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.
Fall League (August–October 2025)
League dates: August 23 – October 31, 2025.
Mandatory Skill Evaluation: August 23 at 11:45am; if you are unable to attend, please email us at sports@firstfriends.org
Practices: Thursdays at 6:00–7:15 pm.
Games: Saturdays at 11:30 am or 1:00 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 June—Click [HERE] to register online (when available) 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
Click on links below to view U17 Roster and Schedule
Team Roster
Schedule
Coaches Resources
Coaches Needed!
Help make this year’s league a success—no experience required! We provide weekly plans and support. Coaches Training on August 28 at 7 pm inside the church. 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: August 23 – October 31, 2025. 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: October 31, 2025 — pizza, pop, water, and paper products provided; families bring a side or dessert. Held at the church inside the gym.
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 June 1, 2025; paper forms available June 6th at the Welcome Desk. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm. Deadline: TBD or when full. Late registrations accepted if space allows, though jerseys may arrive late.
Age Requirement: Register based on age as of July 1st of this year. 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: August 23 on the field during first practice. Parent Meeting Notes: Click [HERE] to download when available
Picture Day Date: October 11, 2025
PICTURE SCHEDULE ORDER INSTRUCTIONS. COACH COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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!
