3rd to 8th Grade Recreational


Soccer for Everyone: Fun, Fitness, and Friends, No Tryouts Required.


Our recreational program for 3rd to 8th grade operates in the OYSA sanctioned recreational league, Soccer-5.  Kids of all abilities grades 3 to 8 are encouraged to sign up for our 7-8 game seasons in fall and spring.



OUR VALUES



  • Recreational Soccer is played for the benefit of the kids.
  • Competitions are recreational.
  • Games are intended to be FUN.
  • The safety of participants is the paramount guideline for all activities.
  • Winning is desirable, however winning at all costs defeats the purpose of the game and the goals of the Soccer5 league.
  • Lopsided wins are discouraged, and coaches should play short sided, require a minimum # of passes, or make other efforts to equalize the skill level without detracting from the intent of the game.
  • It is the responsibility of the coach to offer every player who arrives for the game on time the opportunity to have equal playing time, excepting issues of team discipline or medical problems.

OUR GOALS



  • Inspire soccer players to have a love of the game and a desire to compete fairly.
  • Ensure the safety of each player as part of every activity.
  • Teach players to respect themselves, each other, visiting teams, spectators, parents, and officials. Treat the players with the same respectful attitude.
  • Develop a spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play in every player, parent, and administrator.
  • Develop fundamental skills, self-confidence, self-worth, and team cooperation.
  • Develop an atmosphere of safe, fair, competitive fun without undue pressure.
  • Make playing soccer a positive, rewarding experience.
  • Provide all players with an equal opportunity to learn and participate in the program.