RECREATION
2020 Spring Recreation Socce
Registration for the 2020 Spring Recreation Soccer season is still open but divisions are filling up.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Cost is only $130 for Gardens’ residents. Non-residents are charged a $26 non-resident fee. This fee is a direct pass through to the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Your third child is free when registered for a single sport. There is a $20 late fee assessed for all registrations completed after January 15, 2020.
All players receive a soccer ball, uniform kit (jersey, shorts, socks), and access to free clinics administered by Professional Trainers from the Predators Competitive teams.
Key Dates
Coaches Meeting - Wednesday, February 5th 6:30pm– 9:00pm
Evaluations:
Friday February 7th – Gardens District Park Soccer Fields – Field 5
- U8 Boys 5:30pm surname A-L
- U8 Boys 6:30pm surname M-Z
Saturday February 8th - Gardens District Park Soccer Fields – Field 5
- U8 Girls 8:00am
- U10 Boys surname A-L 9:00am
- U10 Boys M-Z 9:45am
- U10 Girls A-L 10:30am
- U10 Girls M-Z 11:15am
- U12 Girls 12:00 noon
- U12 Boys A-L 1:00pm
- U12 Boys M-Z 1:45pm
- U14 Girls 2:30pm
- U14 Boys 3:15pm
- The U16 and High School will be held the following week with the date to be confirmed.
Team Drafts - Feb 8 - 13th
Pre Season Practice - February 15 – March 5th
Games will begin on OPENING DAY - Saturday, March 7th
Saturday, March 14th –– Picture day for all teams U5/U6 – U15
Sunday, March 22 – Monday, March 30th – SPRING BREAK (NO GAMES)
Sat April 25th – Friday May 1 – Playoff games for age groups U10 and higher.
CLOSING DAY Saturday, May 2nd
Player Evaluations
Held for all Boys and Girls age groups U8 and higher. Evaluations give Coaches the opportunity to see all players conduct some basic soccer skills and play in a short scrimmage. It provides the Coaches insight into each player’s abilities and it helps to ensure that all teams are drafted with players at all skill levels. Evaluations last approximately 45 minutes. The schedule will be released shortly and is based on your child’s age group.
Age Groups
All age groups are split by year of birth as of Jan 1, 2020 per US Soccer guidelines.
- U5 are for children born in 2015
- U6 are for children born in 2014
- U8 are for children born in 2012 and 2013
- U10 are for children born in 2010 and 2011
- U12 are for children born in 2008 and 2009
- U14 are for children born in 2006 and 2007
- U16 are for children born in 2004 and 2005
- High School are for children born in 2001 through 2003
Coaches Needed
The PBGYAA Predators Soccer program is run by all volunteers, including the coaches. We are always in need of parents who are willing to coach. It is a very rewarding experience for the parent and your child. Please register as a volunteer to coach when you register your child to play for the season.
Sponsors Needed
Help us continue to keep the cost of entry into sports as low as possible. We have several sponsorship opportunities available, including team sponsorship for $350. The generosity of our sponsors allows us to maintain our low cost, provide financial assistance to kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate and supports our many other programs, including TOPSoccer. Please visit our website PBG Predators for all sponsorship opportunities.
Please email us soccer@pbgyaa.com with any questions.
