Winter 2020-2021
Registration
Starting September 25, 2020 click on the link above to go to the registration system.
Space in all age groups is limited & teams are filled on a first-come basis. Once an age group is filled, players will be placed on a wait list. There is no charge to be placed on the wait list. **THE LEAGUE WILL 'SELL OUT' SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY**
COVID-19 Protocols
COVID-19 protocols will be in place and must be adhered to. All coaches, players and spectators must comply, in full, with these or you will be removed from the league. A complete list will be emailed to all registered players by November 15th. A snap shot of a few of the protocols in place at this time is below (this is not an all inclusive list - it is also subject to change)
- Coaches and Spectators must wear a mask when inside the complex.
- Players must wear a mask unless there is a bone fide health risk; such determination is made by the parent or legal guardian not the program.
- Spectators are limited to 1 per player.
- All players will attest to their health conditions prior to each game.
Cost
$65 per child for age groups 5-6 through 11-12;
$95 per child for age groups 13-14 and 15-17.
Family discount: first 2 children in family pay regular price; additional children receive a $10 discount for the 3rd child and a $20 discound for the 4th child. Children must be registered at the same time in order for the discount to be applied in the registration system.
Financial Hardship Concerns? Please contact hfg.indoor.soccer@gmail.com to discuss possible options.
Individual sign-ups only; no team sign-ups.
Age Groups
The age determination date is August 1st for all age groups except the 5-6 Co-ed. For 5-6 Co-ed, a child must be 5 years old before December 1, 2018. No exceptions.
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5-6 Co-ed
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7-8 Boys
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9-10 Boys
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11-12 Boys
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13-14 Boys
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15-17 Boys
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High School Co-ed
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7-8 Girls
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9-10 Girls
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11-12 Girls
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13-14 Girls
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15-17 Girls
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Parents may choose to play their child 1 age group up. For example, if a child is 8 on August 1st and thus qualifies to play in the 7-8 age group, the parents can choose instead to play the child in the 9-10 age group.
The 5-6 Co-ed age group is more clinic oriented. Each session is split between practice time and game time. For children who have played this format previously and are ready for a full game, parents may choose the 7-8 age group. Just remember the size difference between a 6 year old and an 8-9 year old. Once you have selected an age group, you can move your child to another age group only if there is space available in that age group.
Time and Place
The program will begin in mid November/early December and will run through mid-March 2019 (Dates are dependent on age group). All games for the 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 age groups are played at the Forest Hill/Hickory Activities Center on Commerce Road in Forest Hill, MD. Games for the 13-14 and 15-17 age groups are played at the Harford Sports Performance Center at 121 Industry Lane in Forest Hill, MD.
Each age group meets only 1 day a week. There is no practice day and game day like outdoor soccer. Generally, the first 3 weeks of the season are practice sessions. After that, the regular season games begin. No standings are kept. There will also be an end-of-season tournament for all age groups except the 5-6 Co-ed. The tournament is based on a random draw match-up.
Preliminarily, the different age groups will play as follows:
- The 5-6 teams will play on Sunday afternoon (Saturday is possible as an overflow day if needed).
- The 7-8 and 9-10 teams will play on Thursday or Friday evenings, or Saturday.
- The 11-12 Boys teams will play on Monday or Tuesday evenings.
- The 11-12 Girls teams will play on Tuesday evenings.
- The 13-14 teams will play on Monday or Thursday or Friday evenings.
- The 15-17 teams will play on Friday evenings.
- The High School Co-Ed teams will play on Friday or Saturday evenings.
**These days are subject to change based upon registration response and field availability.
Teams
Teams are formed by age group and a selection process via a 'draft' conducted by coaches in early November. During the registration process, requests may be made but the program can not guarantee any request (other than siblings if they were in the same age group). An emphasis on parity amongst the teams is placed during the draft. Every effort is made to balance the teams accordingly to the benefit of everyone in the league.
The High School Co-Ed league 'team registrations' is allowed . Players must still register individually but in the comments section they should indicate what team they are registering for. This is the only age group that allows team registrations
Equipment Needed
All players will need shin guards, soccer socks to cover the shin guards, soccer ball, sneakers (regular tennis shoes) or an indoor soccer shoe (no shoes with spikes/cleats), and lots of water for each session. Indoor soccer is a much faster paced game.
Game Balls:
Ages 5-6 # 3 ball
Ages 7-8, 9-10 # 4 ball
Ages 11-12, 13-14, 15-17 # 5 ball
Volunteer Opportunities
Our program is made possible by our outstanding volunteers. Interested in joining? Coaches and Assistant Coaches are needed. Just register as a volunteer for the program. All coaches and assistant coaches are subject to a rec council background check. Interested in helping in another way? Contact us.
Contact
Email hfg.indoor.soccer@gmail.com
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