SPRING REGISTRATION OPEN

All new Spring registrations will be added to the waitlist first and later allocated to teams based on availability.

Registration Portal: inleague.playsoccer.org

U5 / 5U (PRE-K) PROGRAM INFORMATION

“The objective of this program is to provide young players and their parents with a pressure-free introduction to the beautiful and simple game of soccer. At this age, players should be exposed to soccer through simple, fun activities and games that require little to no practice and a minimal time commitment.”
— AYSO National Guidelines

U5 REGION 425 PROGRAM

• Players practice once per week with AYSO Professional Coaches (P2 Soccer).

• Parents select the practice option that works best for their child.

POSSIBLE PRACTICE OPTIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Monday: 3:30–4:15 pm (Winnetka)
Tuesday: 3:30–4:15 pm (Glencoe)
Wednesday: 3:30–4:15 pm (Northfield)
Thursday: 3:30–4:15 pm (Kenilworth)

Practice assignments will begin mid-July.

GAME DAY INFORMATION

• Games are played on Saturdays from 9:00–9:45 am at Townley Field (Kenilworth).

• Players are led through warm-up activities by AYSO P2 Coaches.

• Games are played in a pickup-style format.

• Parent involvement is expected on game day.

• Every team must have at least one parent-coach.

Please email [email protected] to check practice availability before registering.

U5 COORDINATOR INFORMATION

Stuart Barlow oversees both the U5 and U6 programs for Region 425.

Questions regarding U5?

Email: [email protected]

U6 / 6U (KINDERGARTEN) PROGRAM INFORMATION

• U6 players are assigned to teams, usually based on school.

• Team rosters are capped at five players.

• Each team of five players is required to have a parent volunteer coach for Saturday games.

• Players practice once per week for 45 minutes with an AYSO Professional P2 Coach.

• Practice assignments will begin mid-July.

POSSIBLE PRACTICE OPTIONS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Monday: 3:30–4:15 pm (Winnetka)
Tuesday: 4:00–4:45 pm (Glencoe)
Wednesday: 4:00–4:45 pm (Northfield)
Thursday: 4:15–5:00 pm (Kenilworth)

GAME DAY INFORMATION

• Games are played on Saturdays at Townley Field (Kenilworth).

• Girls: 10:00–10:45 am

• Boys: 11:00–11:45 am

• Teams play against each other, supervised by parent coaches and AYSO Professional Coaches.

PARENT COACH REQUIREMENTS

• All parent volunteer coaches must register as volunteers through their inleague.playsoccer.org account and complete a background check.

• Optional online coaching certification courses (eTrainU) are available through the inLeague portal.

• Parent coaches are always supported by AYSO P2 Professional Coaches.

U5 / U6 COORDINATOR

Stuart Barlow oversees both the U5 and U6 programs for Region 425.

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Players will receive a jersey, a pair of shorts, and a pair of socks during the first week of the program.

2. Each child must have shin guards and soccer cleats.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Registrar (Anne)
Email: [email protected]

Regional Director (Bhanu)
Email: [email protected]

Assistant Program Director (Quinn)
Email: [email protected]

U4–U6 Coordinator (Stuart)
Email: [email protected]