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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 upon opponent’s field availability. Game schedule will be distributed once available.

Practices
The team will have scheduled practices twice a week. Tentative practice dates are Tuesday/Thursday from 5:00-6:30. Days may be subject to change based on the availability of the coach and field time. Practices will not start until school is in session.

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, parent concession volunteer 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.

Parent Helpers are Needed!
Parent volunteers are needed to help coordinate the season, assist the coach with administrative duties, schedule ball boys and plan for a simple season end celebration. Please indicated if you are able to help with your registration.

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.

Maximum number: 16

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Youth Flag Football House League - Back by popular demand!

Open to grades 3-6. The league will follow the USA Flag Football Rules and Regulations.

Practices: The first practice will be held on September 7 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 12 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 5.

Coaches are needed! No previous football experience necessary. Coach Neuendorf will hold a coaches meeting for all interested 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: August 26
After the deadline, the registration cost will increase by $10.

Heads up! Registration is Closed.

This program has reached capacity. You may add your child's name to the waitlist HERE and you will be notified if a spot opens up.

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 Thursday, Sept 8 and continue through mid October, date to be determined based on meet schedule. For the first practice on Sept 8, 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 to each practice.

Runners will receive a team shirt.

Maximum number of participants: 30

Registration deadline: August 26 (or sooner if max number is reached before the deadline)

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The 8U Softball Clinic is open to 1st-2nd grade girls who will be 8 or younger on 4/1/23.

Is your daughter interested in learning the skills of softball? Interested in playing on the spring OH competitive travel 8U softball team? This 6 week clinic will teach the rules of softball, start the girls on basic skills of the game and practice drills. We will meet once a week during the fall to prep for the spring team.

Please bring a mitt, bat, and batting helmet if you have one.

Minimum # of players: 10
Maximum # of players: 18

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Beginner Flag Football House League!

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

Practices: Thursdays only......One pre-draft practice will be held on Thursday, September 8 from 6:30-7:30pm to introduce coaches and players to the game. Coaches will draft players after the first practice.

Games: Thursdays starting September 15 through Oct 6 on the elementary practice fields.

Coaches are needed! No previous football experience necessary. Coach Hardman will hold a coaches meeting for all interested 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: August 26
After the registration deadline, the price will increase by $10

Heads up! Registration is Closed.

ROSTERS, SCHEDULES and FIELD MAP may be found HERE. Please note the TABS for each grade division and section.

Registration deadline: August 26
After August 26, the registration fees will increase by $25.

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
Games will be played on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks from Sept 17-22.

PreK-K division will play on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks from Sept 17-Oct 22. This time will include both practice and game play. (PreK players must be of the age to start kindergarten in fall 2023).

1st-5th grade division will play games on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks from Sept 17-Oct 22. Teams may have separate practice times as arranged by the coach.

New this year! There will be training sessions on the following dates for 1st-5th grade:
Wed Sept 14
Wed Sept 21
Wed Sept 28
Mon Oct 3
Wed Oct 12
Wed Oct 19

1st grade: 5:00-5:40
2nd/3rd grade: 5:45-6:30
4th/5th grade: 6:30-7:30

You will receive a game schedule after the registration period is over and teams are formed.

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
Each player will receive a green/white reversible jersey with their 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-2nd Grade: Size 3 Ball
3rd-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 coaches manual and also have the opportunity to participate in a training session with the high school coaching team.

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 Training/Meeting - Sept 7 at 6:30 (OHES Location TBD)

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

OHYSA SEEKING PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The OHYSA is seeking more parents to play a vital role in helping with the future of the house soccer program - either by taking a position on the board or being willing to help with various tasks. If you are interested in being a part of this, please indicate this on the registration form.

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The fall clinic is a great opportunity to introduce the sport of field hockey to your young athletes or have the more experienced players improve their skills. We will focus and review the fundamentals of the sport starting with - how to hold a stick, proper body positioning, moving the ball with dribbling, push passing, drives, and sweeps. Also included will be understanding field positions, defensive moves like tackles and jabs, small game-play, interactive contests and more!

We are excited to have both current players and ABSOLUTELY brand new players join us!

The clinic will be held at Geresy Field, but may move to the stadium depending on availability.

All players need to wear a mouth guard, shin guards and appropriate footwear. They should also bring a water bottle and a stick if they have one, but extra sticks will be available.