The Hemlock Youth Soccer Program is for players of ALL skill levels. Teams are made up for each spring and fall season independently based upon the school grade of players.
The Recreational Soccer Program is comprised entirely of volunteer Coaches, some have experience with the game and others are parents just learning the game. These volunteers are the foundation for the Recreational Soccer Program and we could not function without the effort of these volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please sign up when prompted in your child's registration process.
TEAMS & COST
The Hemlock youth Fall soccer program fields teams in the following co-ed divisions:
$50 • Pre School & Kindergarten
$50 • 1st & 2nd Grade
$55 • 3rd & 4th Grade
$55 • 5th-8th grade
The Hemlock youth Spring soccer program fields teams in the following co-ed divisions:
Divisions to be determined by the number of participants. Our plan for this spring is to split the two large fields into 4 smaller fields 1 for each division. Teams will be small, we are hoping for 7v7 in the oldest division and 4v4 in the youngest division. With small teams we will be in need of many coaches, so please consider signing up to help. This will be entirely dependent on getting enough kids to register so please spread the word. The game days will be April 23,30 May 7,14,21 and June 4th. They are all Saturdays so they do not conflict with weekday baseball/softball contests.
UNIFORMS
The Hemlock Youth Soccer Program supplies one team Jersey/shirt with the registration purchase price. We encourage parents to purchase jerseys a bit larger so the players can wear clothing under them during inclement weather. Each player must also wear shin guards covered by socks and we encourage players to wear cleats to reduce injury and provide better footing in wet weather conditions.
JEWELRY
Jewelry such as bracelets, or loose earrings must be removed before the child can participate. loose jewelry has a way of catching fingers and injury can occur as a result.
GAME TIMES
Most Games will occur between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm on Saturday mornings. On occasion there may be a few Sunday games starting at 1:00 pm or later or on a rare occasion a game on a weekday evening.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
During a game - We DO play when it is raining, but NOT WHEN IT IS THUNDERING AND LIGHTNING. We use a lightning tracker app during games to determine when lightning is within a 10 mile radius of the fields. Games will be postponed or cancelled when lightning has breeched that area. In the event of inclement weather and the whistles are blown by referees, players and spectators may need to wait out the weather conditions in their vehicles. Make up games will be rescheduled at the discretion of the Recreational Director.
Prior to games - Cancellations will first be communicated through our Facebook group "Hemlock youth Soccer" Coaches will then be contacted through Email.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Practice times and locations are set up at the discretion of the individual coach for each team. The most common practice days are Monday through Thursday between 5:00 and 7:30 pm. We do ask that coaches hold their practice within a 5 mile radius of hemlock High School. We also give them a guideline of how many practices to run and for how long.
Preschool 1-2 practices/week 45 min-1 hr each
Kindergarten and 1st grade 2/week 1 hr each
2nd & 3rd Grade 2/week 1.5 hrs each
4th & 5th Grade 2/week 1.5-2 hrs each
6th-8th grade 2/week 2 hrs each
Sportsmanship
The Hemlock Youth Soccer Program works to provide the best possible experience for the players, and spectators. Please understand that your behavior on the sideline is a direct message to the players as to what is acceptable. Strive to be an good example for all of the athletes.