2024 PARPC Girls Spring Soccer Program

GIRLS SOCCER 2024 IS COMPLETED! PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE IN MID-JANUARY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GIRLS SOCCER 2025!

This is a recreational soccer program for school aged girls from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade who reside in the Palmyra, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities. This is a program geared toward learning and fun, with equal time on the field during games for every player.

Do you have a busy schedule? No worries! Just make a note of the days you are unavailable Monday through Friday (games are mostly Saturday morning & early afternoon) and we’ll do our best to accommodate or give you your registration fee back!

GIRLS SOCCER FIRST THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE

Location -Practices held at Ridge Road Park (500 Ridge Road, Palmyra), South Londonderry soccer field next to the Municipal Building & playground (West Market Street, Campbelltown), and Pine Street Elementary soccer field.

Times-Practices will start the week of March 18th (weather permitting) and wrap up mid to late May. Days and times vary each season dependent upon schedule availability noted on registration forms. We balance ability, age, and schedule availability to make the program as balanced as possible for the best experience for our girls. This is done in order to do our very best to leave no athletes behind. You will be notified by coach regarding practice times by March 12th to begin practices the week of March 18th . * Please note- coaches do not email everyone on the same day, but if you don’t hear by March 12th and have double checked your SPAM folder with the email you provided to us, please email hhershey@palmyrarec.org or call 717-838-9244 with your child’s name and grade. Be sure to note on your registration the days of the week your athlete is NOT available. Practices will be 2x per week the first 2 weeks of preseason then move to practices 1x per week with a Saturday game for the remainder of the season with a possibility of 1-2 games during the week due to Holidays and possible weather postponements. Picture day is tentatively scheduled for April 13th.

Games- Generally run Saturdays starting at 9am & 10am for 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade, followed by 11am-2pm for 3rd, & 4th Grade, and 2pm-5pm for 1st & 2nd Grade. (Subject to change depending on the number of teams for 2024).

Fee– $80 for the eight-week program to include 7-8 games, all referee fees, soccer socks, and team t-shirts for players and coaches, $75 for additional siblings, $90 for Non- PASD athletes. Register by February 20th (extended!) $20 Late fee February 12th-20th and program CLOSED after February 20th. Please, no late registrations will be accepted so register early!

Sneakers and shin guards are required to play.   No Jewelry, please. Cleats are not required. Bring your own soccer ball (with your name on it) if you have one, if not one will be provided to borrow at practices. Size 3 for KG and 1st & 2nd grade and size 4 for 3rd -8th grade.

COACHES: Mandatory Coaches meeting in the Judge’s Chambers at the Palmyra Municipal Building at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra is scheduled for March 7th at 5:30pm and will wrap up in 45 minutes. If you cannot attend, please email us at hhershey@palmyrarec.org for other arrangements later that week.

Girls Kindergarten Soccer 

  • Fee: $65/child, $5.00 off 2nd Family member, $75 Non-PASD athletes. Register by February 12th! $20 Late fee February 12th-20th and program CLOSED after February 20th (extended). Please, no late registrations will be accepted so sign up early!
  • Times: Practices will start the week of March 18th (weather permitting). Days and times vary each season dependent upon schedule availability noted on registration forms. We balance ability, age, and schedule availability to make the program as balanced as possible for the best experience for our girls. This is done in order to do our very best to leave no athletes behind. You will be notified by coach regarding practice times by March 12th to begin practices the week of March 18th. * Please note- coaches do not email everyone on the same day, but if you don’t hear by March 12th and have double checked your SPAM folder with the email you provided to us, please email hhershey@palmyrarec.org or call 717-838-9244 with your child’s name and grade. Be sure to note on your registration the days of the week your athlete is NOT available. Practices will be 2x per week the first 2 weeks of preseason then move to practices 1x per week with a Saturday game late morning or early afternoon for the remainder of the season with a possibility of 1-2 games during the week due to Holidays and possible weather postponements. (All subject to change depending on coach and athlete availability).
  • Place: Kindergarten practices and games are at Ridge Road Sports Complex at 400 Ridge Road, Palmyra PA
  • COACHES: Mandatory Coaches meeting in the Judge’s Chambers at the Palmyra Municipal Building at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra is scheduled for March 7th at 5:30pm and will wrap up in 45 minutes. If you cannot attend, please email us at hhershey@palmyrarec.org for other arrangements later that week.
  • Sneakers and shin guards are required to play.   No Jewelry. Cleats are not required. Bring your own soccer ball (with your name on it) if you have one, if not one will be provided to borrow at practices. Size 3 for KG and 1st & 2nd grade and size 4 for 3rd -8th grade.

REGISTRATION:

Late Registration fee $20 from February 12th to 20th. Registration CLOSED after February 20th.

Register online at active.com for a small processing fee (no sibling discount available online)

OR

Register with a form mailed to PARPC at 325 South Railroad Street, Palmyra PA 17078 or place in our tan drop box outside of the building at the same address anytime 24/7!

PARENT RESOURCE DOCUMENTS:

Concussion Resource form for Parents

How to be a Good Soccer Parent

COACH RESOURCE DOCUMENTS

PARPC Coaches Code of Conduct

Concussion Resource Form

Volunteer Clearances Instruction Form

How to be a Good Soccer Parent

Soccer Rules K- Second Grade

Soccer Rules Third- Eighth Grade

Ridge Road Field Map 2020

PARPC Coach’s Player Evaluations

Soccer Practice Ideas U6 and U8

Soccer Practice Ideas U10

Soccer Practice ideas U12 &U14