• Shin guards are required for all ages.
• Dress comfortably (shorts, t-shirt)
• Water bottle
• Cleats (Recommended but not required for ages 3-7; Highly recommended for ages 8-14)
• Soccer Ball (Size 3 for ages 3-7; Size 4 for ages 8-11; Size 5 for ages 12-14)

The YMCA is committed to providing the highest quality program for you and your family. Staff is provided to oversee all operations of practices and games. Referees are trained in rules and regulations of soccer. Fields are maintained and kept in safe and presentable conditions. Additionally, your child will be provided with a team jersey. Every child will receive an end of the season medal. Eight games are scheduled.

Please come by our front desk to try on replica jersey’s if you are unsure of your child’s jersey size. There will be a $20 fee if you wish to order another jersey for your child once all jerseys have been handed out.

We appreciate your understanding of these policies. 

We try our hardest to accommodate all requests, but the YMCA cannot guarantee any requests that are made for practice days, times, coaches, etc. 

Your child should be in an age group based on their age on the first day of practices. Example: If the child is 9 at the time of registration, but turns 10 before the first day of practices, the child would need to play in the 10-11 age groups. If you feel your child can play in an older age group, you must speak with the director before the child will be moved up.

Yes, the primary forms of communication are through email & PLAYERSPACE. The YMCA will communicate practice schedules, game schedules, and other important information throughout the season via PLAYERSPACE. Please add the @ymcagreenville.org and @playerspace.com domains to your safe sender list so emails do not go to your junk folder. 

PLAYERSPACE is a tool that the Y uses to keep parents and coaches informed. This program will enhance your experience and keep you informed throughout the season. You can message your coach & fellow parents, sync your game schedule to your phone, post pictures, etc.

You will receive a Playerspace email prompting you to login or sign up to see your practice information. 

Coaches are expected to review their rosters and contact their players after the coaches meeting, the week before practices start. Please contact your Y's sports directors if you have not heard from your coach by then.

The YMCA relies on parents and volunteers to serve as coaches for all soccer teams within the organization. If you or anyone you know may be interested in coaching a team during the upcoming season, please contact our sports directors or visit our Volunteer page.

Practices: The Sports Director will call practices under severe weather (lighting, thunder storms, tornado watch), ongoing hard rain, snow/ice, fields unplayable, and/or any possible weather threats. Otherwise, any other weather conditions such as small rain showers will be at the discretion of the coach. This is for all ages. Please get a contact list of the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team parent to see if practice is called off. If the YMCA does call practices, the decision will be made by 4:30pm. Always check with your coach to see if it’s cancelled.

Games: The Sports Director will call games at the earliest time possible. The Sports Director will call or email all coaches as soon as a decision is made. This decision will be made by 4:45pm for weekdays and 8:00am on Saturdays. After this time, all decisions will be made on the field and information will be given to the Member Services desk at the YMCA. Always check with your coach to see if it’s cancelled. 

After the game schedule has been created, we will send it to the photographer, and he will develop a picture schedule. As soon as we get this, we will pass it along to coaches and parents through email. PortraitEFX is the photography company. After your picture day has passed, they will process all orders and mail them out within a 3-4 week period. Any inquiries regarding problems with picture orders or not receiving your pictures should be sent to Todd Rogers at (864) 616-7999 or trogers@portraitefx.com. 

Medals will be given to coaches before the end of the season. It is up to coaches to pass them out after the last game or at a party. If you would like your team to have a party to pass out medals, get with your coach and/or team parent to help set one up. 

Yes! Please visit this link to complete the Financial Assistance form. Please allow at least 10 business days for this process. For questions on this process, please call the Y at (864) 412-0288.

Spring Soccer Dates

January 1 - February 2: A full refund will be issued. 
February 3 - March 1: A credit or refund will be issued minus $20.
March 2 and after: No refund can be issued, except for emergencies and/or doctor’s note.