Youth Soccer

Youth Soccer Leagues

Read the complete program details for these Youth Soccer Leagues and sign up online HERE.
Questions? Contact Chris Poole, Athletics Supervisor. Chris.Poole@DPParks.org or 847-391-5711.

Lil Kickers League
Fall Season 2021
9/11-10/23
Ages: 4–7
Grades: K–1
Prairie Lakes Soccer Fields

This Soccer League introduces young players to soccer fundamentals and the dynamics of playing on a team. Coaches help them develop beginning, intermediate and more advanced skills. The 7-week season is coordinated by park district athletic staff, with game days run by the experienced trainers from Hot Shot Sports.
• Practice and game play are on Saturdays, from 11:30a–2:00p.

Youth Soccer League
Fall Season 2021
9/11-10/30
Ages: 7–9 Grades: 2 & 3
Ages: 9–11 Grades: 4 & 5
Prairie Lakes Soccer Fields

This league is divided into two age groups, each designed to continue developing players’ skills in a safe, positive environment. Leagues are run by parent volunteer coaches who have been trained by the well-known Switching The Field group.
• 8-week season.
• Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:30–6:30p.
• Games are played on Saturdays. Times will be provided by your coach.

D62 Competitive Middle School Soccer League
Fall Season 2021
9/11-10/30
Ages: 11–14
Grades: 6–8
Prairie Lakes Soccer Fields

The Competitive Middle School Soccer League has been specifically developed for the three D62 middle schools: Algonquin, Chippewa, and Iroquois. Each school has 1 or 2 teams made up of boys and girls, divided evenly by skill, which compete against teams from the other Des Plaines Middle Schools.
• Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Games are on Saturdays, from 9:00–11:00a.
• All players receive a uniform representing their school. The full set includes a jersey, shorts, and socks.
• Picture day will be announced after the first week of games.
• Teams compete for the Middle School Soccer League traveling trophy!

2019 Champions: The Algonquin Middle School Soccer Team