youth soccer • Ages 4 – 14
Spring youth soccer league
march 19 — may 12 6 weeks Mary Dankowski , Program Coordinator
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Program Questions ? Contact our staff .
Each program description includes the initials of the supervisor , so you can contact them directly with any program related questions .
jb : Jeanette Berard 847-391-5700 jeanette . berard @ DPParks . org
jc : Joshua Cantres 847-391-5711 jc @ DPParks . org
tf : Tyler Fuchs 847-803-4653 Tyler . Fuchs @ DPParks . org
mh : Matt Hartnett 847-391-5700 matt . hartnett @ DPParks . org
ss : Shelli Sarg 847-391-5711 ssarg @ DPParks . org
ns : Nancy Suwalski 847-391-5711 nancys @ DPParks . org
cy : Cindy Yelich 847-391-5711 cyelich @ DPParks . org
PLAY SOCCER ! at the Des Plaines Park District
The Des Plaines Park District Soccer League is a recreational league for boys and girls , and an affiliate of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association . Our program emphasizes player skill development , coach and referee training , parent safety awareness , and a safe environment for your child to enjoy the game of soccer .
Youth Soccer teams will be gender specific and age appropriate if enough boys and girls register for each age group . Age groups with low levels of registration may be combined with the other practice location , or into a co-ed team , to fill the team roster .
Coaches in Pre-K , K , and 1st Grade will be parent volunteers .
All participants will receive a phone call from their coach prior to the first practice . If you do not receive a call , please understand that we are recruiting coaches . If you do not receive a call by 3 / 23 , or if you have any questions about the program , please call 847-391-5711 .
Registration Fees
Includes required soccer shirt . Pre-K – 1st grade R : $ 55 / NR : $ 69 2nd – 8th grade R : $ 100 / NR : $ 125
Online registration will end at 5:00p on March 13 .
Scholarships available through : Friends of the Parks Call : Trish , 847-391-5700
evaluation night march 5 • prairie lakes gym
1st Grade : 5:30 – 6:15p . Participants will take part in some games and skills drills .
Grades 2 – 8 Participants will take part in some skills drills and scrimmage amongst each other . Players will be divided by park district staff . It ' s important for your child to attend so that we have the opportunity to evaluate your child . Times are as follows :
Grades 2 – 3 : 6:30 – 7:30p Grades 4 – 8 : 7:45 – 8:45p Important forms are required to be filled out . No requests will be accepted . Please do not arrive before your scheduled time .
Parent ' s Meeting
Wednesday , March 14 from 6:30 – 7:30p , Prairie Lakes Theater Parents should attend this meeting , as we will discuss important information regarding the soccer season , including games , practices , cancellation , equipment needed and much more . Be informed before the season !
Registrations taken after March 13 will be added to the waitlist , if space is not available .
Please note : Due to the complications that arise from late withdrawals after the formation of teams , there will be a $ 20 processing fee on any refund requested after March 14 .
Practices
All practices begin the week of March 19 . Choose the most convenient practice field from the chart on the next page . Players in the Pre-K thru 1st grade levels will practice once a week . All other grade levels will practice twice a week . Location and time are at the discretion of the volunteer coach . * Please note : If registration is low in your practice area , you will be moved to the next closest available practice area , where we can complete a team . All practices will be between the hours of 5:30 – 8:00p . No practices the week of March 26 .
Games
Games are scheduled from April 7 – May 12 , on Saturdays , hourly from 11:30a – 4:00p , depending on the number of teams . All games are played on Prairie Lakes Field , and will be called by USSF and IHSA certified officials .
Uniforms
All participants provide their own shorts , sweats , shoes , and required shin guards . A park district issued soccer shirt is required for games .
Players must bring an initialed soccer ball to practice : a # 3 ball ( 4 – 5 year olds ), # 4 ball ( 1st – 5th ), and a # 5 ball ( 6th – 8th ).
Picture Day
All team soccer pictures will be taken before their scheduled practice . Details and order forms will be handed out prior to your scheduled date .