Soccer
General Information about SYI Spring Soccer 
  • Game times are at 6:00pm and 7:00pm 
  • The season begins beginning-mid May and continues through the end of June. 
  • Practices and games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
  • By registering for soccer each player will receive a jersey and soccer socks.
Coaches
All coaches must complete this free CDC Concussion Training and submit their certificate to Ashley Brehm at [email protected]


Any questions?
Please contact:


Ashley Brehm: [email protected]
Danna Isaman: [email protected]


 Schedule

General Guidelines
  • Games must start promptly at scheduled time, please arrive 15 minutes early to warm up. 
  • Shin guards are mandatory. Players will not be allowed to play without them. 
  • Players can wear soccer spikes/cleats or sneakers.
  • Soccer is open to all children 4-18 years old. 
  • Divisions are set up as follows:
    • Division 1 – 4 - 5 years old (must have turned 4 yrs old by 4/15/23)
    • Division 2 – 1st and 2nd grades
    • Division 3 - 3rd-4th grades
    • Division 4 - 5th-6th grades **
    • Division 5 - 7-12th grades ** 
      • **Subject to change based on how many register.
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  • Generally, Divisions 1-4 play at 6:00pm, with Division 5 playing at 7:00pm. This is subject to change based on the number of registered players in each Division. 
  • Games are played behind/around Springville Middle School and Springville Elementary School. Field locations will be provided closer to the start of the soccer season.

SHIN GUARDS ARE ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY. OTHERWISE, PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD.

COVID REGULATIONS: Players do not need to wear masks when on the field. If you or your child has any symptoms please stay home.   SYI is following school and county guidelines.
6:00 PM Games
  • Division 1 – Pre-k & Kindergarten: Behind Springville Middle School (Fields A, B, C, D)
  • Division 2- 1st & 2nd Grades: Behind Springville Middle School (Fields 1, 2, & 3 and field 4 behind the bus barn)
  • Division 3- 3rd &4th Grades: Behind the Bus Barn,  (Fields 5a, 5b & 6)
  • Division 4- 5th & 6th Grades: Field 7 North St & 8 behind SES
***Games will begin PROMPTLY at 6:00. PLEASE arrive 15 minutes early so the games can start on time! ***

7:00 PM Games:   
  • Division 5-  7th  thru 12th Grades: (Field 7 and fields 5a, 5b, or 6)
Division 1 - ( Pre K & Grade K)
  • 6 players on the field- 3 offense, 2 defense, 1 goalie
  • No referees.
  • Everything is a throw-in. No penalty or corner kicks
  • No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)
  • Half hour games, with breaks to sub/change positions when needed
  • Basic introduction to soccer.

Division 2 - (Grades 1-2)
  • 6 players on the field- 3 offense, 2 defense, 1 goalie
  • No referees.
  • Throw ins, goal kicks and corner kicks. No penalty kicks
  • No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)
  • 10-minute quarters, 5 minute halftime, 5 minutes break between quarters.
  • Step up from division 1 basics.

Division 3 - (Grades 3-4 )
  • 8 players on the field
  • Min of 1 referee
  • Throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks
  • Goalie can do goal kicks
  • No aggressive techniques (slide tackles, pushing, etc.)
  • 10-minute quarters, 5 minute halftime, 5 minutes break between quarters.
  • Should have good understanding of soccer rules and techniques. Reinforcing for more advanced play.
  • No coaches on the field. They must stay on the sidelines.
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Division 4 - (Grades 5-6)
  • 11 players on the field – 3 offense, 4 midfields, 3 defense, 1 goalie
  • 2 referees.
  • Throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks
  • Goalies can do goal kicks and punt in after pickup
  • 10-minute quarters, 5 minute halftime, 5 minutes break between quarters.
  • No coaches on the field. They must stay on the sidelines.

Division 5 - (Grades 7-12)
  • 11 players on the field- 3 offense, 4 midfields, 3 defense, 1 goalie.
  •  2 referees.
  • Throw ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks
  • Goalies can do goal kicks and punt in after pickup
  • 20-minute halves, 5 minute halftime.
  • No coaches on the field. They must stay on the sidelines.
  • Regulation soccer.

     

A Note on Offsides: For those particularly in Divisions 4 and 5 but also for all soccer players in general.