Soccer
Current Season
Saturdays, April 20 – June 8
YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy
The Y has been facilitating introductory youth sports in the Southern Indiana community for over 40 years. We are committed to teaching sound fundamental skills and to encouraging each youth to develop these skills in their individual interest and ability levels. Our desire is that, through sports, youth will find a lifelong love for healthy activity and find ways to strengthen values, improve relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun.
Age 3 Coed
This is an introduction to soccer and sports socialization. Children play on a field appropriate for their age with no goalie.
Teams practice for 20-30 minutes before
each game and a size 3 ball is used. The officials take an active role in coaching as
well as enforcing the rules.
Ages 4-5 Coed
Children in this division start to learn many of the rules of soccer. Teams practice one night a week for one hour. Children learn throw-ins and corner kicks, along with a modified goal kick. They play on a field appropriate for their age with a goalie and a size 4 ball is used. The officials take an active role in coaching as well as enforcing the rules.
Ages 6-7 Coed
Emphasis is placed on skill development and learning the rules of the game. Teams practice one night a week for one hour. They play on a field appropriate for their age with a goalie and a size 4 ball is used.
Ages 8-9 Coed
This division continues to emphasize skill development and the importance of teamwork. Teams practice one night a week for one hour. They play on a field appropriate for their age and use a size 4 ball.
Ages 10-11 Coed
Emphasis is on skill development and physical fitness. Teams practice one night a week for one hour. They play on a field appropriate for their age with a goalie using a size 5 ball.