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Youth Soccer
The YMCA Youth Sports Program helps kids become not only better players, but better people as well. It’s a progressive program, with multiple age-specific levels. Every child gets to play and the games are safe, exciting and fun. We encourage fair play, positive competition, and family involvement.
How are the coaches picked?
GREAT QUESTION!! All of our coaches are volunteers. Some of them are Y staff, some are parents helping coach their kids, while others are folks from the community who share the same Y values. ALL of our coaches go through a background check as well as a drug test. Your child’s safety is our #1 priority.
How often is practice?
Typically our teams practice once or twice a week. We know your life is busy so most of those practices will last around 1 hour. We want to honor your time so we provide resources to the coaches to help make your season the best it can be.
Can I stay and watch practice?
Absolutely! We encourage it! As a matter of fact our teams are always looking for Assistant Coaches if you’re interested in helping
What equipment will my child need?
Soccer School- Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 3 soccer ball.
U7 (ages 5-6) Boys and Girls- Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 3 soccer ball.
Aiken uses a size 4 ball.
U9 (ages 7-8) Boys and Girls- Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 4 soccer ball.
U11 (ages 9-10) Boys and Girls- Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 4 soccer ball.
Aiken uses size 4 ball.
U13 COED (ages 11-12) – Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 5 soccer ball.
U16 COED (ages 13-15)- Players are required to wear soccer cleats, shin guards, and soccer socks to go over the shin guards. This age group uses a size 5 soccer ball.
Fall Soccer Academy 2024 (Ages 7-9) Juniors
This program is designed to provide additional practice time for these young athletes. While participating in the program they will practice soccer skills, continue to compete, and become more confident with their soccer skills. This program consists of sports specific training, speed, agility & quickness training, and conditioning. The program is run by one of our seasoned coaches who also coaches middle school soccer.
DATES
October 15th-November 12th
Every Tuesday and Thursday
FEE
$55 Members
$75 Non-Member
AGES
Junior Academy (ages 7-9)
Senior Academy (ages 10-13)
ADDITIONAL INFO
All players must bring a soccer ball and wear shin guards, soccer cleats, and athletic attire.
No class 10/31/2024
CONTACT
Rina Sinclair
706-922-3300
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/24 | 10/13/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/15/24 - 11/14/24
No class 10/31/24 - Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed |
Fall Soccer Academy 2024 (Ages 10-13) Seniors
This program is designed to provide additional practice time for these young athletes. While participating in the program they will practice soccer skills, continue to compete, and become more confident with their soccer skills. This program consists of sports specific training, speed, agility & quickness training, and conditioning. The program is run by one of our seasoned coaches who also coaches middle school soccer.
DATES
October 15th-November 12th
Every Tuesday and Thursday
FEE
$55 Members
$75 Non-Member
AGES
Junior Academy (ages 7-9)
Senior Academy (ages 10-13)
ADDITIONAL INFO
All players must bring a soccer ball and wear shin guards, soccer cleats, and athletic attire.
No class 10/31/2024
CONTACT
Rina Sinclair
706-922-3300
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Metro | Branch | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/5/24 | 10/13/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 55.00 | $ 55.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
10/15/24 - 11/14/24
No class 10/31/24 - Tu,Th - 7:15 pm - 1 hr
|
Registration Closed |
Soccer School (3-4 years)
Soccer School (3-4 years) Information
At this age group our focus is to continue building on skills learned through soccer school along with teaching essential skills needed in order to play an organized soccer game while having fun!
Practice and Game Locations-
Aiken County Family YMCA sports fields
Teams will practice for 1 hour during the week.
When the season begins you will be able to find games and times at ygametime.com.
Practices begin the week of September 16th
Looking to Volunteer Coach or Referee?
• We rely on our parents and community volunteers to coach our soccer teams.
If your interested in coaching please let JP Hammond know at [email protected]
Coaches Meeting
• Coaches meeting will be Friday Sept. 6th at 5:30pm in the Aiken YMCA board room
Equipment
• This age group uses a size 3 soccer ball if your child would like to use their own.
