Youth Soccer Facts

Are you a parent who is interested in enrolling your child in a Youth Soccer program? Many parents want to get their child involved in youth soccer even if they did not have a chance to play team sports as a children. Here is an overview of youth soccer enrollment, equipment, soccer trophies and soccer awards.

Youth Soccer can be a year round sport. Usually youth soccer leagues offer both a Fall and a Spring time program with a break during the cold Winter months. For that reason, it is relatively easy to find a youth soccer league in your area with plenty of room for your child to join, no matter what age group. Youth soccer can start as early as age 3 and go up to age 18 in many leagues. All players are eligible for participation soccer trophies.

If you are planning to enroll your child you will need to bring a soccer ball, shin guards, soccer shoes, and bottled water. Your child may by practicing about two times per week, so be sure that you allot the time necessary to attend soccer practice. Younger children, U-6, or under age 6, do not need cleats. For them, sneakers are usually fine. Your older child's coach will let you know if your child needs to have a pair of cleats. Some leagues charge a fee for the soccer trophy.