youth soccer • Ages 11–14
Draft DayS
Grades 6–8
D62 Competitive
MIDDLE SCHOOL Soccer League
September 7—October 26
Ages 11–14 • Grades 6–8 • 8 weeks
Chris Poole, Program Coordinator
The District 62 Competitive Middle School
Soccer Leagues are our house 6th, 7th
and 8th grade leagues, redesigned to run at
your child's middle school. Practices
are held immediately following dismissal,
on the school's soccer fields. All games
are played on Saturdays, on the fields at
Prairie Lakes Community Center.
The league is gender specific and
age appropriate, based on the number of
participants.
Practices
Practices include a compilation of drills and
games that focus on developing skills and
building team chemistry. All practices take
place at your child’s school, once a week on
Wednesdays between 3:00–4:45p.
Please Note: The activity bus leaves at
4:00p. Players have the option to leave
practice early via the bus or be picked up
by their parents after practice.
Games
The competitive aspect of this league
includes your child representing their school
as they play against the other D62 Middle
Schools. Games are scheduled from Sept 7–Oct 26
on Saturdays at Prairie Lakes Fields, hourly
from 9:00–11:00a depending on the
number of teams.
By joining this league, your child will now get
to be more involved with their school, stay
active, and play in a positive environment. Uniforms
Parents no longer have to be available for
transportation to practice. Kids are safe,
active, learning good sportsmanship... and
having fun! We're all looking forward to a
great season.
All players will receive a full set uniform
(jersey, shorts and socks) reflecting their
school colors.
Picture Day
Picture day will be announced after the first
week of games.
Players signed up for their specific school
will check when their draft day is, and
enjoy a fun filled night with music and
soccer! Athletes will be evaluated and split
into teams, based on the number
of participants.
Chippewa
Tuesday, August 6
Grades 6–8 • 3:15–4:45p
Algonquin
Wednesday, August 7
Grades 6–8 • 3:15–4:45p
Iroquois
Thursday, August 8
Grades 6–8 • 3:00–4:30p
Players who would like to be on the same
team can request ONLY 1 friend to be on
the same team with. Both players need to
make the request. Request forms are at
the Prairie Lakes front desk.
NOTE: The mandatory Fall Soccer Parents
meeting is August 21, 6:00–7:30p, in the
Prairie Lakes Theater.
practice DayS
All teams practice on Wednesdays.
Practice times are determined
by the coach’s availability.
Practices begin no earlier than 3:00p
and end no later than 4:45p.
R EGISTRATION F EE
$90 • Min/Max: 8/13
Includes a complete uniform.
Online registration ends
at 5:00p on August 22
R EGISTRATION C ODES
6th Grade: #249012-1
7th & 8th Grade: #249017-1
Special thanks to the
Des Plaines Fire Department
for their generous sponsorship of
the D62 Competitive Soccer Teams
Financial Aid Scholarships for soccer and other park district programs are available through:
The Des Plaines Friends of the Parks
Call for information: Trish, 847-391-5089 • Visit: DesPlainesFriendsOfTheParks.org
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