Fall 2024 Program Information

Recreation Soccer Program Information

Howell Soccer Club is a recreational soccer program for players in grades Pre-K to 8th Grade. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our goal is provided safe and fun programming to the community of Howell Township. Through a "Saturday Soccer" oriented offering, we provide non-competitive soccer opportunities in two seasons each year: Fall and Spring. Driven mostly by volunteerism from coaches and administrators, we are confident that our program can serve your soccer needs; from beginner-to-veteran.

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About Our Divisions

The Minis (Pre-K) division is a co-ed Saturday-morning program, with no weeknight practice or weeknight commitments, that features 3 versus 3 play. Beginning at the scheduled ‘game time’ each week, the coach will lead a 20 minute session before leading the teams in 3 versus 3. This division is intended for players of pre-k age, in the year immediately proceeding their start in Kindergarten.

The Little Kickers (Kindergarten) division is implemented for co-ed Saturday-morning soccer, with no weeknight practice or weeknight commitments. Players will play 3 versus 3. Beginning at the scheduled ‘game time’ each week, the coach will lead a 20 minute practice . This division is intended for players of kindergarten age, in the year immediately proceeding their start in first grade.

The Future Stars (1st Grade) division emphasizes developmentally appropriate play for 1st grade players in a 4 versus 4 environment. Future Stars is a Saturday-morning program, with no weeknight practice or weeknight commitments. Beginning at the scheduled ‘game time’ each week, the coach will lead a 20/30 minute practice before a 4-versus-4 game.

The Instructional (2nd & 3rd Grade) divisions feature a boys and girls group that have one weeknight practice each week and a Saturday morning soccer game against other teams in the HSC Instructional division. Organized into teams of ~10 players each, these divisions feature a 7-versus-7 format (including a goalkeeper) with an on-field coach to help manage the game. The volunteer coach will choose the night and time for the once weekly practice held at Oak Glen Park.

The Peewee (4th & 5th Grade) divisions plays in a 7-versus-7 format for the Fall 2024 season (including a goalkeeper) against other teams in the HSC Peewee division. Players are grouped in teams of ~10 for games on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Additionally, the volunteer team coach will lead one, 1-hour long practice each week at Oak Glen Park on a weeknight and time that the coach chooses. This division is the first time coaches are not on the field with their team during games, and begins to emphasize a player-driven game of soccer.

The Novice (6th-8th Grade) division provides full-sided, 11-versus-11 (including a goalkeeper), soccer games to co-ed teams that compete against one another within the division. Organized into teams of ~15 players, the Novice division offers an opportunity for boys and girls of middle school age to play in a fun and competitive soccer environment. The volunteer team coach may elect to lead a practice each week at Oak Glen Park on a weeknight and time that the coach chooses.

Registration Fees

Family Oriented Pricing

Fees remain the same as the past three seasons!

Family Size	Total Fee*
1 Player	$120
2 Players	$225
3 Players	$300

*Credit card service fees may not be included in the above pricing and are subject to the terms and conditions of the merchant at the time of registration. Registrations submitted after February 20, 2025 are considered late and will be charged a $20/player late fee.

Registration is open until a division has reached capacity; a waitlist will then be enacted for future registrants.

Registration fees can be paid online with a Visa or MasterCard or with a check/money order payable to Howell Soccer Club mailed to:

Howell Soccer Club
22 Allenwood Road
Howell, New Jersey 07731

Note: Families are only responsible for the registration fees. There is no volunteer requirement and therefore no volunteer deposit collected.

Refund Policy

Howell Soccer Club has adopted a “No-Refund” policy with regards to registration fees. Refunds and or credits may only be provided under the following provisions:

In the event that the child was medically unable to participate in the sport he/she had registered for, a note from a doctor, on letterhead indicating that the participant cannot participate is required. If a parent has requested a refund due to medical reasons prior to the start of the season (prior to the start of practice), they will receive a credit minus costs already incurred to the organization for that season (e.g. uniform, processing fees, etc.).

If the season is canceled due to an emergency order and/or executive order that prohibits the reasonable implementation of the program, a full refund minus costs already incurred to the organization for that season (e.g. uniform, processing fees, etc.) will be provided.

Age Group Structure

Howell Soccer Club will offer the following programs by grade.

Grade	Division (Game Times)*	Game Format	Practice
Pre-K	Minis Co-Ed (10:30am)	3v3 (No GK)	No
Kindergarten	Little Kickers Co-Ed (9:30am)	3v3 (No GK)	No
1st Grade	Future Stars (8:30am)	4v4 (No GK)	No
2nd & 3rd Grade	Instructional Girls (8:30am/9:30am)	7v7 (GK)	Yes
2nd & 3rd Grade	Instructional Boys (10:30am/11:30am)	7v7 (GK)	Yes
4th & 5th Grade	Peewee Co-Ed (9:00am/10:00am)	7v7 (GK)	Yes
6th-8th Grade	Novice Co-Ed (9:00am/10:15am)	11v11 (GK)	Yes

Note: Division age groups are intended to align with school grades. If, during registration, the correct division does not appear for the player, please contact [email protected]. All Requests for players to play in a higher division must be cleared by the Registrar.

*Game times may be subject to change based on registration counts, and will be communicated as soon as possible.

BECOME A COACH

Although there is not a volunteer deposit, we still ask for volunteer coaches! Coaches will receive a discount on their child's registration upon selection and team assignment upon selection and completion of all safety checks.

Spring 2025 Play Dates

Howell Soccer Club aims to have 8 games per season (weather permitting)!

Week	Date
Rained Out	Sat, Apr. 12, 2025
Week 1	Sat, Apr. 19, 2025
Week 2	Sat, Apr. 26, 2025
Week 3	Sat, May 3, 2025
Week 4	Sat, May 10, 2025
Week 5	Sat, May 17, 2025
Week 6 (Memorial Day Make-Up Games)	Sat, May 24, 2025
Week 7	Sat, May 31, 2025
Week 8 (Trophy Day)	Sat, Jun. 7, 2025

Weeknight practices for Instructional-Novice divisions are decided on by the volunteer team coach.

Where do we play?

All of our games are played at Oak Glen Park in Howell, NJ. Oak Glen Park is located on Preventorium Road near the Howell Township Library, Public Works, and Police Department.

Additional Information

Coaches will contact players with team and practice information after we release them. HSC will supply all players with a team shirt and socks.

During the game, all players are required to wear their team shirt, shorts, shin guards, socks that cover shin guards, and cleats (Future Stars/Little Kickers divisions may wear sneakers). No jewelry (rings, chains, watches, earrings), hard plastic or metal items in hair, or braces/casts on arms or legs are permitted.

All parents & players must abide by the “State of New Jersey Model Athletic Code of Conduct”.

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