• Labeled Water Bottle
• Labeled Soccer Ball (optional)
• Size 3: Kindergarten – 2nd grade
• Size 4: 3rd – 5th grade
• Size 5: 6th – 8th grade
• If player is in the u12 Stars League, they will use a size 4 ball
• Naperville Yard Blue Training Shirt
• Soccer Shorts
• Soccer Socks
• Shin guards – mandatory 
• Rookies: shin guards go underneath the soccer sock

Parents of Kindergarteners are encouraged to stay for the full training session.

Parents of 1st–8th graders are not required to stay, but are always welcome.

If dropping off your child, please coordinate a pick-up spot with them. We recommend meeting outside the field, as the parking lot can get busy. If you drive up for pick-up, your child should let their coach know they’ll meet you outside.

Email the Program Manager or speak with your child’s training coach.

• Games are played in two 20-minute halves with a 2-minute halftime. Teams will switch sides at the start of the second half.
• Format: 5v5 (4 field + 1 goalie)
• Field Dimensions: 25 x 35 yards. All restarts are kick-ins. 
• Roster Max: 12 players + 2 coaches
• Naperville Yard House teams will have the label “NY” before the team name.
• Naperville Yard House teams will be coached by NY Coaches and/or volunteer parents

No. 

The build-out line will not be used. However, coaches are encouraged to move players back if the score becomes lopsided and one team is having trouble advancing the ball out of their defensive half.

• Game length: 43 minutes, running clock, subs on the fly.
• Format: 5v5 (4 field + 1 goalie)
• Field dimensions: 17 x 30 yards
• Minimal outs. Ball can be played off the wall and curtain. 
• If the defending team kicks the ball past the curtain on their defensive half, the result is a corner kick for the opposing team. 
• Roster size: 12 players + 2 coaches
• Naperville Yard House teams will have the label “NY” before the team name.
• Naperville Yard House teams will be coached by NY Coaches and/or volunteer parents

No.

The build out line will be used for teams in the u6, u8, and u10 divisions. 

The build out line is half-way between the top of the goal box and the half-line. 

Stars League

• u6: Medals awarded for all participants regardless of finish
• u8 – u12: Trophies awarded to teams finishing in 1st & 2nd place 

Competitive League

• Trophies awarded to all teams finishing in 1st & 2nd place

Girls League

• Trophies awarded to all teams fishing in 1st & 2nd place

All league schedules will be posted 1 week in advance. It is crucial that coaches communicate any and all special requests at the time of registration. 

No. Teams have two minutes to get on and off the field. We encourage all teams to meet 10 minutes before the game to review their game plan. 

DO NOT BRING SOCCER BALLS ON GAME DAY! NAPERVILLE YARD WILL PROVIDE THE GAME BALL! 

Slaughter Rules – Stars League

• If the winning team is ahead by 6 or more goals, the opposing team may add a 6th player until the score is within 3 goals. 
• Scores are recorded with a 3-goal differential. 
• Example: Blue wins 5-0. The score is recorded as 3-0. 

Slaughter Rules – Girls & Competitive Leagues

• If a team is ahead by 10 or more goals at halftime, the second half will be shortened to 10 minutes (instead of 20).
• At any point, if the winning team is ahead by 6 or more goals, the opposing team may choose to add a 6th player until the score is within 3 goals. 
• Scores are recorded as is.
• For playoffs, goal differential is capped at 3 goals. 

Absolutely! 

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

Register Here 

Fill out the waiver 

Questions? Email Jeff@accelerationpro.com