New! Soccer League, Co-ed Grades K-6
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Calling all soccer fans! We have
a new league this fall just for you.
Participants will get a chance to
both practice and play a game each
week where they can learn the rules,
develop their skills, and play as a
team. All skill levels and
abilities are welcome and
encouraged!
Volunteer coaches are needed!
Ask us about our coaching discount
incentive. Please indicate
upon registration or contact Lacy if
you are interested in coaching.
Please see below for more details.
League Information
Important
League Dates
Game Dates, Time, Location:
Thursdays, September
20-November 8
No games on October 11.
IMPORTANT: The last week of play is
the tournament and will be played on
Saturday, November 17
Hohokam Fields
1235 N. Center Street Mesa, AZ 85201
Game times will be
between 5-8 PM (game times
are subject to change)
Game Schedule:
7 weeks of games followed by a
single elimination tournament
Participants will be notified of
their team, coach, practice time and
location, and game schedule via
email on Wednesday,
September 19 at 5 PM.
Participants will also be
contacted by their coach by this
time as well. (We understand
this is a short notice before the
start of the season, but in order to
allow as many participants to
register as possible and the need to
meet with coaches in advance, we ask
for your patience and understanding
with this time constraint.)
Game schedules will be posted
online below on Wednesday,
September
19 at 5 PM.
LEAGUE SCHEDULES
Kindergarten Schedule
1st & 2nd Grade Schedule
3rd & 4th Grade Schedule
5th & 6th Grade Schedule
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Registration Information
Registration Codes:
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671104-11 For participants entering
kindergarten in the fall
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671104-12 For participants entering
1st and 2nd grade in the fall
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671104-13 For participants entering
3rd and 4th grade in the fall
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671104-14 For participants entering
5th and 6th grade in the fall
Participants should register for
the class code corresponding with
their grade in the fall
Fee:
Kindergarten: $35 for
residents, $42 for non-residents.
(Officiated by volunteer coaches)
Grade 1st - 6th: $55 for residents, $66 for non-residents
(Officiated by Youth Sports Staff)
Fee assistance is available for eligible
Mesa residents
Important Dates:
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Registration begins
Monday, August 13 at 8 AM
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Registration deadline
is Friday, September 14 at 5 PM
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No refunds after
Friday, September 14 at 5 PM, $5
non-refundable fee for
cancellations
How to Register:
Participants may register:
- Online
- Mail in a registration form
- Fax in a registration form
- Visit our office in person
- Put a registration form in the 24 hour drop
box at our office
- At our Youth Sports Kickoff Celebration on
September 7
Sign up as an individual or bring in a
whole team!
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Uniform:
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Participants will receive a team
shirt at their first game. This shirt
should be worn to each game.
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Participants are required to wear
closed-toe athletic shoes or cleats AND
shin guards for safety reasons.
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Participants should were athletic
shorts or pants which allow for more
comfort while playing.
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No jewelry
Team Formation:
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Teams will be assembled by proximity
of residence unless otherwise requested.
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Teams will consist of approximately
6-10 players depending on the division.
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Teammate and coach requests should be
included upon registration or by
contacting Lacy at time of registration.
We will try our best to accommodate, but
unfortunately cannot guarantee any
requests.
Practices:
- Practice time and location will be
determined by the volunteer coach.
- Practices may begin as soon as the week
of September 17 for finalized rosters with
approved coaches. (Due to the registration
deadline, recruitment of coaches, and time
constraints, your first practice may
actually be the week following your first
game. Your coach will provide you with more
information.)
