What to wear?

• All players need cleats and shin guards (worn under the socks) for every game.
• Jewelry must be removed. If you have new piercings that cannot be removed, they need to be covered with bandaids for safety.
• Your coaches will provide you with a shirt and socks.  They will communicate with you about when you will be getting these - most coaches hand them out at the first game.

 What to bring?

• A water bottle and a ball
• Grades K-2 use a size 3 ball.
• Grades 3-5 use a size 4 ball.
• Grades MS/HS uses a size 5 ball.

What are the rules?

When are the games?

• The game schedule will be released in late August/Early September.  You can view last year's schedule here for an idea of how thing work - Fall 2024 Schedule. 
• This league will take place from September 13 to November 16.  We will have a Season Kickoff Day on September 6.
• Games will be played according to the following schedule (as of May 2054), which is tentative and subject to change:

  K boys and K girls - Saturdays with games between 9 and 5
  1st grade boys and 1st grade girls - Saturdays with games between 9 and 5
  2nd through Middle School girls - Saturdays with games between 9 and 5
  2nd through Middle School boys - Sundays with games between 12 and 5
  High School - Sundays with games between 12 and 5

Where is the field?

• All of the field locations can be found on our website - Field Locations

Where should we sit?

• All of the coaches and players from both teams will be sitting along one sideline.
• The families and spectators should sit on the OPPOSITE side of the field from where the players are seated.  You may want to bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
• Dogs are not allowed at the fields - please leave your pooch at home.

When is practice?

• There are no week-day practices for grades K and 1.  Your practice time is built into your Saturday time slot.
• Grades 2 and above have coach-led practices.  Your coach will reach out to you with information about where and when those will take place.
• The league runs Age Group Trainings as well for an additional cost.  These are sessions run by a trainer and are for all kids in that age group.  The registration information will be sent to you via email.

What if my player can't make a game?

• Please let your coach know in advance. Lots of coaches have their lineups set before the game and it is helpful for them to know if a player will not be there. 

What if I haven’t heard from my coach?

• Coaches and rosters are created a few weeks before the season begins.  You should not expect to hear from your coach until about 1-2 weeks before the first game.
• Occasionally messages from our coaches go to your spam - check there first.
• If you haven’t heard from your coach by 8 pm on Monday, September 4 please email us at HSCIntramural@HaverfordSoccer.org.  If you e-mail us, please be sure to include your player's name, gender and grade.

Season Overview

• September 6 - Season Kickoff!
• September 13/14 - Opening Weekend!
• October 5 - Haverford Township Day - join us in the parade - no games for K and 1st grades
• October 4 - HSC Union Club Night - tickets are on sale soon
• TBD - Picture Day
• November 8/9, 15/16 - Playoffs for divisions 4th grade and up
• November 15/16 - Final weekend of games - trophies awarded for grades K to 3