Patterson Park Youth SoccerFall rec soccer league.Boys and girls.Game on Saturdays each week plus one practice or game during the week for U8-U13.
Season begins August 24, 2024
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Location Patterson Park Turf Field
AgesAge groups are based on birth year.Age determination date: 12/31/2024*Participants will be the age listed by the end of the calendar year.Under-6 (age 5 - born 2019)Under-8 (ages 6 & 7 - born 2017, 2018) Under-10 (ages 8 & 9 - born 2015, 2016) Under-13 (ages 10-12 - born 2012, 2013, 2014)
DatesAugust 24 - November 2Under-6 - Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Under-8 - Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. / Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Under-10 - Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. / Wednesdays: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.Under-13 - Saturdays: 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.* / Thursdays: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
*times may adjust based on number of teams.
Cost $35/player Includes uniform shirt, shorts, and socks. *Shin guards are required and not provided.
Game Formats (based on US Youth Soccer Recommendations)U6Format: 3v3 or 4v4 (no goalkeeper) Field Size: 105’ x 70’Goal Size: 4’ x 6’Game Time: 4 quarters of 8 minutesBall Size: 3No OffsideNo score is keptU6 Game Rules
U8Format: 4v4 (no goalkeeper) Field Size: 105’ x 70’ Goal Size: 4’ x 6’ Game Time: 4 quarters of 10 minutesBall Size: 3 No Offside Score may be kept during play to make adjustments for game imbalances but is not emphasized or recorded.U8 Game Rules
U10 - Beginning of Formal League PlayFormat: 7v7 Ball Size: 4 Goal Size: 6.5’ x 18.5” Field Size: 171’ x 120’ (cross-turf) Game Time: 2 halves of 25 minutesOffsideIntroduction to competition and tactical play. Score is kept. Scores and standings are recorded for playoff seeding but not made public. Positions are rotated. Equal playing time for all. Emphasis is on development.U10 Game Rules
U12/U13Format: 9v9Ball Size: 4 Goal Size: 6.5’ x 18.5” Field Size: 210' x 160' or 170' x 120'Game Time: 2 halves of 30 minutesOffside Progression of competition and tactical play. Score is kept. Scores and standings are recorded for playoff seeding but not made public. Positions are rotated. Equal playing time for all. Emphasis is on development.
FAQ
REGISTER HERE (Click on the Sports tab and scroll to Youth Sports League)
League Contact: rob.schoppert@baltimorecity.gov