NP United Soccer
New Palestine, Indiana
NPU Recreational Soccer
Information for Parents New to Rec Soccer
The registration fee for 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U includes a jersey, shorts and matching socks.
10U, 12U and 14U teams may play home and away games against other New Pal teams and also against local rec teams in the Hancock County area (e.g., Greenfield, McCordsville). All "away" fields are within 20 mins of New Palestine.
Everyone needs a Soccer Ball (required separate purchase for ALL PLAYERS): You can get these at Dick's.
4U, 6U, 8U Players - Size 3 Soccer Ball
10U, 12U Players - Size 4 Soccer Ball
14U Players - Size 5 Soccer Ball
Everyone needs Shin Guards (required separate purchase for ALL PLAYERS): You can get these at Dick's. This is the most important part of the uniform: no shin guards means no play.
Everyone needs Shoes (required separate purchase for ALL PLAYERS): You need some sort of shoe that you can run around on a muddy field. Most of the older kids have cleats, but they are not required. If you do use a cleat, make sure it is a soccer cleat. Baseball and football cleats have a cleat at the toe that is not allowed in soccer.
Reversible Jersey (required separate purchase for 4U): Red on one side, White/Grey on the other. Available new at the concession stand for $20.
Socks (required separate purchase for 4U): Available new at the concession stand for $5. You can also get these at Dick's. Generally soccer socks are pretty long and cover the shin guards. If they are really long and your tyke is short, pull them up, strap on shin guards, then pull them down over the top of the shin guards. Red or black are the official color, but if you are really cool you might have rainbow colors or tiger stripes. Whatever you can find is good, as long as they cover the shin guard. (For little kids you can get a sock with a 'pocket' inside where you slip in the shin guard: good for little kids who don't like things stropped on their legs).
Warm Gear: if it is cold, wear layers. Just make sure that your uniform jersey (red or white) is the outer layer so we can see what team you are on. Hoods must be tucked inside the jersey.
Jewelry: not allowed. No necklaces, no earrings (not even starter studs), no bracelets, no rings. You'd be surprised how often a flying finger catches an earring! Medical alert wear is allowed if properly covered and protected (sweatband, etc).
*Children who will not yet turn 3 by Dec 31, 2024 are often too young for our program, but please feel free to email the Director of Rec Soccer (recsoccer@npunited.org) with any specific concerns or requests.
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Registration Fees
- 4U: $99 (includes snacks after each game, trophy)
- 6U: $129 (snacks, uniforms, ref fees, trophy)
- 8U: $134 (snacks, uniforms, ref fees, trophy)
- 10U: $139 (snacks, uniforms, ref fees, trophy)
- 12U: $144 (snacks, uniforms, ref fees, trophy)
- 14U: $149 (snacks, uniforms, ref fees, trophy)
****DISCOUNTS****
- Early-bird Registration (ends June 16) - $10 per player
- Multi-player Family* - $5 per additional player
- Returning Player - $5 per player
*IMPORTANT: For families registering multiple children, it is necessary to link each player to one account in order to receive multi-player discounts.
FALL 2024 - Important Dates
-Early-bird Registration Ends: JUNE 16, 2024
-Regular Registration Ends: JULY 14, 2024
-Late Registration Begins: JUNE 17, 2024 (Add $50)
-Coaches Identified: 7/15-7/16
-Coaches Meetings (Choose 1):
8/3 (Saturday) - 10:00 AM
8/4 (Sunday) - 2:00 PM
-Field Maintenance Day: August 3rd - 9:00am
***Calling all Parents & Players***
Practices Begin (6U - 14U): Week of August 5th
| Game # | Date: U4 | Date: 6U-14U |
|---|---|---|
1 | 8/12 | 8/17 |
| 2 | 8/19 | 8/24 PICTURES |
| 3 | 8/26 PICTURES | 8/26-8/30 |
| 4 | 9/4 (Wed) | 9/7 |
| 5 | 9/9 | 9/14 |
| 6 | 9/16 | 9/21 |
| 7 | 9/23 | 9/28 |
Division | Approx. Age/ Approx. Grade | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14U (coed) | 12-14 years old Grades 7-8 | Practice night determined by the coach. Practices start week of 8/5 Ball size 5 |
12U (coed) | 10-12 years old Grades 5-6 | Practice night determined by the coach. Practices start week of 8/5 Ball size 4 |
10U (coed) | 8-10 years old Grades 3-4 | Practice night determined by the coach. Practices start week of 8/5 Ball size 4 |
8U Girls | 6-8 years old Grades 1-2 | Practice Tuesdays 6:30 starting 8/6 Ball size 3 |
8U Boys | 6-8 years old Grades 1-2 | Practice Tuesdays 5:30 starting 8/6 Ball size 3 |
6U Girls | 4-6 years old PreK & K | Practice Thursdays 5:30 starting 8/8 Ball size 3 |
6U Boys | 4-6 years old | Practice Thursdays 6:30 starting 8/8 Ball size 3 |
4U* | Ages 3-4 | Developmental league for young children Practice/Games: Mondays 6pm starting 8/12 |