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AYSO Region 418 Chicago Lakefront

4U/5U Soccer

Unlike the older divisions that use volunteer coaches, in the 4U and 5U age divisions trainers from our partner organization P2 Soccer lead you and your child through a 45-minute practice designed for 3 to 5-year-olds. We say "you and your child" because it is important that you help your child through the drills during practice. We also encourage repetition of the exercises at home. 4U and 5U groups are coed and meet on Saturdays during the fall and spring seasons.

AYSO 4U Soccer Program

The AYSO 4U soccer program uses group activities, soccer themes and parent participation to introduce your 3 year old to soccer and develop the fundamental motor skills that prepare kids for all sports. Players must be 3 years old by the start of the Fall season. This program takes place Saturdays at the 4/5U Schoolyard Fields (Field Map). Registered families will be notified of available times between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM before the start of the season.

AYSO 5U Soccer Program

In the 5U division, your 4 to 5-year-old will be introduced to a little more competition while continuing to develop their motor skills. After a practice session, the trainers will divide the kids into small teams to play in short scrimmages. This program takes place Saturdays at the 4/5U Schoolyard Fields (Field Map). Registered families will be notified of available times between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM before the start of the season.

Questions??
Contact: [email protected]

Fields & Parking

5U Field Location

The 4/5U Schoolyard Field is on the east side of Simonds Drive, just south of Foster Avenue at the Chicago lakefront.

A Note About Parking

While you may be tempted to park on Simonds Drive right beside the 5U field, be cognizant of parking restrictions. Metered parking is available in the Foster Beach parking lot north of the 5U field. Legal free parking along Simonds Drive begins south of the 5U field.

Unfortunately, many of our members are routinely ticketed for parking in areas not permitted. Please heed the parking signs and remind others that legal parking along Simonds Dr. does not extend all the way up to Foster.

Equipment Needed

Soccer Ball - Size 3

Shin Guards (required)

Water Bottle (recommended)

Soccer Shoes (recommended) or Gym Shoes

Uniforms

Players each receive an AYSO uniform consisting of shirt, shorts, and socks the first week of the season. Please come to the 5U tent next to the 5U field to pick up your child’s uniform before or after their first practice.

Questions about the uniform? Email [email protected].