Director: Jenny Bessonette (972) 820-5226 [email protected]
SPRING 2024 Key Dates:
Early registration ends: December 18th, 2023
Regular registration begins: December 19th, 2023
Regular registration closes: January 8th, 2024
Games begin: February 10, 2024
Bye dates: 3/9/24 (Spring Break) and 3/30/24 (Easter weekend)
Post-Season Tournament: 4/8, 4/9, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 (for teams that qualify)
This league will improve the skill and confidence of each player in the sport of soccer, while developing character through teamwork and encouragement.
Overview
- U4 Coed - 4v4 (no goalie, no referee)
- U5 - U6 Boys and Girls - 4v4 (no goalie)
- U7 - U8 Boys and Girls - 5v5 (4 field players + a goalie)
- U9 - U10 Boys and Girls - 7v7 (6 field players + a goalie)
- U11 Coed and U12 Coed - 9v9 (8 field players + a goalie)
Free agents will be placed on teams that still have roster spots. Teams will not be allowed to have less than the maximum number of players if there are free agents that need a team.
Note: Some divisions may be combined if there are not enough teams in one age group. For example, U8 girls and U9 girls may be combined or U10 boys and U10 girls may be combined. U11 (5th grade) and U12 (6th grade) will both be coed divisions.The spring 2024 season will have seven regular season games + one to two games for teams who qualify for the post-season tournament. PSO guarantees a minimum of six games for the spring 2024 season (including post-season tournament.)Games may be played on the following dates:Saturday Game Dates:
February 10th
February 17th
February 24th
March 2nd
March 16th
March 23rd
April 6th
Playoffs: 4/8, 4/9, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 (for teams that qualify)
NOTE: Some games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday evenings due to increased enrollment.
Registration Fees & Information
See below for “Spring 2024 Ages” to determine what age group to register for before registering. Registration is found at the bottom of this page. A registration refund can be obtained (less $25) prior to January 30, 2024, after which there is no refund. No refunds after practices start.
Some age groups may be combined if there is not a sufficient number of teams to create the age group. Some boys and girls teams of the same age may be combined if there is not a sufficient number of teams to create the group.
Key Dates
- 11/16/23 Early Registration Opens
- 12/18/23 Early Registration Closes
- 12/19/23 Regular Registration Begins
- 01/08/24 Regular Registration ends
- Monday, 01/29/24 Mandatory Coach Meeting at 6pm at the Sports & Fitness Center in Prestonwood Baptist Church
- Tuesday, 01/30/24 Practices begin at PSO
- 02/10/24 First Games
- 02/24 and 02/29: Picture Days in the Sports and Fitness Center at Prestonwood Baptist Church
- TBD: Gospel Presentation for 3rd - 6th grade teams
- Post Season Tournament: 4/8, 4/9, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 (for teams that qualify)
Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches
PSO leagues strive to make every child a champion. Therefore, PSO coaches are led to encourage, motivate, and build each child’s self-esteem as well as his or her athletic ability.
All PSO soccer head coaches and assistant coaches are required to register online for free, submit an online volunteer background check and complete Ministry Safe training. Visit the Coach Information page for more details and to register.
Practice Schedules
Practices begin on January 30, 2024. Some practice space will be available at Prestonwood soccer fields, however, teams may practice at local parks if they wish. No practices are allowed on Wednesdays. There will only be practice space available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Prestonwood. Head coaches will sign up for limited practice space before the coach meeting on January 29.
League Schedules
Free agents will be placed on teams that still have roster spots. Teams will not be allowed to have less than the maximum number of players if there are free agents that need a team.
The spring 2024 season will have seven regular season games + one to two games for post-season tournament (for teams that qualify). PSO guarantees a minimum of six games for the spring 2024 season (including post-season tournament.)
There will be games scheduled at the end of the season for the post-season tournament. The post-season tournament is for qualified U5-U12 teams.
Start and end dates may vary and are subject to change; check the calendar for exact dates and times.
