NOTE: All players are required to wear shin guards 
 (Purchase premium Challenger Teamwear Shin guards online for just $10)

by posted 08/29/2010
 

Zia FC & Challenger British Soccer have teamed up for an exciting new After School Program.

This program offers skill building sessions one day a week for 8 weeks.  British soccer coaches conveniently go to your child's school, and provide training directly after school. Our program is designed to challenge every level of player from a new player to an experienced club player, while developing a greater understanding of the game with training from Certified British soccer coaches.
Examples of skills training during the 8 week program include:

• Passing, control and movement
• Individual skills, feints and moves
• Dribbling, turning and running with the ball
• Shooting, heading and volleying
• Individual and group defending

CLICK TO REGISTER
For PROGRAM TYPE, choose: Fall/Winter/Spring Programs and search by NM or Zip Code for a list of school registrations.

PROGRAM RUNS FROM LATE AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER 25 - DATES VARY ACCORDING TO SCHOOL

Registration fee
$125 for 1.5 hour session
$185 for 3.5 hour session (not available at all schools)
Host a British Soccer Coach to receive a $50 rebate per week you host the coach.  Hosting our British coaches offers a great cultural exchange for your family.

by posted 06/27/2010
 
If you aren't receiving updates from Zia FC, check your JUNK EMAIL and add us to your SAFE SENDERS LIST.  You must add to your SAFE SENDERS list to receive important updates, rosters and schedules from Zia FC.  In Microsoft Outlook, search for an email from Zia FC, click on that email, and then on the TOP TOOLBAR go to ACTIONS, then JUNK E-MAIL, then ADD SENDER'S DOMAIN TO SAFE SENDER'S LIST.

by posted 01/11/2009
 

In light of some situations we had last season, we felt it was a good time to remind everyone that we are all here for the children. We will not tolerate any unsportsmanlike conduct. As part of the registration process there will be a waiver you have to accept. Let's keep it FUN!!!!!

Children's sports are supposed to be fun - for the children. Unfortunately, many parents, fans and coaches don't realize that their actions, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly taken away by adults.

Parents, fans and coaches who follow this simple code can help reinforce what sports are all about... BEING FUN FOR EVERYONE.

The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these "six pillars of character."

As a requirement to register a child to participate in any Zia FC Soccer program our parents must agree to our code of conduct during registration. 

by posted 01/10/2009
 
We have added a swap shop. If you have used equipment that still has life in it let's recyclye it. If you would like to bring items to the stand during the season we will put them on the exchange for you.
Click on exchange in the upper left hand corner.