Registration Deadline: Aug 8

Team Philosophy
The focus will be on developing a love for the game, improving technical soccer skills and growing each player’s soccer IQ. All members will get to play, but play time may not be equal. At this time, we can only accommodate 7th and 8th grade boys for the team. If you have an interested 6th grader, please add his name to the waitlist HERE. After the registration deadline, we will assess if we can add any 6th graders.

Games
The season will run from early September through late October. Home games will be played at the Ottawa Hills High School stadium mostly on Sunday evenings either at 5:00pm or 7:00pm. Away games will be scheduled with other teams in the area but may involve some limited travel. The away schedule will vary based upon the opponent’s field availability. Game schedules will be distributed once available.

Practices
The team will have scheduled practices twice a week. Practice days will be announced closer to the start of the season, but will more than likely be held twice a week. Players must bring their own soccer ball, shin guards, soccer cleats, and water bottle to practices and games.

PLEASE NOTE: A final schedule will be distributed once all registrations are in and the game/practice schedules are finalized.

Uniform
Each player will be supplied with a jersey. Jerseys are to be well cared for and will be collected after the last scheduled game. Each player is responsible to supply their own black soccer shorts, shin guards, black socks, soccer cleats/shoes, and soccer ball. Mouth guard is recommended but optional.

Communication
Each player will get information at the beginning of the season with practice times, game schedule, ball boy schedule and team roster. Communication on practice or game changes will be via email or text.

Fees
Registration fee will be applied to league registration, referee fees, coach fees and supplies, if applicable.

With your registration, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree with the consent and additional responsibilities associated with Junior High Boys Soccer found HERE.

Registration Deadline: Aug 8

Team Philosophy
The focus will be on developing a love for the game and improving technical soccer skills in a fun environment. All members will get to play, but play time may not be equal. The team is open to 6th-8th grade girls.

Games
The season will run from early September through late October. Home games will be played at the Ottawa Hills High School stadium mostly on Sunday evenings either at 5:00pm or 7:00pm. Away games will be scheduled with other teams in the area but may involve some limited travel. The away schedule will vary based upon the opponent’s field availability. Game schedules will be distributed once available.

Practices
The team will have scheduled practices twice a week. Practice days will be announced closer to the start of the season, but will more than likely be held twice a week. Players must bring their own soccer ball, shin guards, soccer cleats, and water bottle to practices and games.

PLEASE NOTE: A final schedule will be distributed once all registrations are in and the game/practice schedules are finalized.

Uniform
Each player will be supplied with a jersey. Jerseys are to be well cared for and will be collected after the last scheduled game. Each player is responsible to supply their own black soccer shorts, shin guards, black socks, soccer cleats/shoes, and soccer ball. Mouth guard is recommended but optional.

Communication
Each player will get information at the beginning of the season with practice times, game schedule, and other necessary information. Communication on practice or game changes will be via email or text.

Fees
Registration fee will be applied to league registration, referee fees, coach fees and supplies, if applicable.

With your registration, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree with the consent and additional responsibilities associated with Junior High Soccer found HERE.

Registration Deadline: Aug 22
- After Aug 22, the price will increase to $70
- After Sept 1, the price will increase to $100

PreK players must be of the age to start kindergarten in fall 2026.

The Ottawa Hills Youth Soccer Association (OHYSA) is once again offering recreational soccer to the youth of Ottawa Hills. The program's goal is to give the young soccer enthusiasts a fun experience while focusing on development and learning more about the game.

GAME & PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The season will consist of 6 weeks of games. You will receive a game schedule after the registration period is over and teams are formed.

PreK-1st division will play on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks from Sept 13 -Oct 18. The game schedule will not be finalized until the registration deadline, but games are typically played at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00. This time will include both practice and game play.

TEAMS
24 players per age group will be needed to make each age division work. If not enough players are registered for an age group, the best efforts will be made to combine age groups. If not enough in a certain age group are registered and it's not possible to combine, you will be notified and your registration fees will be refunded.

