Heads up! Registration is Closed.

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 mid to 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 practice on Tue/Thur 5:30-6:30. Starting date will be announced closer to the season. 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.

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, September 2 and continue through Thursday, Oct 9.

For the first practice on Sept 2, 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 - must register by Aug 26 to be guaranteed a shirt

Registration deadline: August 26 (registration will close sooner if max number is reached before the deadline)

Run Club is open to 4th-6th graders. If you have an interested 3rd grader, please add their name to the waitlist HERE. If there are openings after the deadline, we will assess if we can add any 3rd graders.

Using age-appropriate developmental milestones, we work with each toddler based on their attention span and physical abilities. During each weekly class, toddlers learn 1 of 5 sports (basketball, volleyball, track & field, soccer, and football) using color recognition, shape classification, letter identification, and action vocabulary to reinforce learning through play.

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

Please note: Classes are held at St. Michael's in the Hills Church

Class size: minimum 4 / maximum 6

Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit boys & girls 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

This new Amazing Athletes program is designed to teach Pickleball skills in conjunction with the amazing programming we know and love (obstacle course, nutrition, word of the day, motor skills + pickleball).

Class size: minimum 4 / maximum 8

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. There will be a 30 minute practice built into the scheduled game time.

TRAINING & PRACTICE SCHEDULE
There will be training sessions offered for 2nd-6th grade teams.

Training Dates:
Fridays - Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 17 (no Training on Oct 10)

Time:
2nd-3rd: 4:00-5:00
4th-6th: 6:00-7:00

Location:
Geresy Field (area closest to the tennis courts)

Additional practices may be scheduled by coaches at their discretion.

TEAMS
24 players per age group will be needed to make each age/grade division work. If not enough players are registered for an age/grade 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.

Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit boys & girls 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 8

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 Thursday, September 18 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 Tuesday, September 23 on the practice fields. The season will consist of 8 games to be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 16.

*As daylight shortens, the time may need to be adjusted.

Coaches are needed! No previous football experience necessary. 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: Aug 28
After the deadline, the registration cost will increase by $20.