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U11 – U19 BOYS & GIRLS

2010-2002 Birth Years

Practices:
U11 t-U19 boys and girls teams practices twice per week at Paul Hencken Fields (Potomack Sportsplex) or Algonkian Elementary in Sterling. (additional fields TBD).

Games:
Games are held on weekends -  home game are at Hencken fields or Algonkian Elementary. Away games are at the opponents' fields.

Coaches:
Teams are coached by volunteer head coaches and volunteer assistant coaches. Parent volunteers are encouraged for assisting as team managers and parent liaisons.

Extra Training:
Supplemental skills training by our professional staff is available for those players who would like to enhance their soccer skills as well. Please check our website for updates.

LEAGUES

Crossover League:
In the fall of 2020, due to the cancellation of the SFL league, Sterling Soccer, Herndon, Great Fall Reston (GFR), and McLean came together and established the Crossover League. Our home games are played at Hencken fields, and away games are held at the opponent's fields.

UPDATE: Sterling Soccer Club will continue to participate in the Crossover league for Spring 2021. We plan to return to the SFL League in Fall 2021.

SFL League:
With the exception of Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, our rising U11 boys and girls recreation teams participate in the Suburban Friendship League (SFL)  for league play. 

During the spring and fall seasons, the SFL provides scheduling services to over 520 teams representing almost 25 different clubs. The SFL divides its leagues into two divisions.  Adjustments to the teams assigned to the two divisions are made at the end of each season, based on win/loss records, to assure that there is a level of parity for competitive games the following season.
 
An additional bonus to playing through the SFL is the season-ending tournament.  Teams are seeded into small groupings according to an SFL formula that adjusts their season standings to account for points given for forfeits and other technical issues, giving every team an opportunity to play against teams of similar ability and to win.

Program details
 

  • U11-U12 game format is 9v9
  • U13-U19 game format is 11v11
  • Coached by volunteer head coach with assistant coaches
  • Highlights
  • Two practices per week (days are selected by the coach)
  • Practice times are 5:30 pm-7:00 pm or 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Games are on the weekend (SFL or Crossover League games)
  • The first week of practices: March 29 or April 5 (check with coach)
  • First games:  April 17
  • Last games:   June 5
  • Tournament weekend: TBA* (Discussing U11-U19 tournament Memorial Day Weekend)
  • Picture Day: May 22

* Sterling Soccer will update the date as soon as we receive information.

Required Equipment

  • Sterling Soccer Uniform
  • Size 4 soccer ball (U11 to U12)
  • Size 5 soccer balls (U13 and up)
  • Shin guards
  • Soccer cleats (no baseball or football cleats)
  • Water bottle
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Face mask (when on sidelines, as well as, to and from the fields)

 


REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2021

registration information

Multiple Children Discount
First child is full price, but all other children receive a $10 discount off the registration fee*
*All players of the same family must register at the same time in order to receive multi-family discount
*Only applies to immediate family members with the same parents/guardians living at same address

Financial Aid Information
Sterling Soccer Club offers 50% off the above fees for players qualifying for free or reduced lunch at their public school or with similar proof of financial hardship from a government agency. To apply for this aid, as part of this form, you will be asked to upload a copy of a letter or other documents demonstrating your financial support status. When you do this, you should also select the 2-payment plan option in our fee section below. This will charge 50% of the fee today and scheduled the 2nd 50% set to a later due date. HOWEVER, as soon as we verify your qualifying financial need, we will cancel the 2nd payment.

To apply, email the government form, including your child's name, birth date, and your email address to our club administrator. Upon receipt, a financial aid code will be emailed to you, which you can use when registering your child.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact our club administrator for any questions or concerns.

Field Locations


Algonkian Elementary School
20196 Carter Court, Sterling, VA 20165

Paul Hencken Soccer Fields (Potomack Lakes Sportsplex)
20280 Cascades Parkway, Sterling, VA 20165
 

Uniforms


Uniforms for U11 to U19 players are to be purchased at the Sterling Soccer retail store located at 47100 Community Plaza, Suite 128, Sterling, VA 20164.

Click here to visit our uniform page for more details.

Cost:

  • $56 Youth size
  • $60 Adult size

All uniforms kits include the following:

  • 1 Home Jersey (orange)
  • 1 Away Jersey (white)
  • 1 Short (white)
  • 1 pair of Socks (white)

Uniform Numbers
The club administrator will assign player numbers for each age group and team. Numbers cannot be requested.