Requests can be made by emailing sports@firstfriends.org. Only one request.
General Information
The Co-ed U17 Soccer League for children ages 13–16 seeks to grow our athlete’s soccer skills through fun, age-appropriate practices and games, while fostering skill development, teamwork, and healthy competition in a positive environment.
Spring League (April–June 2026)
League dates: April 4, 2026 – June 12, 2026.
Mandatory Skill Evaluation: April 4 at 11:30am; if you are unable to attend, please email us at sports@firstfriends.org
Practices: Thursdays at 6:00–7:15 pm.
Games: Saturdays at 11:15 am or 12:40 pm.
Devotional: A 15-minute devotional time, teaching the basics of Christian faith with a soccer fundamental, will conclude each Thursday practice.
Fee: $65 per child (includes jersey).
Register: Opens October 28—Click [HERE] to register online on the website. Click [HERE] to print a registration form (when available)
Questions? Visit the league page or email sports@firstfriends.org.
For full details on refunds, age guidelines, coach volunteering, and more, see [Parent Resources].
Printable Rosters/Schedule
When available:
Please click on the link to view Team Rosters (when available)
Please click on the link to view the Game Schedule (when available)
Team Rosters
Coaches Resources
Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s league a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Coaches Training on April 9, 2026 at 7pm in church lobby/soccer fields. Mark your interest on your child’s registration form.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Application (Click Link)
Coaches Forms (Click Link)
Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
Lindsay’s Law Required Coaches’ Training Video (Click Link)
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)
Parent Resources
When & Where: April 4 – June 12, 2026. Practices: Thursdays (6:00–7:15 pm). Games: Saturdays (11:30 am or 1:00 pm). Location: First Friends Church, 5455 Market Ave N, Canton, OH.
Format: 11 vs 11 with a goalie; two 35-minute halves. Score is kept.
End of Year Celebration: June 12, 2026 — pizza, pop, water, and paper products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at the church inside the gym. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Refunds: $5 retained for refunds. No refund is available after the second week, unless approved for medical reasons; none is provided if the student is removed for disciplinary reasons.
Registration: Opens online October 28, 2025; paper forms available November 6th at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: April 1, 2026 or when full, whichever occurs first. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on age as of September 1st of the previous fall. Exceptions only with director approval.
Special Requests: One request allowed (e.g., buddy pairing), must be mutual, not guaranteed. View our Policy on Team Rosters.
Parents’ Meeting: Date TBD on the field during the first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
Picture Day Date: TBA
Equipment: Required gear: Shin guards, Size 5 soccer ball. Recommended gear: Soccer Cleats (no metal spikes), water bottle.
Weather Cancellations: Directors will monitor the weather and make cancellation decisions one hour before the start of the activity. Cancellations are posted on top of website pages.
Lindsay Law Parent Info: Video (Click to Watch), Informational Handout (Click to View), Signature Form (Click to download)
Fairness of Competition Disclaimer: Fairness and positive competition are central to our program. To ensure balanced teams, league leadership reserves the right to adjust rosters or reassign players as necessary.
Pick up soccer games
Pick up games every Thursday, weather permitting at 7:15pm until dark. All families are welcome to come, adults and children. Wear your shin guards and have fun!
