Sports » Youth Soccer

Fall 2024 Season

League Apps will be our communication tool through the registration process and the season.

Please Note: Due to guest ratio limits, team placement for non-residents is not guaranteed until rosters are complete. If non-residents are not placed on a team in the requested division, a refund will be issued. All residents (in good standing with the HOA) who register during the registration period are guaranteed placement. All registrations must indicate the current address. All addresses are cross-checked through our database. Failure to provide an accurate address will hinder the child’s participation in Legacy Park recreational sports.

All requests (friend and/or team placement) cannot be granted. Participants will not always receive the same coach from year to year. It is important for children to learn new coaching styles and make new friends.

Code of Ethics/Parent Player: All parents sign the code of ethics for themselves and their player(s) for each season. If the code of ethics is not followed a parent will receive a written warning. If a second warning is issued, the parent and player will be dismissed from the program. A refund will not be granted upon expulsion. Be sure to read each code of ethics in depth.

Legacy Park Youth Activities offers a recreational soccer league for Legacy Park’s children, ages 3 through 11. Younger children start in the small-sided program designed to enhance each child’s skill level maximizing the amount of time they touch the ball and providing a non-competitive environment where learning and fun are emphasized. Older children are taught the skills and rules of the game. Legacy Park abides by the “Laws of the Game” as published by FIFA, with some modifications made for youth players.

Players will be placed on teams once registration has closed. The coach for the team they are placed on will decide the day and time of the practice each week.

Registration for Residents opens July 8th, 2024

Registration for Non-Residents opens July 22nd, 2024.

Registration closes July 26th, 2024.

https://legacyparksports.leagueapps.com/leagues/soccer/4238131-lp-youth-soccer-fall-2024

Fall Schedule

Times are different for each group:

September 7th, 14th

October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

November 2nd/EOS Party

Location practices/ games- Town Green

Divisions

We offer U5, U6, U8, and U12 (see descriptions below). Children are allowed to play up one division from their age bracket with parental permission, due to the skill set/athleticism of the child. Under no exceptions will a child be allowed to play down in the age bracket.

Under 5 (U5):  For 3 and younger 4-year-olds (child can not turn 5 years old before the first game): 7-9 children on a team. 3-on-3 format (with no goalie). A 15-minute warmup followed by a 15-30 minute game. Focus on basic skills through having fun. Ball Size #3.

Under 6 (U6):  For older 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds (child can not turn 6 years old before the first game). 8-10 children on a team. 4 on-4 format (with no goalie). A 15-minute warmup followed by 20-minute halves and a 5-minute halftime. Focus on foot introducing passing, foot skills, and throw-ins. Ball Size #3

Under 8 (U8):  For 6-7 year-olds (child can not turn 8 years old before the first game). 9-11 children on a team. 6 on 6 format (including a goalie). 10-minute warm-up before the game starts followed by 25-minute halves (10 minutes half time). Focus on the rules of the game including handballs. New skills to introduce and work on are throw-ins, goal kicks, and corner kicks. Ball size #4

Under 12 (U12):  For 8-11 year-olds (11-year-olds turning 12 in the middle of the season being played). 12-15 children on team 9 on 9 formats (including a goalie). 15-20 minute warm-up followed by a 50-minute game. (25-minute halves) Focus on throw-ins, corner kicks, goal kicks, direct kicks (handball in goal area), indirect kicks, passing skills, and penalty kicks. Ball size #4 Warm-up is to be performed BEFORE the scheduled game starts so that we can stay on schedule. 9:00 AM arrival for 9:30 AM game 10:30 AM arrival for 11:00 AM game *10:30 AM warm-up time will have to warm up on another field to be ready for game time at 11:00 AM.*

The coordinators, coaches, and assistant coaches are volunteers. We appreciate their time and commitment. Most parents are not professional soccer players, but being a leader to the children is important. If you know what a soccer ball looks like, you are qualified to coach or assist. 

Important: While registering your players, please consider volunteering your time to make the soccer program a success. Coaches and Assistant Coaches are needed. For coaching your child’s team, his/her registration will be reimbursed.

Cost Per Season

Registration includes a team jersey, medal, and an end-of-season party. The fees charged help to cover the costs of referees and necessary equipment. Late registration adds $10 and begins on July 25th, 2024 for residents.

Late registration fees apply to anyone who registered either late or did not pay the fee at the time of registration.

Schedule

The Youth Soccer – Each week will consist of one game depending on the number of teams per age group; some may have doubleheaders or a bye week to accommodate. The start time will be Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. U12 games start at 9:30 a.m. There will be a warm-up session scheduled before each game. Coaches are encouraged to schedule practice during the week.

Game/Practice Location – Town Green

To make our program successful, parents are needed as volunteers.

Participants must consent to the medical release form.

For more information, contact the Activities Director and Sports Coordinator at (activitiesdirector@legacypark.org)