• Players are required to wear athletic attire, soccer cleats, soccer socks, and shin guards.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/16/24 - 11/02/24
Fall 2024
|
Registration Closed |
U7 (5-6 years)
U7 (Ages 5-6) Information
At this age group our focus is to continue building on skills learned through soccer school along with teaching essential skills needed in order to play an organized soccer game while having fun!
Practice and Game Locations-
Aiken County Family YMCA sports fields
Teams will practice for 1 hour during the week.
When the season begins you will be able to find games and times at ygametime.com.
Practices begin the week of September 16th
Looking to Volunteer Coach or Referee?
• We rely on our parents and community volunteers to coach our soccer teams.
If your interested in coaching please let JP Hammond know at [email protected]
Coaches Meeting
• Coaches meeting will be Friday Sept. 6th at 5:30pm in the Aiken YMCA board room
Equipment
• This age group uses a size 4 soccer ball if your child would like to use their own.
• Players are required to wear athletic attire, soccer cleats, soccer socks, and shin guards.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/16/24 - 11/02/24
Fall 2024
|
Registration Closed |
U10 (7-9 years)
U10 (Ages 7-9) Information
At this age group our focus is to work on how to develop plays, mastering handling the ball and making intentional passes and shots at the goal, as well as learning strategies to playing soccer while promoting good sportsmanship.
Practice and Game Locations-
Aiken County Family YMCA sports fields
Teams will practice for 1 hour during the week.
When the season begins you will be able to find games and times at ygametime.com.
Practices begin the week of September 16th
Looking to Volunteer Coach or Referee?
• We rely on our parents and community volunteers to coach our soccer teams.
If your interested in coaching please let JP Hammond know at [email protected]
Coaches Meeting
• Coaches meeting will be Friday Sept. 6th at 5:30pm in the Aiken YMCA board room
Equipment
• This age group uses a size 4 soccer ball if your child would like to use their own.
• Players are required to wear athletic attire, soccer cleats, soccer socks, and shin guards.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/16/24 - 11/02/24
Fall 2024
|
Registration Closed |
U13 (10-12 years)
U13 (Ages 10-12) Information
At this age group our focus is to work on how to develop plays, mastering handling the ball and making intentional passes and shots at the goal, as well as learning strategies to playing soccer while promoting good sportsmanship.
Practice and Game Locations-
Aiken County Family YMCA sports fields
Teams will practice for 1 hour during the week.
When the season begins you will be able to find games and times at ygametime.com.
Practices begin the week of September 16th
Looking to Volunteer Coach or Referee?
• We rely on our parents and community volunteers to coach our soccer teams.
If your interested in coaching please let JP Hammond know at [email protected]
Coaches Meeting
• Coaches meeting will be Friday Sept. 6th at 5:30pm in the Aiken YMCA board room
Equipment
• This age group uses a size 5 soccer ball if your child would like to use their own.
• Players are required to wear athletic attire, soccer cleats, soccer socks, and shin guards.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/16/24 - 11/02/24
Fall 2024
|
Registration Closed |
U16 (13-15 years)
U16 (Ages 13-15) Information
At this age group our focus is to work on how to develop plays, mastering handling the ball and making intentional passes and shots at the goal, as well as learning strategies to playing soccer while promoting good sportsmanship.
Practice and Game Locations-
Aiken County Family YMCA sports fields
Teams will practice for 1 hour during the week.
When the season begins you will be able to find games and times at ygametime.com.
Practices begin the week of September 16th
Looking to Volunteer Coach or Referee?
• We rely on our parents and community volunteers to coach our soccer teams.
If your interested in coaching please let JP Hammond know at [email protected]
Coaches Meeting
• Coaches meeting will be Friday Sept. 6th at 5:30pm in the Aiken YMCA board room
Equipment
• This age group uses a size 5 soccer ball if your child would like to use their own.
• Players are required to wear athletic attire, soccer cleats, soccer socks, and shin guards.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
09/16/24 - 11/09/24
Fall 2024
|
Registration Closed |
