Overview

Mini Soccers consists of a combined practice/game session. It is designed to introduce children to the sport of soccer through play and small-sided games. Sessions are on Friday nights from 6-7pm. A parent or guardian must be present at each session. BSC does not do fundraisers, but we do need at least 2 coaches per team. Please volunteer when you register online.

Eligibility

Any boy or girl that will be 4 years old on the day of the first game. See the calendar for exact dates. This program is limited to 80 participants only.

Cost

$80.00 plus a $10.00 field maintenance fee and a $15.00 non-resident fee for participants living outside of Bolingbrook

What is Included

Players will be provided with: soccer jersey, shorts, socks, #3 soccer ball, participation award, and a snack after each game

When/Where are Practices and Games?

Mini Soccers meets on Friday evenings between 6 and 7pm.  There are no additional practice times. All games/practices will be at the Lily Cache West soccer fields. See the Fields menu for maps and directions. Mini-Soccers is tentatively scheduled to begin on Friday, September 11, 2020. This date may change based on any protocols in place this fall relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  We anticipate a season of between 8 and 10 weeks, and will keep you informed as the schedule is set in light of current and anticipated COVID-19 protocols.

Rules

There will be 6 to 8 teams. Each Mini Soccers team will play on 2 small adjacent fields simultaneously. The 10 player team is split into 2 squads of 5. The coach and assistant coach each run one field. There will be kickoffs, and coaches may help with throw-ins. There are no goalies, fouls, offsides, or scorekeeping.

Equipment

All Mini Soccers players must adhere to the same equipment rules as In-House at all sessions.

All players must have:

For more information, please contact:

Marguerita Shay
Director of Mini Soccers
[email protected]