About the Program

The OYAA program offers organized recreational and select soccer in the fall and spring for youth of the community. This gives boys and girls an opportunity to have fun while learning individual and teams soccer skills. This volunteer supported soccer league, which started play in 1989, has over 3400 participants. We have 3 different programs:

• Ages U5 through U12
• Prior Soccer experience is not required.
• We welcome participation by players at all skill levels.
• Player must be born on or before July 31, 2005 to be eligible to play.

• Grades 7 & 8 regardless of age.
• Teams play in Middle School Soccer Association (MSSA).
• Teams are formed, players must register
• Info: tony_dickman@hotmail.com

• Ages U9 - U14 (teams form in May & June)
• Info: Mike Lentz: mlentz@insight.rr.com

• U5 - August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005 (coed)
• U6 - August 1, 2003 to July 31, 2004
• U7 - August 1, 2002 to July 31, 2003
• U8 - August 1, 2001 to July 31, 2002
• U9/10 - August 1, 1999 to July 31, 2001
• U11/12 - August 1, 1997 to July 31, 1999 (6th grade players born before August 1, 1997 will play in this age group)
• 7th and 8th grade players will play MSSA

Parents can request that siblings be on the same team. Younger siblings may not be more than 6 months below the age grouping. You must indicate this on both forms. Children of the head coach and one assistant coach will be assigned to their team.  REQUESTS TO PLAY FOR A SPECIFIC COACH OR BE ON THE SAME TEAM WITH A FRIEND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.   

Information About Games

Weather permitting; each recreational team will play an 8-Game schedule at various locations in the Olentangy School district. Most teams play games on Saturdays, with some games on weekday nights and Sunday afternoons in order to complete all of the scheduled games.  Rained out games are made up if field space is available, but there are no refunds if all games cannot be played.  The Spring 2010 Season will start April 3^rd. 

Coaches – We ALWAYS need good Coaches!

Lack of coaches is the primary reason that players are turned away.  Please volunteer, we provide training and support.  Register yourself as a coach on your family’s OYAA e-Reg account.  Coaches meeting will be held in March, details TBA.

Practices
 

Practice times and location are determined by the coach and are limited to two per week. Attendance at practice is expected so players can learn.

Registration begins January 2, 2010 – first come, first served!

The deadline for Spring 2010 registration is January 24, 2010.  Returning Fall 2009 players get preference and WILL PLAY ON THEIR FALL TEAMS.   New players will be placed as space permits. 

To Register – eReg - ONLINE REGISTRATION

·       Visit www.OYAA.org and click the link for online registration.

Fees