Coed Recreational Soccer
Winter 2024 – 2025
Youth girls and boys soccer program designed for players in Kindergarten – 6th grade who want to improve their foot skills and compete in league soccer games during the Illinois winter months.
All players are grouped by school grade!
The winter season is split into two sessions: Winter I (Late October – December 2024) and Winter II (January – March 2025)
Registration Options
Youth soccer players have the option of participating in skills (practice), league games, or both. Sessions are open for kids in Kindergarten to 6th grade. Please see below for your child’s age group. All skills groups and teams are coed.
If your child is enrolled in the Naperville Yard After School Sports Program, they may participate in soccer at a discounted rate!
Age Groups
u6 – Kindergarten, size 3 ball
u7 – 1st grade
, size 3 ball
u8 – 1st & 2nd grade, size 3 ball
u10 – 3rd & 4th grade, size 4 ball
u12 – 5th & 6th grade, size 4 ball
Referees
*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.
Parent Info
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
Winter Skills Training
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.
Winter COED League Games, 5v5
*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.
Winter Soccer I & II
Winter I: October 29 – December 21, 2024
Winter II: January 7 – March 29, 2025
1x / wk
Options
Kindergarten
Skills Only or 5v5 Games Only $135/$155
1st grade (1 hr Skills) – Thursday Only
Skills Only $135/$155
Not available in Winter II
1st – 6th Grade
Skills Only $200/$230
5v5 Games Only $135/$155
2x / wk
Options
Kindergarten
2 Skills $230/$260
Skills + 5v5 Games $230/$260
1st grade (1 hr Skills) – Thursday Only
Skills + 5v5 Games $230/$260
Not Available in Winter II
1st – 6th Grade
2 Skills $350/$390
Skills + 5v5 Games $290/$325
3 x / wk
Options
Kindergarten
2 Skills + 5v5 Games $305/$345
1st – 6th Grade
2 Skills + 5v5 Games $410/$460
Tuesday Skills
4:30pm – 5:25pm U6
5:30pm – 6:55pm U8
7:00 pm- 8:25pm U10 / U12
Thursday Skills
4:30pm – 5:25pm U6
4:30 – 5:25pm U7
5:30pm – 6:55pm U8
7:00 pm – 8:25 pm U10 / U12
Saturday 5V5 Games
TBD
Games take place between 3pm-9pm
Winter I Registration (2024)
Shin guards are MANDATORY for both Skills Training & 5v5 Games
Winter II Registration (2025)
Registration closes January 3, 2025