These leagues are all about learning and growing. Building a solid foundation in a supportive environment is the focus, and all games are played with heavily modified rules designed to support the success of players as they learn about being a part of a team and get a solid grasp of the fundamental skills. This league will follow US Youth Soccer recommendations for grassroots league format (4 vs.4, no goal keeper, coach/parent game management) and game rules. Additional details below.

• Format: Instructional league offers team practice and play on the same day. The first week of the season will be practice only for one hour.  For the remaining weeks, A 20-minute practice will be followed by a league game.  Co-ed teams for U6 (5 & 6 years old).
  • Participants have a choice of session: Tuesdays (5:15pm-6:30pm) OR Thursdays (5:15pm-6:30pm).

Our volunteer coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please indicate your interest on registration, we would love to have you join us this season!  As we get closer to the start of the season, we will be in touch with you regarding a coaches’ meeting, season information, and practice resources.

These leagues are all about learning and growing. Building a solid foundation in a supportive environment is the focus, and all games are played with heavily modified rules designed to support the success of players as they learn about being a part of a team and get a solid grasp of the fundamental skills. This league will follow US Youth Soccer recommendations for grassroots league format (4 vs.4, no goal keeper, coach/parent game management) and game rules. Additional details below.

• Format: Instructional league offers team practice and play on the same day. The first week of the season will be practice only for one hour.  For the remaining weeks, A 20-minute practice will be followed by a league game.  Co-ed teams for U8 (7 & 8 years old).
  • Participants have a choice of session: Tuesdays (5:15pm-6:30pm) OR Thursdays (5:15pm-6:30pm).

Our volunteer coaches make YMCA youth sports possible and create a lifelong impact on children by encouraging participation and emphasizing sportsmanship.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please indicate your interest on registration, we would love to have you join us this season!  As we get closer to the start of the season, we will be in touch with you regarding a coaches’ meeting, season information, and practice resources.