Volunteer Coaches Needed!
We need you, Coach! The foundation of our Youth Sports Programs rests on our wonderful volunteer coaches who give their time, talent, and heart every day. For more information on volunteering, please see our Volunteer page.
2019 CPD Youth Soccer Parent Handbook
The CPD Youth Soccer Parent Handbook is a required document including a Parents’ Promise waiver as well as frequently asked questions and responses for all youth soccer participants.
Youth Spring Soccer Leagues
1st – 8th grade; boys and girls
Learn hard work, teamwork, and social skills while having a great time! The leagues focus on fun, sportsmanship, instruction, and opportunity. All players will receive approximately equal playing time. Each league uses soccer balls, goals, and fields proportional to their age as recommended by the U.S. Youth Soccer. Teams will play six officiated games on Saturdays or on weeknights (depending on the league). See Youth Soccer Handbook for more information.
Practices: Expectations on practices is once a week, although older age groups may go twice a week. Practice days are generally Tuesday or Thursday nights, starting no earlier than 5:30p.
Games: Games begin on 4/4 and are played Saturdays or a weeknight (depending on the league). Make-up games may potentially be played on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Depending on rainouts and other factors, games may go until the first Saturday in November.
Location: Dodds Soccer Complex. Exception: 12U & 14U teams may also have games in Urbana, etc.
Team Placement: Team placement will be done by the CPD Sports Staff. Requests for specific teams, coaches, or practice times/locations WILL NOT be accepted. However, completed Buddy Forms will be honored. Buddy Forms are available here or at the Leonhard Recreation Center.
Volunteer Coaches Needed: Click here for information about becoming a volunteer coach. Then, fill out a Volunteer Application and turn it in. We would not be able to run this program without volunteer coaches. There will be a coaches meeting (TBD) before the season begins.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Illinois FC Winter/Spring Soccer
IFC Micro Indoor Soccer
Ages 3-5; boys and girls
Our popular Micro Soccer program is going indoors! The program is a chance for players to build on what they learned in the early fall or try out soccer for the first time. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC Coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com. Class meets once a week for 5 weeks. Players should bring a soccer ball (preferably size 3) if they can. Shin guards recommended. All players receive a free t-shirt.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
IFC First Kicks Soccer
Age 3; boys and girls
Illinois FC First Kicks Soccer is an exciting program for 3-year-olds. This program introduces players to soccer in a fun-filled learning environment. Games and activities promote soccer skill and overall athletic development. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details on Illinois FC First Kicks Soccer please visit illinoisfc.com.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
IFC Micro Soccer (Pre-K)
Ages 4-5; boys and girls
The pre-kindergarten sessions will introduce players to dribbling, passing, shooting and coordination, and body movement activities in a fun-filled environment. Games and practice activities promote soccer skill and overall athletic development. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details, please visit illinoisfc.com.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
IFC Micro Soccer (Kindergarten)
Kindergarten; boys and girls
The kindergarten-age Micro Soccer sessions focus on the development of each individual player, helping each player reach his/her potential in an environment with a balanced dose of fun and challenge. The curriculum emphasizes technique training that strengthens dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, decision making, and creativity. Team play is fostered through group exercises and small-sided matches. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details on Illinois FC Micro Soccer (Kindergarten), please visit illinoisfc.com.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
IFC Soccer Academy
1st & 2nd grade; boys and girls
Illinois FC Soccer Academy is a program for players in first and second grade who are looking for a more challenging playing environment. The intent of the academy is to create a bridge between the recreational player and competitive player. Illinois FC is focused on the development of each individual player, helping each player reach his/her potential in a fun-filled and challenging environment. The curriculum emphasizes technique training that strengthens dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, decision-making, and creativity. Team play is fostered through group exercises and small-sided matches. All instruction is done by licensed Illinois FC coaches. For more details on Illinois FC Soccer Academy, please visit illinoisfc.com.
Questions: justice.miller@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3984
Places to Play Pick Up Games
The Champaign Park District maintains soccer fields in many area parks. Please visit our Parks page and search the park features for “soccer” to find a field near you! Note: the Dodds Soccer Complex is open for programming only. Due to considerable wear and tear, there are no “open play” times at Dodds. For more information about neighborhood soccer fields or Dodds Soccer Complex reservations, please call 217-398-2550
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