In-Town Soccer (K - 2nd grade)
For children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Coed teams. Kindergarteners and 1st/2nd graders are in separate groups.
Players are introduced to basic soccer skills and practice them through games and informal scrimmages.
Where
Shanahan Field
Practices
Kindergartners:
- Hour-long soccer clinic on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
1st & 2nd Graders:
- Hour-long game/scrimmage on Sunday mornings at 11:30
- 1 weekday practice. Days/timing determined by coach each season.
Required Equipment
Player is expected to arrive at practice with:
• Soccer ball (size 3)
• Shin pads
• Soccer shoes with rubber cleats (no metal cleats). Cleats cannot have a center "toe" cleat (most baseball cleats have one).
• Water bottle
Jerseys
GYS will provide a team shirt at the first practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child have to live in Groveland to register?
No. All are welcome to register and participate!
My child has a lot of soccer experience. Can they move up to the MVP Travel Soccer program for 3rd and 4th graders?
All requests for a league change should be sent to bowers.gys@gmail.com. The GYS Board and any of your player's previous coaches will determine if a league change is appropriate.
Fall 2025
Kindergartners:
-Hour-long soccer clinic on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
1st & 2nd Graders:
-Hour-long game/scrimmage on Sunday mornings at 11:30
-1 weekday practice. Days/timing determined by coach each season.
The Fall 2025 season is expected to run from 9/7/25 to 11/2/25. Season dates are subject to change.
Pricing:
$80 per player
Required Equipment:
• Soccer ball (size 3)
• Shin pads
• Soccer shoes with rubber cleats (no metal). Cleats cannot have a center "toe" cleat (i.e. most baseball cleats have one)
• Water bottle