Divisions:
Co-ed, Grade K
- Four 6 minute quarters with 5 minute
halftime
- Size 3 ball
- Plays 4 on 4
- Will NOT keep score
- Volunteer Coaches will officiate
games
Co-ed, Grades 1st-2nd
- Four 12 minute quarters with 5
minute halftime
- Size 3 ball
- Plays 5 on 5
- Will NOT keep score
- Youth Sports Staff will officiate
games
Co-ed, Grades 3rd-4th
- Four 12 minute quarters with 5 minute
halftime
- Size 4 ball
- Plays 6 on 6
- Will keep score
- Youth Sports Staff will officiate
games
Co-ed, Grades 5th-6th
- Two 25 minute halves with 5 minute
halftime
- Size 4 ball
- Plays 8 on 8
- Will keep score
- Youth Sports Staff will officiate
games
Please review the rulebook:
YOUTH SOCCER
LEAGUE RULE BOOK
Score Keeping and Standings:
It is important to know that this league
is about having fun and developing in the
sport, not what the score is or wins vs.
loses. With that being said, we do feel
there is an age when it is appropriate to
begin keeping score.
We ask that all participants, coaches,
parents/guardians and spectators concentrate
on the fundamentals and love of the game
rather than the score.
- Kindergarten and 1st-2nd grade
divisions will not keep score
- 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grade divisions
will keep score
Picture Day:
Thursday, October 25
Hohokam Fields
1235 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
- Lifetouch Sports will be taking
individual and team photos.
- All participants should plan on
being at this game in order to be part
of the picture.
- Purchasing pictures is optional. It
is purely a benefit of our league.
- Coaches will pass out picture packet
information at the first game.
- Picture day schedule will be posted
online below on
October 1.
PICTURE DAY SCHEDULE
Tournament:
Saturday, November 17
IMPORTANT: The tournament will be
played on a Saturday instead of Thursday.
Hohokam Fields (1235 N. Center
Street Mesa, AZ 85201)
Game times will be between 9 AM and 5 PM
- Single elimination tournament
- Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Tournament bracket will be posted
online below on
Tuesday, November 13 at
5 PM. The bracket will be emailed out at
this time to coaches and participants.
Coaches will also contact players by
Wednesday, November 14 at 5 PM with this
information.
TOURNAMENT BRACKET
Parent/Guardian Information:
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Right before your first game, staff
will hold a brief meeting next to the
field for coaches, parents/guardians and
participants. They will discuss game
logistics, rules, expectations, and
answer any questions.
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Parents/guardians will receive a
handbook via email on
Wednesday,
September 19. The handbook
can also be viewed on this webpage
anytime. Please familiarize yourself
with the league in advance and discuss
the information with your child to help
them prepare as well.
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Parents/guardians are asked to read
and abide by the Spectator Code of
Conduct. You will receive a copy of this
via email on
Wednesday, September 19. It can also be viewed on this
webpage anytime.
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Parents/guardians are asked to review
the Participant Code of Conduct and
Guidelines with their child before the
first game. You will receive a copy of
this via email on
Wednesday, September
19. It can also be viewed on
this webpage anytime.
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Participants should bring a bottle of
water with their name on it to keep
hydrated at practices and games. Water
fountains and/or jugs will be available
as well at games.
HANDBOOK
Volunteer Coaches Needed!
Our soccer league depends on the kindness
of volunteers to coach our teams. Youth
Sports believes getting parents/guardians
and community members involved with our
league really adds to the quality of our
program and its overall success. Without
you, we are unable to provide our league.
Ask us about our coaching discount
incentive! If you are interested in
coaching, please contact Lacy.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old and older
- Volunteer application
- Background check, fingerprinting, and ID
badge completed prior to first practice
and/or game
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Mandatory Coaches’ Meeting:
Tuesday, September 18 from 7-9 PM
(200 S. Center, Building 1, Mesa, AZ
85210)
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National Youth Sports Coaches
Association (NYSCA) certification.
Will be provided at the Mandatory
Coaches’ Meeting on September 18
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Abide by the Coaches Code of Ethics
Resources Available to Coaches:
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Online access to practice drills and
coaching tools through NYSCA
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Online concussion training through
the CDC
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Equipment for use during the season
including age appropriate footballs,
jersey pinnies, and cones
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First Aid kit
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Adding an assistant coach to help
with the team (must be cleared by Lacy)
Please feel free to call or email Youth
Sports staff at any time with questions,
concerns, or suggestions. Your feedback is
very important to us!