In-Town Soccer (K - 2nd grade)

For children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Coed teams. Kindergarteners and 1st/2nd graders are in separate groups.

Players are introduced to basic soccer skills and practice them through games and informal scrimmages.

Where

Shanahan Field

Practices

Hour long clinics on Sunday mornings.

Kindergartners practice at 10:30.

1st & 2nd graders practice at 12:00.

Required Equipment

Player is expected to arrive at practice with:

• Soccer ball (size 3)

• Shin pads

• Soccer shoes with rubber cleats (no metal cleats). Cleats cannot have a center "toe" cleat (most baseball cleats have one).

• Water bottle

Jerseys

GYS will provide a team shirt at the first practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child have to live in Groveland to register?

No. All are welcome to register and participate!

My child has a lot of soccer experience. Can they move up to the MVP Travel Soccer program for 3rd and 4th graders?

All requests for a league change should be sent to bvanduyne.gys@gmail.com. The GYS Board and any of your player's previous coaches will determine if a league change is appropriate.

Fall 2024

Fall 2024 In-Town Soccer (K-2nd) Sunday morning soccer clinics at Shanahan Field.

The Fall 2023 season is expected to run from 9/7/24 to 11/2/24. Season dates are subject to change.

Pricing:

$80 per player

Required Equipment:

• Soccer ball (size 3)

• Shin pads

• Soccer shoes with rubber cleats (no metal). Cleats cannot have a center "toe" cleat (i.e. most baseball cleats have one)

• Water bottle