Youth Soccer

Spring League Registration
WAITLIST ONLY

You may register in person at the Parks and Recreation Office or online. Office hours are 8:15 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Registration forms will be available in the office. LIMITED PLAYERS PER AGE GROUP. After the registration deadline (or full), anyone interested may sign up for the *waitlist online only* and will be assigned to teams on an as-needed basis.

*Waitlist - How it works

If a spot becomes available, an automated email will be sent to the email address on file (please ensure you have verified and opted in to receive these emails). You will be given a 24-hour time frame to accept or decline the position. If you do not respond within that time frame, you will be removed from the waitlist, and we will offer the spot to the next person. You may re-add them to the waitlist. Once you have accepted the spot, you will need to pay at that time.

Eligibility

York County and non-county residents aged 5-16 may participate as of September 30, 2025. Children currently trying out for a school sports team are encouraged to register. Refunds will be given to those children who make the school team.

Age Grouped Leagues (ages 5-16)

The leagues will be divided as follows: 6U (6 & Under), 8U (8 and Under), 10U (10 and Under), 12U (12 and Under), and 16U (16 & Under). Players will be assigned to a league based on their age as of September 30, 2025, the exact date the schools use to determine school age.

Example: Even though a child may have turned 11 years old on October 1, their league age for soccer would be 10 years, as that was their age as of September 30. As a result, they would register to play in the 10u Soccer League.

Note: Children aged 5 years may register for the 6U Soccer League or the Start Smart Instructional Program, as described below.

Season - Spring

March 7 - May 16

Schedules will not be formed until registration is complete and teams are established in late February. Games are played at the McReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC) and usually last about one hour. Practices may be held at Kiln Creek Park or Wolf Trap Park.

Practice and Game Schedule
6u - Monday or Wednesday, and Saturday
8u - Tuesday or Thursday, and Saturday
10u - Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
12u - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
16u - Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Orientation

Players will find out what team they are on, meet their coach, and receive a schedule. All orientations will be held at the McReynolds Athletics Complex (MAC). There will be no practice.

Wednesday, March 4	Thursday, March 5
6u - 6 pm	8u - 6 pm
10u & 16u - 7 pm	12u - 7 pm

Coaches Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 6u and 8u - 6 pm; 10u, 12u, and 16u - 7 pm at the Senior Center of York, 5314 George Washington Memorial Hwy.

Player Evaluations 16U ONLY

Monday, March 2, on the soccer fields at the McReynolds Athletic Complex, 412 Sports Way.
13 & 14 year olds - 6 pm
15 & 16 year olds - 6:45 pm

Coaching Parents - Volunteer Page

Any parent who coaches will automatically have their child placed on their team, provided the child meets the league's age restrictions. Please complete the volunteer application and background check online.

Fees

Residents

$70 per child

Non-County Residents

$110 per child

Fee Waived

Fees are waived for York County families falling within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - Federal Food Stamp) eligibility limits. Proof of eligibility and proper ID are required for registration at the Parks and Recreation office. This waiver is available only to residents of York County. **Start Smart Instructional Class not included.

Equipment

Participants should wear non-skid sneakers and athletic shorts without zippers or pockets to all practices and games. All jewelry is prohibited. A Jersey is provided for league play.

Start Smart (Instructional Class)

This coed class is for ages 5-7 and is an instructional program with paid instructors teaching basketball skills and fundamentals. Classes meet for one hour each week. Jerseys are not provided. The program culminates in a game for parents to see their children demonstrate what they have learned.