HOOD RIVER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE (GRADES 3-8)
This program is managed by Hood River Valley Parks Recreation District
3rd-8th SOCCER GRADE OVERVIEW
Who Can Sign Up: 3rd - 8th graders
Program Overview
The Hood River Youth Soccer League is designed for students that in in 3rd to 8th grade. This program's mission is to provide a positive soccer experience for each player. To help accomplish this the soccer league has adopted a philosophy that puts athletes first and winning second. Players will experience an expanded team atmosphere and will continue to develop their basic understanding of the game. Tactics and strategy become more important at these age groups and the players’ understanding of their role increases on the pitch. Teams in this program compete in the Gorge Youth Soccer League which consists of teams from Corbett, Stevenson, White Salmon, The Dalles, and Goldendale.
Practice Game Frequency: 1 or 2 practices/week 1 game/week
Tentative game dates: September 14 - October 26 / Game days: Saturdays / Game times: 10 am - 5 pm (depending on age group)
Practice Game Locations: Hood River County School District fields
Away Games Locations: White Salmon, The Dalles, Stevenson-Carson, and Corbett
VOLUNTEERS SOCCER COACHES NEEDED FOR 3-8TH GR LEAGUE
WE NEED COACHES! Registration has increased over the years with over 250 players signing up last fall. This season we anticipate that we will need 10-15 volunteer coaches to each lead a team through 1-2 practice per week and games. Volunteer coaches are eligible to have their child’s participation fee reimbursed. To sign up to be a volunteer coach please use the link below.
Go to the Volunteer Page
3rd-8th GRADE SOCCER IMPORTANT DATES
Registration opens: May 15th
Registration closes: August 4th (or when we reach capacity)
Volunteer Coaches Meetings (choose one): Wed, Aug 21 or Thurs, Aug 22 / Time: 6 - 7:30 pm / Location: Westside Elementary School
First Practice: Week of August 26th
Tentative First Game Date: September 14th
3rd-8th SOCCER REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15 (5 PM)
$ 95 - Soccer jersey included
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Register for 3rd-4th Soccer
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Register for 5th-6th Soccer
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Register for 7th-8th Soccer
Late registration begins Aug 5th and a $25 fee will be added to registration fee
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Financial Assistance Page
PLAYER PLACEMENT REQUESTS
Complete the survey if you would like your child placed on a team with a friend
3-8th Grade Player Placement Request
Player Placement Rules
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Players need to be in the same division (There are three divisions: 3rd-4th, 5th-6th and 7th-8th)
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Parents should be in agreement about this arrangement
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For the 3rd-4th Grade Division players need to attend the same school
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Players in the 5th-6th Grade Division need to attend the same area schools (Example: Wy'east middle school players will be on the same team as Mid Valley or Parkdale players / May Street and Westside students will be on the same teams as Hood River Middle School students).
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Players in 7th-8th grade division: must attend the same middle school
QUESTIONS
Please direct your 3rd-8th Grade Soccer League questions to Gio Magana-Rivera
CONTACT HOOD RIVER VALLEY PARKS RECREATION DISTRICT
For help with registration, payments, or financial assistance
Jaime Rivera, Recreation Supervisor
Gio Magana-Rivera, Recreation Assistant
Recreation phone #: (541) 386-2055
