Youth Recreation Soccer League Information

Recreation Soccer The Oxford Park Commission sponsors a youth soccer program for kids age 4-15. This league is affiliated with the Mississippi Soccer Association. July 31st is the league age determination date for all players except NEW 4-year- olds for spring soccer. New 4-year-olds must be 4 by December 31st preceding the spring season.  Ages are broken down into the leagues below.  There is also an age matrix at the end of this page to assist you. 4 & 5 year Olds (U6)  An introductory level designed to teach the very basic fundamentals of soccer.  Participants in this league play a "short sided” 3 v 3 format. Goalies are not allowed.  Leagues are single age group leagues. 6 & 7 year Olds (U8) A follow up to U-6, however, this league plays a 4 v 4 format.  Children continue to play in single age group leagues. 8& 9 year Olds (U10) This is the first league in which goalies are allowed and scores are recorded. Teams are drafted based on coaches' ratings during an observation clinic. Game format is 6 v 6.  The top two teams from the U-10 division have an opportunity to participate in district tournament play. 11 & 12 year Olds (U12) This league plays a full side 8 v 8 format.  Teams are drafted based on coaches' ratings during an observation clinic. The top two boy and girl teams within this age group will advance to district play. 12 & 13 year Olds (U14) and 14 & 15 year olds (U16) This league plays a full side 11v 11 format as well.  12 and 13 year olds are combined in the U-14 age group; 14 & 15 year olds in the U-16 age group. Teams are drafted based on coaches' ratings during an observation clinic. All games for youth soccer will be played at FNC Park.  Games are generally played Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings and possibly Saturday mornings. For information on equipment and other parent resources, please check out our Parent Resource page.

Important Dates &
Announcements

2013 Spring Soccer Registration Dates:
November 9th-January 4th

Spring Soccer Season Dates:
February 11th- April 7th

Coaches Needed:
We are in need of soccer coaches for the spring season. If you are interested in coaching, please apply online or contact the Athletic Director at 662-232-2378.

Soccer Officials Needed:
We are looking for soccer officials for the upcoming spring season. Officials must have a valid license by the time the season starts. If you are interested, please apply online or in person.