*1 center official

*3 – 6 games per Saturday

If you are interested in officiating our youth soccer leagues please email Jackie.Clore@napervilleyard.com 

ILLINOIS YOUTH SOCCER NEEDS REFEREES! There is a nationwide shortage on officials! Click here for information on how you can become a certified Grassroots official! Individuals Must be 13 yrs of age. 

Acceleration Speed School

Our Acceleration Speed School program is designed to focus on Running Mechanics, Jumping, Agility, Coordination, Confidence and More. This program is for kids ages 7-12 enrolled in Winter Soccer at Naperville Yard. With this program, you get 8 sessions with an 8 week expiration and the program costs $135. 

Speed School is offered Monday-Friday 4-5pm or 5-6pm and Saturdays 9-10am

Our unique training curriculum blends player development with fun. Training will focus on fundamental skills, which will be taught through drills and small-sided games.

*Available for players in Kindergarten – 6th grade.

*Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday night. See schedule below for practice times.

*Training sessions are lead by Naperville Yard soccer coaches

*1 practice shirt included in registration. 

Shin guards are mandatory. 

*The league is coed – boys & girls play together. Teams may consist of all girls, all boys, or a mix of both. 

*Games take place on Saturday evening between 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm starting with the u6 division. 

  Winter I: 8-game season             Winter II: 12-game season

*Format: 5v5 (4 field players + 1 goalie) on 17 x 30 yard field.

*Roster max: 12 players + 2 coaches

*Length: 43-minute game, running clock and subs on the fly

*No out of bounds – play continues over touch & end lines. 

  **Restart for ball past the curtain is a goal kick.

*No offside rule. Build out line used for u6, u8, and u10

*Players in Pre-K are welcome to participate in league games and will be placed on a u6 Kindergarten team. 

*Teams will be assigned a Naperville Yard coach and/or a parent volunteer coach.

*Trophies are awarded in Winter II to the first and second place u8, u10, and u12 teams. All u6 players will receive a medal regardless of finish. 

League Registration

*Winter 1: Individual registration only

• Our Travel League is available for those seeking a competitive environment. Teams grouped based on birth year. 

*Winter 1: All teams will be considered “house teams” and players will receive a Naperville Yard jersey with a numeral on the back.

*Note if your child plays travel/club soccer and what organization they play for. Travel/club players will be spread out amongst our house teams.

*Winter 2: Teams accepted

• Early bird team fee $1,050 ends December 15. Regular team fee $1,500. 
• Teams must provide their own jerseys. Jersey must include a numeral on the back. 
• Registered teams must provide their own coaches, max 2. 
• Roster sizes limited to 12 players.