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If you have any questions regarding the recreational programming, email Jacob Sloan, Recreation Coordinator, at jsloan@loucity.com

WINTER INDOOR FUTSAL

January 18 - March 8

Introducing Indoor Futsal to Our Academy Juniors Program!

January 18-March 8 | Ages 5-12 | Cost $144 per player

 

We are excited to add a new venue and genre of soccer to our Academy Juniors programs: Futsal!

Players will train and compete on basketball courts at the Swain Student Activities Center at the University of Louisville, using official futsal balls and goals provided by the LouCity/Racing Academy.

This six-session program follows a 90-minute "train-and-play" format. Each session includes:

  • 30 minutes of skill development: Players will enhance their technical abilities, including dribbling, skill moves, and passing. They will also work on quickness, speed of play, and confidence on and off the ball through activities led by our Academy Juniors coaching staff.
  • 1 hour of gameplay: Players will apply their skills in a 5v5 futsal game, competing with their peers under official futsal rules, using official futsal goals and weighted balls.
  • 6-Session Program  
  • Dates: January 18th – March 8th (WILL NOT PLAY on January 25th & February 22nd) 
    • Age 5-6: 8:00am-9:30am
    • Age 7-8: 9:30am-11:00am
    • Age 9-10: 11:00am-12:30pm
    • Age 11-12: 12:30pm-2:00pm
  • LOCATION: University of Louisville’s Campus at the Swain Student Center; 2100 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40208 

 

SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEAGUE

March 8 - May 17

Introducing Indoor Futsal to Our Academy Juniors Program!

Divisions: K-2nd / 3rd-5th | Cost $425 per team

 

The Elementary School Soccer League is a game-focused program designed to give young players the opportunity to experience the excitement and camaraderie of soccer in a fun and supportive environment with their classmates. Players on a team must be from the same school. Games will be hosted at Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training facility turf fields where the professional teams train!

 

K-2nd Grade Division:

  • This division introduces young players to the thrill of soccer through games. The emphasis is on having fun, learning the basics through play, and fostering a love for the game. They will play 5v5 with a max of 8 players per team. Each night of play, they will play 2-30 minute games.

 

3rd-5th Grade Division:

  • Players in this division enjoy regular games with a slightly competitive edge. While the focus is on playing and having fun, participants develop their teamwork and understanding of the game through match experience. They will play 9v9 with a max of 12 per team. Each night of play, they will play 1-1 hour game.

 

League Details:

  • Dates: March 8, 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17 (Mini Tournament)
  • Cost: $425 per team
  • Game Times: 5:00pm, 6:00pm or 7:00pm
  • Team Jerseys are provided by LouCity & Racing Foundation
  • K-2nd: Each Game is 2-12 minute halves (2 games per night)
  • 3rd-5th: Each Game is 2-24 minute halves (1 game per night)

 

The league is all about getting kids on the field, playing soccer, and making friends while promoting sportsmanship and an active lifestyle.

SPRING ACADEMY JUNIORS LEAGUE

LOUISVILLE: March 17-May 24

OLDHAM: March 19-May 24

Academy Juniors League - Ages 3-12

The Academy Juniors League provides a fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for young players to come to learn the game of soccer through training and gameplay. We help players aged 3 to 12 (11-12 year olds only in Oldham) grow in the sport by introducing them to formalized weekend game-play in addition to weekly training sessions.

 

Participants practice once per week in sessions facilitated by paid coaches and supported by Academy Directors. Our specialized curriculum helps players grow their technical skills and apply these skills in age-appropriate game-day environments.

  • Game Days (ONLY for 5-12 year olds) are the same time each Saturday:
    • 5-6s - 8:00-9:00am
    • 7-8s - 9:30-10:30am
    • 9-10s - 10:30-11:30am
    • 11-12s - 10:30-11:30am or 11:30-12:30pm (OLDHAM ONLY)
  • Practices are held once per week for 50 minutes (Mondays-Louisville / Wednesdays-Oldham) and games are hosted Saturdays.
  • Louisville Location - Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center (801 Edith Road, 40206)
  • Oldham Location - Oldham Soccer Park (4305 W Highway 146, 40010)
  • Spring Includes: 9 Practices + 8 Games

PLAYMAKER Technical Skills

Spring I: February 21-March 28

Spring II: April 11-May 23

This is a separate program from the recreational Academy Juniors League and does not include forming teams or having games on Saturday. Through this six-week program, we aim to provide more technical and tactical training for young players looking to get more touches on the soccer ball. 

  • 6-Session Program
  • 1-50 Minute Session per Week
  • Includes a Combination of Fun Soccer activities and Small-Sided Game
  • Cost Per Session = $96 per player
  • LOCATION: Lynn Family Sports Vision & Trains Facility