Spring Soccer Registration will open January 1st.
Graceland Recreation provides Soccer Leagues for children 4-12 years old. On average we have between 300 to 400 children participate per season.
Spring soccer: March through June
Fall soccer: mid-August through October.
Registration
Fall Soccer Registration is closed and all spots are full.
Spring Soccer registration will open January 1st.
Evaluations
Evaluations will be conducted August 1st. You will receive specific information via email after registration has closed. Only children 6 and older need to attend evaluations.
Practices
Practices will begin August 16th. Your child’s coach will reach out to you with days and times. Anticipate one practice during the week and one on Saturdays until games begin. Biddy is Saturdays only.
Games
Games run 9am-1pm on Saturdays, beginning September 12th.
League Info
All leagues are coed. League divisions are:
4-5 Biddy
6-7 Year Olds
8-9 Year Olds
10-12 Year Olds
FAQs
Do I have to be a member of Graceland Church?
No, you do not need to be a member of Graceland Church to play in the Graceland Rec league.
Are Teams Coed?
Yes. All teams in the league are co-ed.
Does my child need shin guards and cleats?
All ages must have shin guards.
Cleats are optional for ages 4-7 but rain games could be played so they are recommended.
We will have some used cleats available at the evaluations that parents are welcome to.
What size ball is used?
Ages 4-5 use a size 3 soccer ball.
Ages 6-12 use a size 4 soccer ball.
When Does the Season Start?
The Fall Soccer Season practices begin in August and Games in September.
Are Kids Evaluated for Skill?
Evaluations are for 6 and older only. Coaches will run kids through various skills individually and possibly with other players. Scrimmage evaluations will only be for the 10-12 groups.
Shin guards are not required for evaluations.
When are Practices?
Practices begin August 15th. All practices are 1 hour in length.
Ages 6-12 practice once during the week at 5:30pm or 6:30pm and once on Saturdays until games begin and then just once during the week.
Ages 4-5 practice on Saturdays only.
Saturday practices are between 9:00am and 1:00pm.
When are Games?
Games start September 12th and run from 9am to 1pm.