Recreational Teams, Playing Formats, Rules

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Greenbelt SA supports recreational teams in both spring and fall. Information on our selected teams is here. Up to grade 6, recreational teams play in the small-sided program offered by Prince Georges Soccer, Inc. and older teams play in the Takoma league. Practice schedules depend on coaches schedules. Both game and practice schedules are here. We are always looking for more coaches to volunteer. Here are the incentives that we offer to coaches.

Age groups, playing formats

See the Field Locations link for location of practice and game fields.

  1. Kindergarten through 2nd grade PGSI league: coed teams playing 4v4 on a 15x30 yd field using a 6' mini-goal without goalie. All games on Saturday mornings at Magruder Park in Hyattsville. Coaches are the referees.
  2. 3rd/4th grade PGSI league: coed teams playing 5v5 on a 25x45 yd field with goalie using a single 6'x18' goal. See blog posting for discussion. All games on Saturday mornings at Magruder Park in Hyattsville. Coaches are the referees.
  3. 5th/6th grade PGSI league: two boys teams and one girls teams playing 6v6 on a 30x50 yd field with goalie and junior size goal (6'x18'). All games on Saturday mornings at Magruder or Melrose Park in Hyattsville. Melrose park is adjacent to Magruder Park. Professional referees are used.
  4. 7th-9th grade coed PGSI and  Takoma league: playing 9v9 or 11v11 on full size field with goalie. All games on Saturdays or Sundays at the same field in Hyattsville or Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

League Rules and Information

Please consult the individual league website for the rules of the various age groups:

PGSI Website
Takoma Soccer Website