Howell Soccer Club has evaluated the game formats offered for recreational play. There have been several updated recommendations from our governing bodies and technical leaders. We believe these new and/or updated divisions will be beneficial to the players and will provide an improvement to the total soccer experience. A summary of the changes is in the chart below.
Notably, we now include time slots for each division for families to understand the schedule prior to sign-up. Beginning in Fall 2024, Howell Soccer Club will offer the following programs by grade:
Grade
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Division (Game Times)
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Game Format
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Practice
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Pre-K
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Minis Co-Ed (8:30am)
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3v3 (No GK)
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No
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Pre-K
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Minis Co-Ed (10:30am)
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3v3 (No GK)
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No
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Kindergarten
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Little Kickers Co-Ed (9:30am)
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3v3 (No GK)
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No
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Kindergarten
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Little Kickers Co-Ed (11:30am)
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3v3 (No GK)
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No
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1st Grade
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Future Stars Girls (8:30am/9:30am)
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4v4 (No GK)
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No
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1st Grade
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Future Stars Boys (10:30am/11:30am)
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4v4 (No GK)
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No
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2nd & 3rd Grade
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Instructional Girls (8:30am/9:30am)
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7v7 (GK)
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Yes
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2nd & 3rd Grade
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Instructional Boys (10:30am/11:30am)
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7v7 (GK)
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Yes
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4th & 5th Grade
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Peewee Girls (8:30am/9:30am)
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7v7 (GK)
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Yes
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4th & 5th Grade
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Peewee Boys (10:30am/11:30am)
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7v7 (GK)
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Yes
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6th-8th Grade
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Novice Co-Ed (8:30am/9:45am/11:00am)
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11v11 (GK)
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Yes
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We understand some families may have expected to play in the previous years’ format (e.g., a 1st grader wishes to play 7v7, or a more skilled third grader wishes to play with 4th & 5th graders). During the transition year, parents may request that their child play-up. HSC will manage those requests on a case-by-case basis.
Registration is expected to open on Monday, July 1st for Fall 2024 recreation soccer. For questions regarding these formats, please contact [email protected].