Schererville Soccer Club's In-House program is a true recreational program.
It is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of soccer through a fun and positive environment.
DISCLAIMER
Schererville Soccer Clubs’ Recreational (In-House) and Rec+ (Travel) programs are outdoor sports and there may be practices and games that get canceled due to the weather and field conditions. This is beyond our control and our priority is the kid’s safety. In the event that games are canceled, we’ll do what we can to reschedule or makeup those games during a practice time. Extending the season is unlikely due to school calendars, summer/winter vacations, weather and coordinating with other groups that have scheduled use of the parks with the town. No refunds will be given unless the season needs to be canceled.
Schererville Soccer is a 100% volunteer organization from the Board Members to the Coaches.
REGISTRATION DATES
Open registration period is 5/13/2023 12:00 AM - 7/11/2023 11:59 PM.
Late Registration period is for IN-HOUSE only: 7/11/2023 12:00 AM – 7/18/2023 11:59 PM with $20.00 late fee. No guarantee of placement.
(Waitlist will be opened if divisions are filled. If spots open, they will be filled on a first come, first served basis)
Registration Closes :7/18/2023 (This is the last day to register of the Open and Late registration periods).
There is NO LATE REGISTRATION for TRAVEL. Travel registration ends 7/11/2023.
REFUNDS
Refunds and team switches will not be processed after 7/18//2023.
All approved refunds subject to a $10 processing fee.
This timing aligns with team building and uniform orders.
SEASON DATES
The tentative season dates are below (weather permitting).
Starts: August 2023
Ends: October 2023
PRACTICES
Practices are 2x a week, typically M/W, T/R or F and another weeknight.
Practices are held between 5-8pm or till dark at Stephens Park in Schererville.
GAMES
Games are played on Saturday mornings at Stephens Park in Schererville between 8:30am and 1pm.
FEE INFO
The In-House registration fee includes a uniform kit (jersey, shorts, & socks) for the season. Fee is $108 + $3 processing.
A Non-Volunteer Fee will be added to those not volunteering to help with the teams or field maintenance. Also helps cover rising cost of equipment/paint. Fee is $5
A reusable reversible training bib (available for purchase during registration if not already purchased) must be brought to every practice and game. Fee is $6
PLAYERS NEED TO PURCHASE
· Shin guards (must be worn under socks at every practice and game)
· Soccer cleats (no toe cleat)
· Age appropriate size ball
· Water bottle (please have your child bring a bottle to each practice and game)
Club backpacks are available for purchase for $25 during registration.
DIVISION SPECIFIC INFO
· U06 - Size 3 Ball - Games 45min - Practices 45min
· U08 - Size 3 Ball - Games 55min - Practices 60min
· U10 - Size 4 Ball - Games 55min - Practices 60min
· U12 - Size 4 Ball - Games 65min - Practices 60min
· U14 - Size 5 Ball - Games 75min - Practices 60-90min (varies by coach)
· U19 - Size 5 Ball - Games 75min - Practices 90-120min (varies by coach)
*U4 Kickers division is focused on teaching the kids how to move the ball with their feet. The kids are coached as a group. There are no teams in this division and the kids will learn to kick the ball at targets. There are no typical games for this division, just practices which are held on Saturday morning for 45 min. The kids will wear their uniforms to each practice. (No practices during week, only meet on Saturday's for 45 minutes)
U6 division is a 3v3 format (sometimes 4v4) with A and B players for each Team. There are 2 game fields for U6 and 6 players from each team are split between the 2 fields. This gets the kids playing against each other on an appropriately sized field. This division has goals and the kids will try to score goals. There is a no-play area around the front of each goal marked in paint.
U8 division is a 6v6 format including a goal keeper. Kids will be trained to play in different positions including the goal keeper. The field and goal sizes are increased.
U10 division is a 7v7 format including a goal keeper. Kids will be trained in the different positions on the team. The field and goal sizes are increased.
U12 division is a 9v9 format including a goal keeper. Kids will be trained in the different positions on the team and learn tactics.
(If Registration Numbers are low for this division, the U12 and the U14 divisions may be merged, playing a 9v9 format)
U14 division is a 11v11 format including a goal keeper. Kids will be trained in the different positions on the team and learn tactics
(If Registration Numbers are low for this division, the U12 and the U14 divisions may be merged, playing a 9v9 format)
*U19 In-House division will be a 3v3 format due to the lower number of players. The 3v3 games/practices will be on a smaller field using smaller goals. This format usually encourages faster and more fun gameplay. As the number of players increases in this division, the format may change. If we have enough players in future seasons, the program would change to a normal 11v11 game on a full size field with full size goals. NOTE: The U19 Travel program is still available for players wanting the 11v11 format on full size field.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
The club is not taking special requests. There are no guarantees for which teammates, coach, or practice days you will get.
Every year the club receives hundreds of requests and cannot possibly manage them all.
ACCOUNT PURGE
Two weeks before the season begins, an email will be sent to accounts with open balances.
One week before the season begins, any players with an unpaid balance will be removed from the team roster and the current season. Open balances must be paid before returning to play.