Soccer Brad Akins

YOUTH SOCCER

Let’s foster the growth of youth soccer this Spring at the Brad Akins YMCA. We want to inspire children of all ages and abilities to form a love for the game, instilling a PASSION to PLAY and PROGRESS in the sport of soccer.

Registration for Fall Soccer is now open!

Volunteer coaches needed! Contact David at davidb@gapiedmontymca.org for more information.

July 1 - July 31: Soccer Registration
August 1 - August 3: Late Registration(if available)
August 5: U8-U15 Coaches ONLY pre-draft meeting @6pm
August 6: U8 Player Evaluations @6pm
U10 Player Evaluations @7:30pm
August 8: U12 Player Evaluations @6pm
U15 Player Evaluations @7:30pm
August 12: Little Kickers and U6 Coaches meeting
Week of August 19: Practices Begin
September 7: Games Begin
TBD: Picture Day
*Regular season will end beginning of November.

YMCA SOCCER FAQ’s

1. What does my registration pay for?
A soccer jersey and a pair of soccer socks are included in your registration cost.

2. What does my player need to wear/bring for soccer practices and games?
Players need to wear athletic clothing for both practices and games. Players are responsible for purchasing their own cleats, shin guards and black shorts for the season. If players own a soccer ball, they are welcome to bring it to the Y, but please write the player’s name on the ball.

3. How long is the season?
Soccer seasons at the YMCA typically last about 12 weeks, depending on weather and the number of teams in the league.

4. Where are the games?
Little Kickers, U6 and U8 games will all be played here at the Brad Akins YMCA. U10, U12 and U15 teams will play at the Brad Akins YMCA and will also travel to Archer Soccer Club (Dacula), Walton Soccer Club (Monroe) and possibly the Bell Family YMCA (Hartwell). These games and dates are TBA.

5. Can I request a coach and/or another player to be on my team?
There is a space available on the soccer registration form to request a certain coach and also to request that another player be put on the same team as your child. This is for Little Kickers and U6 ages ONLY. While we do our best to honor these requests, they are not always guaranteed. The U8, U10, U12 and 15U age groups will be put into a player draft, so requests are not accepted.

6. When are practices and games?
Practice days are any weekday and can be scheduled between 5-8pm. Game days can be any day besides Sunday. All schedules depend on number of teams and field availability.

7. Can I request a specific practice day and time?
We do not accept practice day or time requests. Signing up for YMCA soccer is a commitment to getting your child to their assigned day and time for practices and games.

8. What is the refund policy?
To view our refund policy, please see the YMCA Participant Waiver form attached to the registration form.

9. What is the weather policy?
Soccer will be played in rain or shine. If there is thunder or lightning, games will be suspended for 30 minutes from the last lightning/thunder observed. In extreme heat, water breaks will be scheduled during games by the referees.

10. How can I stay up to date on YMCA happenings?
Like us on Facebook at YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont and follow us on Instagram at BradAkinsYMCA.

Have a YMCA sports question? Email David: davidb@gapiedmontymca.org or call the Y: (770) 868-2917.