UNIFORM
Green/white Ottawa Hills Soccer reversible jersey - this may be ordered HERE (deadline Aug 22). This is the same jersey that has been used in past seasons, so if you have a jersey that still fits, you can use that instead of ordering a new one.

Players are to provide their own black shorts, white or black socks, shin guards and cleats.

SOCCER BALL & WATER -
Each player should have a soccer ball for practices.

PreK-1st Grade: Size 3 Ball

All players should bring their own water bottle to games and practices.

CAN YOU HELP?
Volunteers are needed to coach or assist with coaching each team. On the registration form, you will have the option of signing up to help. Coaches will receive information on game day expectations and training tips. Head coaches will be reimbursed for their child's registration fees if they are registered prior to Aug 22.

Before coaching, all volunteer coaches must fulfill a few coaching requirements, including a background check*, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest training (all done online). All information for coaching credentials may be found HERE. *OHYSA will cover the cost of the background checks for soccer coaches.

In addition, help is needed with the season in the following areas - game set up, equipment, organization, etc. You may indicate on the registration form if you are able to help.

Coaches Meeting - Date TBD

OHYSA feels it is important that everyone who wants to play soccer have the opportunity to do so. If paying the registration fees creates a hardship, please contact villagelfe@ohschools.org prior to Aug 22 and we will try to accommodate.

Registration Deadline: Aug 22
- After Aug 22, the price will increase to $70
- After Sept 1, the price will increase to $100

The Ottawa Hills Youth Soccer Association (OHYSA) is once again offering recreational soccer to the youth of Ottawa Hills. The program's goal is to give the young soccer enthusiasts a fun experience while learning more about the game.

GAME & PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The season will consist of 6 weeks of games. You will receive a game schedule after the registration period is over and teams are formed.

2nd-6th grade division will play games on Sunday afternoons for 6 weeks from Sept 14 -Oct 19. The game schedule will be not be finalized until the registration deadline, but games are typically played at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00. Teams may have separate practice times as arranged by the coach.

TRAINING & PRACTICE SCHEDULE
There will be training sessions offered for 2nd-6th grade teams. Schedule to be announced closer to the start of the season.

Additional practices may be scheduled by coaches at their discretion.

TEAMS
24 players per age group will be needed to make each age division work. If not enough players are registered for an age group, the best efforts will be made to combine age groups. If not enough in a certain age group are registered and it's not possible to combine, you will be notified and your registration fees will be refunded.

UNIFORM
Green/white Ottawa Hills Soccer reversible jersey - this may be ordered HERE (deadline Aug 22). This is the same jersey that has been used in past seasons so if you have a jersey that still fits, you may use that instead of ordering a new one.

Players are to provide their own black shorts, white or black socks, shin guards and cleats.

SOCCER BALL & WATER -
Each player should have a soccer ball for practices.

2nd-6th Grade: Size 4 Ball

All players should bring their own water bottle to games and practices.

COACHES ARE NEEDED - CAN YOU HELP?
Volunteers are needed to coach or assist with coaching each team. On the registration form, you will have the option of signing up to help. Coaches will receive information on game day expectations, training tips and also have the opportunity to participate in weekly training sessions. Head coaches will be reimbursed for their child's registration fees if they are registered prior to Aug 22.

Before coaching, all volunteer coaches must fulfill a few coaching requirements, including a background check*, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest training (all done online). All information for coaching credentials may be found HERE. *OHYSA will cover the cost of the background checks for soccer coaches.

In addition, help is needed with the season in the following areas - game set up, equipment, organization, etc. You may indicate on the registration form if you are able to help.

Coaches Meeting - TBD

OHYSA feels it is important that everyone who wants to play soccer have the opportunity to do so. If paying the registration fees creates a hardship, please contact villagelfe@ohschools.org prior to Aug 22 and we will try to accommodate.