Game Locations
All games will be played at Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Team Formation
Teams are formed based on age and ZIP code. PSO accepts full or partial teams. Players will be placed on teams after the final registration deadline. A player CANNOT be assigned to a team unless the online registration is complete and payment has been received. There are two player placement possibilities:
- Player Pool (New Players) – Players entering PSO who are not on an established team will be placed on teams as close as possible to their ZIP code and/or school.
- Team Pool — Coaches of returning teams must invite all their players to play again. Past players will be placed on the same team as last season by PSO staff unless they request to be in the player pool. Players who played with PSO last season may request to be placed in the player pool if they do not wish to return to the same team.
Uniforms/Equipment
Head coach is responsible for uniform ordering. Each player is responsible for paying head coach back for the uniform. Players are required to purchase their own soccer cleats, shin guards and appropriate size soccer ball based on the chart below.
Standards of Play
U4 Coed will play 4v4 and no referee. U5 - U6 boys and girls will play 4v4 with one referee. U7 - U8 boys and girls will play 5v5 (4 field players and one goalie) with one referee. U9 - U10 boys and girls will play 7v7 (6 field players and one goalie) with two referees. U11 - U12 will be coed and will play 9v9 (8 field players and one goalie) with two referees. U4-U6 have a max roster of 8. U7-U8 have a max roster of 10. U9-U10 have a max roster of 12. U11-U12 have a max roster of 16.
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U4 Coed
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U5-U6
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U7-U8
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U9-U10 | U11-U12 |
Field Size
(Yards)
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Length 25-30
Width 15-20
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Length 25-30
Width 15-20
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Length 35-50
Width 25-30
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Length 55-65
Width 35-45
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Length 70-80
Width 45-55 |
Goal Size
(Feet)
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Height 4
Width 6
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Height 4
Width 6
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Height 6.5
Width 12
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Height 6.5
Width 12
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Height 6.5
Width 18.5 |
Ball Size
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4 |
Players
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4v4
No goalie
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4v4
No goalie
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5v5
Goalie
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7v7
Goalie
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9v9 Goalie |
Time
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4x8:00
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4x10:00
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4x10:00
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4x12:00
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2x30:00 |
Offside
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes |
Spring 2024 Ages
Participants will play in their corresponding age division following the school-age group chart below. Whatever your age is on July 31 is what age group you play in. PSO feels it's important for your child to be able to play with their school friends. You can play up with director approval. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Age
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Grade
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U4/U5 | Pre-K |
U6
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K
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U7
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1st
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U8
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2nd
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U9
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3rd
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U10
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4th
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U11
| 5th |
U12
| 6th |
Birth
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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Jan
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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Feb
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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Mar
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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Apr
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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May
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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June
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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July
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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N/A
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Aug
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N/A
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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Sep
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N/A
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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Oct
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N/A
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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Nov
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N/A
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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Dec
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N/A
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U4
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U5
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U6
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U7
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U8
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U9
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U10
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U11
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U12
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Prohibited
No jewelry (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings) will be allowed at games for the safety of all players. Using tape or band aids to cover jewelry will not be allowed. Jewelry must be removed. No pets are allowed on the sports fields, with the exception of marked service animals.
League Fees
League
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Early Registration ends 12/18/23
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Regular Registration ends 01/08/24
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U4
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$65.00
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$90.00
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U5-U6
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$95.00
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$120.00
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U7-U8
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$97.00
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$122.00
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U9-U10 | $120.00
| $145.00 |
U11-U12 | $120.00
| $145.00 |
Spiritual Development
In keeping with our mission, PSO soccer is committed to introducing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to our players and mentoring them in the Christian life by the example set by our coaches and league officials. To that end, coaches will be supplied with value lessons that will be shared weekly with their players before each game. Additionally, prayer will be common at practices and games.
The Gospel will be presented to all players 3rd grade and older during one of their games, giving them the opportunity to respond to Christ's call on their lives.