Soccer

Start Smart Soccer

Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children for organized soccer in a fun, non-threatening environment. Start Smart Soccer prepares children and their parents for organized soccer without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw ins and agility.  For additional information on this program, call 540-433-9168. 

• Registration opens January 5 with an early bird rate of $20/participant.  Early bird registration fee ends February 5.

• Regular registration rates of $30/participant begin February 6 and all registration closes March 26. 
• Program begins April 17 and concludes May 22. 
• Registration fee includes participant equipment (cleats are not provided).

All activities will take place at the Smithland Road Athletic Complex.  Coaches and referees are needed for all leagues!  Contact the Athletics Division at 540-433-9168 if interested, discounts available for those interested in coaching.   

U6 Youth Soccer League

This is an introductory league for ages 5-6 (age as of April 1).  Participants will have a mix of practices and games throughout the season. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Games will be played in a 4v4 format with no goalie.  For additional information on this program, call 540-433-9168 or email Courtney.Carawan@harrisonburgva.gov.  

• Registration opens January 5 with an early bird rate of $20/participant.  Early bird registration fee ends February 5.
• Regular registration rates of $30/participant begin February 6 and all registration closes March 26. 
• Program begins April 12 and concludes June 12. 
• Registration fee includes participant uniform (cleats and shin guards are not provided).

U8 Youth Soccer League

This is an introductory league for ages 7-8 (age as of April 1).  Participants will have a mix of practices and games throughout the season. Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator. Games will be played 4v4 format with no goalie.  For additional information on this program, call 540-433-9168 or email Courtney.Carawan@harrisonburgva.gov. 

• Registration opens January 5 with an early bird rate of $20/participant.  Early bird registration fee ends February 5.
• Regular registration rates of $30/participant begin February 6 and all registration closes March 26. 
• Program begins April 12 and concludes June 12. 
• Registration fee includes participant uniform (cleats and shin guards are not provided).

U10 Youth Soccer League

This is a recreational soccer league for ages 9-10 (age as of April 1).  Participants will have a mix of practices and games throughout the season.  Participants will be placed on teams by the league administrator.  Games will be played 7v7 format with a goalie.  For additional information on this program, call 540-433-9168 or email Steven.Hollister@harrisonburgva.gov. 

• Registration opens January 5 with an early bird rate of $20/participant.  Early bird registration fee ends February 5.
• Regular registration rates of $30/participant begin February 6 and all registration closes March 26. 
• Program begins April 12 and concludes June 12. 
• Registration fee includes participant uniform (cleats and shin guards are not provided).