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JP Children's Soccer is an introductory soccer/active experience for children aged 3.5-6.5, in Jamaica Plain MA and surrounding Boston suburbs. We run Spring and Fall seasons. All are welcome, and activity leaders ("coach" parents) are always needed to help run the teams. Instead of scrimmage, children play games (think "red light-green light") using their own soccer ball, to get them comfortable around the ball ("1,000 touches") in a fun and social setting.
Fall 2024 Season: Registration is open Fall registration is open, but please read this page carefully, especially if you are new to the league. Again, please get involved by coaching. This does not happen without all adults helping out. It is easy and fun. Plus, coaches get free registration with the use of a Coupon Code
Follow us on social media to receive updates! There is ONE 45-60 minute practice each week. - Options are Wednesdays at 4pm (Level 1 & 2 Only), Saturdays at 9am & 10am, or Sundays at 10am.
Fall Schedule/Key Dates, 2024
Primary Registration Closes - August 30th, 2024. Late Registration - August 31st - September 13th (no friend requests, time slots limited)
Activity Leaders' Meeting/Equipment Pick-up - Sunday, September 8th, ~4pm ** Save the date!
First Wednesday practice will be held September 11, 2024
First Saturday practice is September 14th, 2024
First Sunday practice is September 15th, 2024
Optional Practice the weekend of October 12th & 13th
Last Practice Sunday, November 10th
Our season is 8 weeks, each week consisting of a 45-60 minute "practice" for all the teams. Wednesday teams have 9 weeks or the activity leaders may choose to take a "bye" week of their choice.
- The only required item to play is a water bottle. Please do bring a labelled soccer ball (size 3) if you can. If you do not have a ball, coaches will have some to loan. You will receive the team t-shirt at the first practice, and we ask you to write your child's name on both the front and back. - JPCS is NOT a drop-off league. All children must have a responsible adult with them the entire time. - Shin guards are optional (and not necessary). - Cleats are discouraged (kids tend to step on each other's and coaches' feet at this level), so have them wear good fitting shoes for the soft grass. Socks and other clothing are to your preference based on weather. The drainage from Pinebank Field is great but the ground obviously can be damp and sometimes the grass doesn't get mowed enough. - All practices are at Pinebank field.
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Registration
Spring registration is closed. WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO BE AN ACTIVITY LEADER (ASSISTANT COACH) OR SNACK COORDINATOR (TEAM PARENT). See below for more details.
Cost
The cost for the season is only $25 and includes a team t-shirt for your child. It is free if you volunteer to lead activities (coach) for your child’s team (and we REALLY NEED HELP! - It’s fun and you don't need any experience or soccer skills!). If you choose to help coach and make the season happen, use Coupon Code (COACHFALL) at check out. SCHOLARSHIPS are available. If you cannot afford to pay, you may enter a coupon code (JPCS02130) to register for free when checking out. This will be on a good-faith basis.
Who can play?
Children from all neighborhoods and towns who fit the age requirements are welcome.
Age requirements are as of the first Saturday of the season,April - 3.5 – 4.5: Level 1 - (DOB 10/28/19 - 10/28/20)
- 4.5 – 5-5: Level 2 - (DOB 10/28/18 - 10/28/19)
- 5.5 - 6.5: Level 3 - (DOB 10/28/17 - 10/28/18)
- *If you wish to register at a different level because your child has a friend at that other level or is developmentally at a different level, you are welcome to do so, as long as your child is between 3.5-6.5 years in April 2024. The system will prompt you to confirm this but you can still register at a different level.
Activity Leaders (formally known as Coaches) & Snack Coordinators (f.k.a Team Parents) Are Needed!
JP Children’s Soccer has a long history of supporting children in the community and this is all based on the volunteers. As an activity leader you will lead the practice, keeping kids interested as you play various games for the 45 minutes. Anyone who has ever played Simon Says or Red Light-Green Light with their kid can do this! It's really not "coaching", but the kids will forever know you as their first coach. See the coaching information page for more information. We are always in need of coaches, particularly for our Wednesday teams. You will have the opportunity to volunteer to be a coach during the registration process for your child this season. Please be sure to enroll yourself separately, but at the same time as registering your child, so that the $10 discount applies. Snack Coordinators, who we used to call Team Parents, are in charge of distributing t-shirts on the first day, bringing snacks and drinks on the first day, and organizing a list of parents who will bring snacks and drinks to each practice. This person should also be able to send out a reminder to the parent bringing the next snack so it never gets forgotten. This is the entire extent of the job - it's so easy and is a great way to meet other parents!
Our Leadership Team is also comprised of volunteers and we are always looking for new additions to the leadership team to take on roles that allow us to deliver this popular program to the JP Community. If you are interested in joining our team please contact us at contact@jpchildrensoccer.org. Please also consider helping us spread the word about this grass-roots organization to families you know with young children.
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