Youth Soccer
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Parks Soccer - Come Join the Fun!
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation has an AWESOME youth soccer program. This Good Sports! Recreational Program emphasizes an environment that is fun for all ages and skill levels. Every child is guaranteed to play at least half of each game, while learning the basics of soccer and good sportsmanship.
For more information about this program, you can continue reading under this heading on this site, or email our staff.
This Spring, approximately 1,430 youth participated in Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Soccer!
2009 FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation will begin accepting registrations on Monday, April 20th for our youth soccer program. Our recreational soccer program is for girls and boys ages three to sixteen. This program is part of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation’s GoodSports recreational programs where fun is emphasized!
Registration will be accepted for the fall season only OR both the fall and spring seasons. A discount rate is given to encourage registration for the full year (both fall and spring seasons). The season begins with two or three practices, followed by playing two games per week. Any additional practices may be determined by the coach. All players registering with Fayetteville Parks and Recreation are randomly assigned to a team based on age. Volunteer coaches are screened and trained by Parks and Recreation. Players who sign up for both the fall and spring season will remain on the same team for both seasons.
EARLY Registration ENDS ON JULY 8th! SIGN UP NOW for Fall 2009/Spring 2010 Soccer
Online registration now available!
Late registration runs July 9-29, 2009 ($10 late fee).
The Fall Soccer Season will be played from August 29 – October 17, 2009.
Register by mailing in or dropping off Youth Soccer Registration forms with payment to Fayetteville Parks and Recreation OR online through the link above.
Game Times
Monday 5:45 / Saturday 9am
Tuesday 5:45 / Saturday 10:30am
Thursday 5:45 / Saturday 12pm
First Touch Soccer
First Touch Soccer will begin on Saturday, September 5 and will take place on the Asbell Fields. This program is an introduction to soccer for children born between August 2005 - July 2006. Children in First Touch will play Mondays and Saturdays or Tuesdays and Saturdays depending on the group you are assigned to.
U14 and U16 soccer
If you are signed up for our spring season in the U14 or U16 division, you will be contacted by your coach the first part of September. Because our oldest league plays teams from all over Northwest Arkansas, their season starts later than our younger age groups. Your coach will also provide your fall schedule when he contacts you. Games are typically play one night a week and on Saturdays.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, please contact one of the following weather hotlines: 443-PARK or 718-7600 ext.1788. These lines will be updated no later than 3:30 on weekdays and by 8am on Saturday mornings.
2009 Fields
Be sure to download a map of the soccer fields. As you may know, there are many fields at the complex, and many teams who wear the exact same type of uniforms. Sometimes, it may be difficult to find your team. Be Prepared! Know exactly where you are going by downloading a map of these two complexes along with your child's schedule.
Coach's Manuals / Drills for Soccer Players
Every coach is provided training and is given a packet with age appropriate drills and games that are fun and develop specific soccer skills. The following links are age specific and include some of the games coaches will use in practice, but can also be played at home with your young soccer star.
U5 & U6 Coach's Manual and Drills