The FFC Co-Ed U17 Soccer League is for youth aged 13-16 of any skill level in the Stark County area.  In each of our soccer leagues, we seek to teach our players the game of soccer in an age appropriate, healthy and encouraging environment.  We believe that there is such a thing as ‘healthy competition.’   Size 5 soccer ball recommended. Games with goalie will be played 11 v 11 format with two 35 minute halves.

Our Fall League begins in August and the Spring League begins in April. Registrations are available one month prior. There will be a short devotional time where we share biblical principles with the players and encourage them to pursue a life with Christ every week. The season will conclude with a league celebration that includes food, fun,  and league champion awards.

 League Dates:  August 26 – October 28; End of Season Celebration Nov 3.

Fee: $65.00 per child, includes team jersey
Refund Policy:  $5.00 fee retained if refund requested. No refund will be given to any player who withdraws after the second week of practice. An exception may be granted at the discretion of the staff due to medical reasons only. Further, no refund will be given to any player removed from the league during the course of the season for disciplinary reasons.

Registration:  Registration for Fall 2023 league will be available June 16, 2023.   Registrations will be accepted online with debit/credit card and paper registrations will be  accepted at Welcome Desk with check/cash.   Office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.   Deadline to register is Aug 23, or when league fills up, whichever occurs first.  Fee required at time of registration. PLEASE REGISTER CHILD IN THE DIVISION ACCORDING TO WHAT THEIR AGE IS ON SEPTEMBER 1 OF 2023 FOR FALL 2023 and SPRING 2024 SESSION. Any deviation from the age standard requires prior permission from the league director.

When available:  Click on “Register Now” on this webpage to register online with debit/credit card.

If you want to pay with check/cash, print out registration form below and return with payment to church Welcome Desk.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT REGISTRATION FORM

Skill Evaluation Date and Time:  Aug 26 at 11:45am.   Everyone please plan to attend. Location at First Friends Church. Please have the player bring a soccer ball (size 5),  water in a water bottle with their name on it, wear soccer cleats (no metal) and shin guards under their socks.

Mandatory Parents’ Meeting: during skill assessments at First Friends Church Pavilion.

Practice Day and Time:  Thursdays once a week for 1 hour and 15 min beginning at 6:00pm. Practice time will adjust according to earlier sunset times in fall. Please remember to bring a size 5 soccer ball, water in a water bottle with player’s name on it and shin guards worn under the socks, and soccer cleats to practice!

First Practice:   Sat. Sept 2 at 10:45am  Practice will be 1 hour and 15 min.  Please remember to wear cleats, bring a ball, water in a bottle with your name on it and shin guards worn under socks to practice!  All practices after Sept 2 will be on Thursdays.

 Equipment needed: Size 5 soccer ball, water bottle with name on it, soccer cleats (no metal), shin guards worn underneath socks required to wear during season for safety purposes. Please dress according to the weather.

Game Day and Times: Saturdays, schedule will be posted after team rosters are formed.  All games played on First Friends Soccer Fields and planned to be at 11:30am and 1pm. (subject to change).

End of Season Celebration:  Friday, Nov 3 at 6pm – 7:30pm.  First Friends provides the main food item, paper products, plastic silverware, pop/water.  Families are asked to bring a side food item to share.  Check with coach or sports office in October for details.
Please bring a side dish or dessert to share according to the list below.  Please put your name on any containers and utensils you bring and remember to take them home.
U7 –   Sides (mac and cheese, beans, fresh vegetables or fresh fruit, etc.)
U10 – Salads (potato salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, lettuce/veg salads and dressing, etc)
U13 & U17 – Desserts

**Disclaimer: Please note that fairness and positive competition are a high priority in our program. Thus, our league leadership reserves the right to alter team rosters/move players in order to balance teams if necessary. We reserve the right to change age division break-ups based on participation numbers, up to and including the first assessment date. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Weather Cancellation Policy:  Evening activities will be re-evaluated by staff and decisions for cancellation will be made and posted on website one hour prior to start of activity.

Suggestion: If you are in need of any soccer equipment and especially if you need advice for what to buy, please visit Soccer One over in Thursday’s Plaza – 4679 Dressler Rd NW. (330) 492-4947 Mehdi is the owner of this local store and he specializes in soccer equipment.

Questions? Call Sports Office at 330-966-6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.