Recreational Soccer
All 1st-6th grade players receive professionally-directed practices every week of the season!

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In the spring and fall, Greenbelt Soccer Alliance currently sponsors teams to play in two local pure recreational soccer leagues. Teams form and practice in New Carrollton or Greenbelt and play their games either in the  PGSI league  in Hyattsville (PGSI website here) or the Takoma Soccer league in Takoma/Silver Spring. Here is more information about the teams and formats of play. Both the PGSI and Takoma leagues offer competitive soccer in a format that places emphasis on fun and participation. The teams play hard to win, but scores are not recorded and standings are not kept in either league. Players are given at least 50% playing time in each game.  PGSI offers small-sided soccer from grades K - 8. Takoma plays on larger fields and offers soccer from grades K up through high school. In general at Greenbelt SA, we encourage players to learn with the small-sided format in a pure recreational soccer environment, as endorsed by the US Soccer Federation, at least through grade 5 since it reinforces the fundamental ball-control skills that are at the heart of soccer at all levels of play and does so in an environment that helps to build a love of the game in our young players. Here is our blog posting on the benefits of playing on the small field. Starting at U11, we offer a tryout-based select soccer experience for players and families that are ready to make more of a commitment to soccer.

All Greenbelt SA players are covered by comprehensive medical, dental and liability insurance provided through the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association. Here is what is offered in our recreational soccer program:

  • All players guaranteed 50% playing time in games. Low player/coach ratio.
  • Practices are Monday and Wednesday evenings (either 6:15 pm or 7:30 pm depending on age) at Youth Memorial Park in New Carrollton. Games on Saturday mornings in the PGSI league in Hyattsville. For Spring, 2018 practices start in mid-late March and games start March 31 or April 7.
  • 1st-6th grades follow an age-group training model with professionally-directed training sessions occurring each Monday.
  • Small-sided soccer, recommended by United States Soccer Federation (USSF), offered for grades 1-6. Field and team size increase with age. More interaction with the ball. More goal scoring opportunities. More fun! See our blog posting on the advantages of playing on a small field.
  • All games in the same location on the same day of the week
  • All players and coaches insured for medical, dental, liability through MSYSA
  • No roster deadlines, no ID cards, no standings in the leagues as recommended by USSF for younger players
  • Ice Cream Juggling Challenge included
  • $65 for 1st/2nd grade before discounts. $85 before discounts for higher grades.