Takoma Soccer League

Friends of Takoma Recreation Center, DC Department of Parks & Recreation,

Washington Soccer Club, Capitol Community Soccer, US Soccer Foundation & United Soccer Club

Spring Season -- April 5 – June 7, 2008

May 26 (Memorial Day—No Games)

Fact Sheet

School/community club teams as well as individual boys and girls 3-11 years are invited to join the Takoma Soccer League. (A school or community club consists of children from the same school/community group. Depending on the ages, a school/community club can have multiple teams. Individual boys and girls will play on the Takoma recreation club teams.)
There is no fee to register and play
The Friends of Takoma Recreation Center asks for a $20 donation per child to support student referees
Insurance is provided to all registered participants—every child must register

All games are played on Saturdays at Takoma Recreation Center, 3^rd and Van Buren Street, NW
Every Saturday session will include ½ hour skill development session before each game
Age groups are as follows :

3 and 4 year olds

(Children ready to play an entire game; can “play up” with the 5 and 6 year olds.)

U6 Games are 30 minutes or 2, 15 minute half’s
Born 2001 & younger 5 & 6 year olds

(At least 4 players needed per team a.k.a. 4v4)

U8 Games are 40 minutes or 2, 20 minute half’s
Born 1999 & younger 7 & 8 year olds
At least 5 players needed per team a.k.a. 5v5)

U11 -- Games are 60 minutes or 2, 30 minute half’s
Born 1996 and younger [9-10-11]*

(More players are needed for all teams in this age group please continue to recruit)

(At least 5 players needed per team a.k.a. 5v5)

Parents are responsible for transportation to all games
School clubs can practice at their school or at a selected DPR site arranged by the league

School clubs encouraged to use school colors for uniforms—shorts, shirt, shin guards and tennis shoes
The league can provide information on where to purchase uniforms
Each school/community club must have an adult point of contact
For more information call Mr. Chris Garrett at 202-483-4190 or Ms. Gina Douglas at 202-726-1259
Registration form