For the first time in several years, we are proud to announce the return of Youth Soccer to the Huntsville Patriot League this fall, 2010. Please help get the news out to all prospective soccer players within the HPL zone. Recreational youth soccer is an excellent sport to develop fitness, teamwork, coordination, and agility that will benefit children in all other aspects of life. No previous soccer experience is required. We will be playing other teams from around southeast Huntsville, and will be working with the Huntsville National league while our program grows.
Additionally, three registration days will be held at the HPL field house on:
Tuesday, July 27th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 31, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Saturday, Aug 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
The registration fee is $55.00, and includes uniforms (shorts, socks, jersey). Shin guards are not included.
Regular season play begins around the first of September and concludes in November with a City-wide invitational tournament.
Age Requirements
Our soccer program has teams for players ages 4 through 13 years old. To determine the age division your child will play in, refer to the following age requirements:
Under 6, player has not reached their sixth (6th) birthday before August 1st of the season year.
Under 8, player has not reached their eighth (8th) birthday before August 1st of the season year.
Under 10, player has not reached their tenth (10th) birthday before August 1st of the season year.
Under 12, player has not reached their twelfth (12th) birthday before August 1st of the season year.
Under 14, player has not reached their fourteenth (14) birthday before August 1st of the season year.
Equipment
Players are provided with a uniform to include jersey, shorts and socks. Players are required to wear shin guards to all practices and games. Please make sure your child brings water or a sports drink to all practices and games. Cleats are not required, although they are highly recommended. Baseball cleats have an extra toe cleat and are strictly prohibited. Referees will not allow a player to participate in a game wearing these type cleats. Coaches are provided a certain number of practice soccer balls. If you are interested in buying a soccer ball for your child, inexpensive regulation balls can be purchased at all discount and sporting goods stores.
Ball sizes are age specific:
Size 3: Ages 4-7
Size 4: Ages 8-11
Size 5: Ages 12 and older
Volunteers Needed!
To deliver the quality program you expect from us at HPL, we need volunteers. Some volunteer positions work directly with players and others do not. Some positions conclude before games even start.
Please consider coaching your child, volunteering to referee, or working as a team mom or dad. Previous soccer knowledge is not required to be a coach. There will be multiple training opportunities for coaches, assistant coaches and interested parents during the season. Coaches are able to choose their own practice times.
If you are willing to help, we will work with your schedule any way we can! Every volunteer at our park is also a busy parent. If you have any questions, please contact the director.
