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Intramural Soccer Program

The CHYSC Intramural Soccer Program promotes a fun environment for players to be introduced to the fundamentals of soccer. Leagues of players within the club are formed based upon age groupings and include two girls-only leagues. The youngest league (U7 Coed) includes 5 and 6 years old boys and girls and is purely instructional with emphasis on the introduction of basic skills. Coed leagues exist at the U9 (7, 8-year olds), U11 (9, 10-year olds), U14 (11 - 13-year olds), and U17 (14 - 16-year olds). Both boys and girls are welcome to play on coed teams and placement will ensure that no girls exist as the only female player on a team roster. The two girls-only leagues are the U10 (7 - 9-year olds) and U14 (10 - 13-year olds). The girls-only leagues are very popular and are an excellent place for girls to advance their soccer skills. Intramural play starts the week after Labor Day and extends until early November. The older leagues include playoffs that award a league champion team. Occasionally, some of the leagues designate players to form a “select” team to play in a post-season tournament against other regional clubs.

The CHYSC is an all-volunteer organization that exists only through the committed efforts of adults interested in the development of our region’s youth through sports. Most notably, the Intramural Program, with its many leagues and teams, is always in need of adults to serve as coaches and assistant coaches. Prior soccer experience is not necessary; merely the willingness to pitch in to help create a successful experience for the kids. The CHYSC offers several opportunities for adults to develop their knowledge of soccer and coaching skills. The CHYSC works with the UK Elite Soccer organization to provide ongoing assistance in the youngest level (U7) and to conduct coaching clinics for adult volunteer coaches in the older leagues. The U7 league, in particular, always needs adult volunteers to step up. Adults need to also register as coaches at the CHYSC website www.chysc.org under the soccer registration banner. Most teams have a head coach and one or more assistant coaches, so the time commitment can be shared among several adults.