LYA RECREATIONAL SOCCER FALL 2024 PROGRAM SUMMARY:
LYA will be offering during the Fall of 2024 our recreational soccer program for ages U6 through U10. The Program is recreational and emphasizes FUN, good sportsmanship, and player development. Trainings and games are hosted on Uwchlan Township fields. The program is intended to be player-centric with an emphasis on “guided” play not “directed” play. Players are encouraged to be creative and learn how to make decisions on the field during the run of play. All teams are coached by volunteer coaches. LYA will provide training and support for coaches prior to the beginning of the season.
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2024 AGE GROUPS:
U6: 2019 and 2020 Birth Year
U8: 2017 and 2018 Birth Years
U10: 2015 and 2016 Birth Years
Players U12 and above interested in playing recreational soccer we recommend the GEYA or EBYA programs
PROJECTED DATES:
July 15th: Early Registration period ends | $25 Discount off Posted Fee for Early Registration
Aug 1st: Registration closes (limited openings for select age groups after this date)
August 30th: Coaching and team assignments confirmed
Sept 7th: First practice date
Sept 14th: First game
Nov 2nd: Last game
VOLUNTEER COACHES:
When registering your child you may register as a volunteer coach. Coaching assignments will be confirmed
SPECIAL REQUESTS:
· Players choose one evening you are NOT available to train when registering
· Coaches may email the commissioner to request one player on their team (in addition to their child)
LYA Soccer Commissioner: Ridge Waddell | [email protected]
LYA RECREATIONAL SOCCER FALL 2023 SEASON AGE GROUPS DETAIL:
U6 - 2019 and 2020 Birth Years
Who: Players born in 2019 and 2020 are eligible.
Format: 3 v 3 with portable small-sided goals with no keepers. Size 3 soccer ball. 4 periods 10 minutes each.
Where: LYA Hoffecker field
Practice Schedule: Training one night per week during the first 5 weeks (when you register, choose one night your child is not available to train each week)
Game Schedule: Games scheduled between 8am and 2pm on Saturdays
Emphasis: The emphasis is on having fun, developing a passion for the game, and developing a comfort with the soccer ball. No official scores or standings are kept.
U8 – 2017 and 2018 Birth Years
Who: Players born in 2017 and 2018 (or later) are eligible.
Format: 4 v 4 with portable small-sided goals with no keepers. Size 4 soccer ball. 4 periods 10 minutes each.
Where: Shamona Main Park (subject to change)
Practice Schedule: Training one night per week during the first 5 weeks (when you register, choose one night your child is not available to train each week)
Game Schedule: Games scheduled between 8am and 2pm on Saturdays
Emphasis: The emphasis is on having fun, growing a passion for the game, improving comfort with the soccer ball, and developing an awareness of other players, time and space on the field. No official scores or standings are kept.
U10 - 2015 and 2016 Birth Years
Who: Players born in 2015 and 2016 (or later) are eligible. Boys and girls play separately.
Format: 7 v 7 with 6ft x 12ft goals and goalkeepers. Size 4 soccer ball. Games are 2 halves 25 minutes each with one LYA assigned paid referee.
Where: Lower Pine Creek Park
Practice Schedule: Training one night per week during the first 5 weeks (when you register, choose one night your child is not available to train each week)
Game Schedule: Games scheduled between 8am and 5pm on Saturdays
Emphasis: The emphasis is on having fun, building character, continuing to develop ball skills and comfort, and further develop awareness and decision-making during the run of play. At this stage players begin to learn the basics of team play and formation on a small-sided field that mimics a full-sided field and format. No official scores or standings are kept.
NOTE: Division alignments are subject to change depending on registration numbers