The 5U-8U Recreational League provides a fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate soccer environment for 5- to 8-year-olds. The 5U-8U Recreational program is designed to help players continue to grow in the sport of soccer by introducing them to formalized games on Saturdays. The specialized curriculum helps players grow in their technical skills and learn the rules of soccer at a developmentally appropriate level for their age. Players will receive a solid foundation of coaching needed to continue into the 9U-10U level and onward.
- Teams are coached by parent volunteer coaches
- Practice is held once a week for 60 minutes and games are played at a centralized location on Saturdays.
- Teams play 7-8 games each season
Small-Sided Game Model | Goalkeeper | Team Size | Ball Size | Practices a Week | Games in a Season | |
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5U (2019 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 6-7 players | 3 | 1 | 7-8 |
6U (2018 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 6-7 players | 3 | 1 | 7-8 |
7U (2017 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 6-7 players | 3 | 1-2 | 7-8 |
8U (2016 birth years) | 5v5 | Yes | 7-10 players | 3 | 1-2 | 7-8 |