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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.

Games
The season will run from early September through late October. Home games will be played at the Ottawa Hills High School stadium on Sunday evenings either at 5:30pm 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 opponent’s field availability. Game schedule will be distributed once available.

Practices
The team will have scheduled practices twice a week. Practice days have not been determined yet. Practices will not start until school is in session. 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 cost of end of year banquet for the player.

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.

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The OHES Run Club program is designed to introduce running as a fun sport that promotes a healthy and fit lifestyle. The program will focus on participation and self-improvement while considering individual differences and running experience. Good form, pacing, dynamic stretching, core strength, healthy eating and hydration are some of the concepts that will be incorporated with fun running activities.

As part of the program, participants will be expected to run up to 1 mile as part of the training and meets.

Practice:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm at OHES. In case of bad weather, practice will be moved in to the New Gym. Practices will start on Tuesday, August 29 and continue through Thursday, Oct 12. No practices on Sept 26 & 28.

For the first practice on Aug 29, runners should meet in the new gym.

Meets:
A meet schedule will be determined at the beginning of the season and communicated by the coach. Meets will be during the week and in some cases take the place of practice, depending on the date.

Each runner should be dressed in appropriate clothes and shoes for running and also bring their own water bottle, labeled with their name, to each practice.

Runners will receive a team shirt.

Maximum number of participants: 30

Registration deadline: August 25 (registration will close sooner if max number is reached before the deadline)

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Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit children physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. The program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment.

Children in Amazing Athletes routinely gain greater confidence, learn to combine fitness with fun, and develop 6 key motor skills: Balancing | Running | Jumping | Throwing | Catching | Kicking

Class size: minimum 4 / maximum 10

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Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit children physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. The program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment.

Children in Amazing Athletes routinely gain greater confidence, learn to combine fitness with fun, and develop 6 key motor skills: Balancing | Running | Jumping | Throwing | Catching | Kicking

All children should bring a snack of their choice to enjoy during the snack break.

Class size: minimum 4 / maximum 10

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Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit children physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. The program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment.

Children in Amazing Athletes routinely gain greater confidence, learn to combine fitness with fun, and develop 6 key motor skills: Balancing | Running | Jumping | Throwing | Catching | Kicking

Class size: minimum 4 / maximum 10

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Please note new dates!

Youth Flag Football House League - Back by popular demand!

Open to grades 3-5 and 6th graders upon request. The league will follow the USA Flag Football Rules and Regulations.

Practices: The first practice will be held on September 13 from 6:30-7:30pm to introduce coaches and players to the game. After teams are formed, coaches may schedule practices for their individual teams, times and dates TBD.

Games: Start Monday September 18 on the practice fields. The season will consist of 8 games to be played on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 with each team playing just one game a night (a specific schedule will be sent out after teams are established). The season will culminate with a championship game on October 11.

Coaches are needed! No previous football experience necessary. A meeting for all interested coaches will be held prior to the season to go over strategies and rules for the game. On the registration form, you will have the option of signing up to help. Before coaching, all volunteer coaches must fulfill a few coaching requirements, including a background check, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest training. You can find all the coaching requirements HERE.

Uniform & Equipment: Players will receive a shirt in their team color. Each player will be responsible for their own shorts and cleats. The flags and balls will be provided by the league. Each player will need to bring their own water bottle.

Minimum number of players needed: 28

Registration Deadline: Extended to Sept 6 at noon

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Registration is now closed for the 2023 season.

TEAM ROSTERS, SCHEDULES AND FIELD MAP MAY BE FOUND HERE

The Ottawa Hills Youth Soccer Association (OHYSA) is once again offering recreational soccer to the youth of Ottawa Hills. This 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 16 -Oct 21. Games will start at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00. This time will include both practice and game play. PreK players must be of the age to start kindergarten in fall 2024.

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 will be provided with your registration.

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.

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 a information on game day expectations, training tips and also have the opportunity to participate in weekly training sessions.

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.

Coaches Meeting - Wed Sept 6 at 6:30 (OHES New Gym)

*The soccer association will cover the cost of the background checks for soccer coaches.

Heads up! Registration is Closed.

Registration is now closed for the 2023 season.

TEAM ROSTERS, SCHEDULES AND FIELD MAP MAY BE FOUND HERE

The Ottawa Hills Youth Soccer Association (OHYSA) is once again offering recreational soccer to the youth of Ottawa Hills. This 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-5th grade division will play games on Sunday afternoons (NEW for 2023) for 6 weeks from Sept 17 -Oct 22. Games will be played at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00. Teams may have separate practice times as arranged by the coach.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

There will be training sessions dates for 2nd-5th grade as follows:

Grades 2-3
Mon Sept 11
Mon Sept 18
Mon Sept 25
Mon Oct 2
Mon Oct 9
Mon Oct 16

Grades 4-5
Wed Sept 13
Wed Sept 20
Wed Sept 27
Wed Oct 4
Wed Oct 11
Wed Oct 18

All training sessions will be held at 5:15-6:15* at Geresy on the field closest to the tennis courts. Additional practices may be scheduled by coaches at their discretion. (*The time may be adjusted slightly, but this will be communicated before the start of the season).

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 will be provided with your registration.

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-5th 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 a information on game day expectations, training tips and also have the opportunity to participate in weekly training sessions.

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.

Coaches Meeting - Wed Sept 6 at 6:30 (OHES New Gym)

*The soccer association will cover the cost of the background checks for soccer coaches.

Heads up! Registration is Closed.

Please note new dates!

Beginner Flag Football House League!

Open grades 1st & 2nd The league will follow the USA Flag Football Rules and Regulations.

Practices & Games: Thursdays only...First practice will be held on Thursday, September 21 from 6:30-7:30pm* to introduce coaches and players to the game. Practice will be held at the beginning of each session for the following weeks. Games will start on September 28 and run through Oct 19 on the elementary practice fields. (*Times may be adjusted slightly based on field availability).

Coaches are needed! No previous football experience necessary. A meeting for all interested coaches will be held prior to the season to go over strategies and rules for the game. On the registration form, you will have the option of signing up to help. Before coaching, all volunteer coaches must fulfill a few coaching requirements, including a background check, concussion and sudden cardiac arrest training. You can find all the coaching requirements HERE.

Uniforms & Equipment: Each player will receive a shirt after the start of the season. Each player will be responsible for their own shorts and cleats. The flags and balls will be provided by the league. Each player will need to bring their own water bottle.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Extended to Sept 6 at noon.