Parker Colorado Fall soccer and roller hockey registration is July 11

Fall soccer and roller hockey registration is July 11
Parker Recreation’s fall soccer and roller hockey registration lottery will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11 at the Parker Recreation Center. Fall soccer and roller hockey seasons begin Aug. 7 and finish Oct. 7.

The kinder soccer program will be held outside at the new field south of Prairie Crossing Elementary in the Auburn Hills subdivision. “We’ve had a lot of parent interest in outdoor soccer for preschoolers in the past, but never had an available field,” says soccer program coordinator Emily Pieper, “With the new field available at Auburn Hills, we finally have field space and can run up to three kinder games at the same time.” The move outdoors will take advantage of Colorado’s lovely early fall weather and give the kinder program more room to grow with the community. The athletics division has geared up for the move outdoors by purchasing smaller nets and balls for the young players. The kinder program is for boys and girls ages 4-6. Teams will have a one hour combined game and practice per week on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. Focus is on fundamentals and fun in this introductory league where every child plays at least half of each game. Team fees are $55 per player for Douglas County residents, which includes a game shirt.

Youth soccer is for kids grades one through seven. Six year olds in kindergarten may play in either the kinder or youth program. Child’s grade for the 2006-2007 school year will determine grade classification. Coed soccer teams will have one hour long practice plus a game each week. Games and practices are held at either Stroh Ranch Fields or Challenger Park. Team fees are $70 per player for Douglas County residents, which includes a team shirt.

Fall youth roller hockey leagues are open to boys and girls grades two through 12. Parker Recreation will also offer a new Mighty Mite program for players age five through first grade. Teams in both programs have one practice plus one game per week. Every participant will get to play at least half of every game. Practices will be Mon. through Thurs. evenings at the Parker Recreation Center rinks. Games for kids up to eighth grade are on Saturdays at the Parker rinks. Grades nine through 12 play games on Saturdays or Sundays in Parker, Aurora, or Englewood. Makeup games for all grade levels may be played on Sundays. Full protective gear is required for all players. Team fees are $70 for both programs, including your team jersey.

To serve as a volunteer coach for either kinder or youth soccer, please call Emily at 303.805.3271. To volunteer as a roller hockey coach, call Ryan at 303.805.3262. Either of these staff members is happy to answer questions about the Parker Recreation Department’s youth athletic leagues. The Parker Recreation Center is located at 17301 E. Lincoln Ave., in Challenger Park.