General Information:

Players Will Be Registered In 1 of 4 Divisions in the KickStart Program (organized by birth year):
- Mini Kickers [U4] - birth year 2020:  Soccer ball size (3)
- Little Kickers [U5/U6] - birth years 2018/2019:  Soccer ball size (3)
- Junior Strikers [U7/U8] - birth years 2016/2017:  Soccer ball size (4)
- Seniors [U9/U10] - birth years 2014/2015:  Soccer ball size (4)
*All KickStart teams are c0-ed

Specific players eligible for a U9 or U10 County team, who have prior experience and/or demonstrated notable skill, may register for a U9 or U10 (Boys or Girls) County team. If you are unsure if you should register in the Senior Division or a County team, please E-mail JPYO Leadership at [email protected].  Please see the "County Soccer" option under the SOCCER tab for additional information.

- Games:   Will tentatively begin September 7, 2023.  Last date for games is TBD.   There will be one additional week for games added as a potential make-up week for rained out games.  All games are held Saturday mornings between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm at Provinces Park in Severn.
- Practices:  Will tentatively begin the week of August 28, 2023.   Practice schedules will be determined by each team's coach.  Players/parents will be notified of the team practice schedule prior to August 28, 2023.
- Location:  All practices and games are at Provinces Park in Severn (1742 Disney Rd, Severn, MD  21144).
- Equipment:  All players must wear shin guards; soccer cleats are optional.  Players may not wear any jewelry, including necklaces and/or earrings during games.

Registration Dates:
- Sunday, April 23, 2023:  Registration Opens with (-$10) Early Bird Discount (Registration Fee: $80)
- Wednesday, July 5, 2023:  Early Bird Discount Ends (Registration Fee: $90)
- Tuesday, August 1, 2023:  Late Registration (+$5) Begins (Registration Fee: $95)
- Sunday, August 13, 2023:  Registration Closes

**The best way to ensure a roster spot is to register early.**

Registration MAY remain open after the closing date until all rosters are full.  Wait Lists will be enabled for all divisions.  You will not be charged a registration fee while placed on the Wait List.  Players may be activated from the Wait List if a roster spot becomes available.  If a program is not listed, then registration has closed for the season.  

Included With Your Registration Fee:
- 1-2 practices per week, depending on the individual coach's preference
- 1 game per week; Junior Strikers and Seniors games are refereed by youth referees
- All players will receive a trophy/award at the end of the season
- Uniforms:  Uniform costs are included in the KickStart registration fee.  All participants will receive a jersey, shorts, and socks that players will keep.  Uniforms will be distributed to players approximately one week prior to the first week of games. 

Parents:
-  We need volunteers to assist in the following areas:  Coaches and Assistant Coaches, lining the fields, flag deployment and retrieval, concessions, and team parents.  A few minutes of your valuable time will go a long way to ensure a successful soccer season and an enjoyable experience for the kids.  Registration fees for volunteer Head Coaches are waived. 
- Extensive soccer knowledge is not necessary for volunteer Coach and Assistant Coaches.  This age group will focus on learning the basics of soccer while engaging in “mini games” during practices to promote basic skill building and teamwork. 
- If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please E-mail KickStart Commissioner Scott Holtzer at [email protected] prior to registration.