White River Sports Youth Soccer
In the spring of 2011 we will kick off our 7th season of youth soccer here at White River Sports. With over 250 kids participating each season, we want your child to be involved too. We promise we will provide a place for your child to engage in healthy athletic competition.
Why Small-Sided Soccer or Micro Soccer? In 2008 we introduced a new type of soccer called Small-Sided or Micro Soccer. This is a format that has been fully endorsed by US Youth Soccer. It has been proven to teach kids the fundamentals more effectively while providing a more exciting game experience. Four players from each team will play at a time, and there will be no more than 8 players on a team.
"But this isn't real soccer," is a comment we often hear. There have been studies by youth sports organizations across America which have decided this format is the best way to teach kids basic fundamentals. A child comes in contact with the ball more frequently, is able to play each position throughout the course of a game, take and defend more shots on the goal, and the format yields a higher scoring, more exciting game for players and spectators.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When is the WRS Youth Soccer Season?
Early March - Early June | Schedule
How long is the season?
Nine weeks
How many games and how long are they?
Currently, our season is seven games long and each game takes approximately one hour to play
What is the duration and frequency of practices?
Practices are currently one hour long, once a week.
When and how do we register?
Registration can be done online, in person or by the mail and begins in February, ending in mid-March. Sign-up before Evaluations for a discounted rate. Register Now
How old does my child have to be to participate?
WRS is a grade-based program, not an age-based program. We offer leagues from kindergarten through sixth grade for both boys and girls. Operating off of our fiscal calendar which runs from August - July, a boy/girl must be in Kindergarten during the season in which they are playing to participate.
What is the registration cost? What does it include? What do I need to buy?
Your registration fee of $68, includes a team jersey, socks, water bottle, and more. All team equipment for practice and games in regard to balls, goals, cones, practice jerseys (pennies), etc., is provided by the league. Shorts are sold as an option for additional $12. Players will need to have their own cleats and shin-guards, soccer cleats are recommended but not required.
Do we have to be members of the church?
Participants in the league are not required to be members of White River Christian Church or of any church. The league is designed as a community league open to anyone, regardless of church affiliation.
Do you keep standings?
We do not keep standings. We do not have a tournament at the end of the season. The league is designed to teach and emphasize fundamentally sound soccer and provide players the opportunity to compete without the added pressure of standings and/or championships.
Can I coach in the league?
Anyone is eligible to apply to coach in the league, however, we do complete background checks on all coaching applicants and reserve the right to accept or decline coaches on the basis of our discretion. Learn More
