Coaches will choose the practice days/times for the team they coach and will be held at the Y unless noted. *Practice times are subject to change prior to the start of the season.* 

Caine Halter Family YMCA   

• Age 3 will practice 5:30-6:00pm and play their game 6:00-6:30pm on Mondays
• Ages 4-7 will have practice once per week at 5:30pm Monday-Friday 
• Ages 8-14 will have practices twice per week and will begin at 5:30pm* or 6:45pm* Monday-Friday

George I. Theisen Family YMCA 

• Age 3 will practice Tuesdays at 5:30 or 6:30 pm during the first two weeks of the season. After the two weeks of practice, they will begin playing their games on Tuesdays for the reminder of the season. Start times will be 5:30 or 6:30 pm. 
• Age 4-5 will practice Mondays or Tuesdays at 5:30 or 6:30 pm
• Ages 6-7 will practice once during the week at 5:30 or 6:30 pm
• Ages 8-14 will possibly have two practices/week at 5:30 or 6:30 pm. Coaches will choose the practice day/time for the team.

Prisma Health Family YMCA 

• Ages 3-5 will have a one-time intro practice before the season starts at the Sports Fields at 100 Adams Mill Rd. We will reach out to coaches with those assigned days and times.
• Ages 6-14 are at 5:30 or 6:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at the Sports Fields at 100 Adams Mill Rd. Ages 6-14 will have one practice a week depending on coach availability and field space. Coaches will choose the practice day and time.

Eastside Family YMCA   

• Age 3 will have a one-two time intro practice before the season starts. We will reach out to coaches with finalized days, times, and specific locations.
• Ages 4-5 will have a one-two time intro practice before the season starts on either a Monday or Tuesday. We will reach out to coaches with finalized days, times, and specific locations.
• Ages 6-9 will be one day during the week at EITHER 5:30pm, 6:30pm, or 7:30pm at the Eastside Family YMCA. This may vary by 15 minutes depending on location due to traffic patterns. We will reach out to coaches with finalized days, times, and specific locations.
• Ages 10-11 will be one day during the week at EITHER 5:30pm, 6:30pm, or 7:30pm at the Eastside Family YMCA or Wellington Green. This may vary by 15 minutes depending on location due to traffic patterns. We will reach out to coaches with finalized days, times, and specific locations.
• Ages 12-14 will be one day during the week at EITHER 5:30pm, 6:30pm, or 7:30pm at Wellington Green. This may vary by 15 minutes depending on location due to traffic patterns. We will reach out to coaches with finalized days, times, and specific locations.

There will be 8 games for this season. 

Caine Halter Family YMCA

• Age 3 will have games on the same day and time of their scheduled practices, after completing one week of practice.
• Ages 4-5 will have games on Saturdays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm on Fields 4A–4E at Caine Halter. 
• Ages 6-7 will have games on Saturdays from 9:00 am-3:00 pm on Fields 2A–2D at Caine Halter.
• Ages 8-14 will have games on Saturdays from 9:00 am-4:0 0pm. Games will be at Caine Halter and/or any of the other YMCA of Greenville branches. We will have one or two weeknight games during the season

George I. Theisen Family YMCA 

• Age 3 will have games after completing two weeks of practice. Games will be played at 5:30 or 6:30 pm on Tuesdays. Games may also be played on Thursdays or Saturdays for picture day or for a make-up game.
• Ages 4-5 will have games on Thursdays at either 5:30 or 6:30. Games may also be played on practice nights or Saturdays for picture day or for make-up games. 
• Ages 6-7 will have games on Saturdays beginning anywhere from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. One or two weeknight games will be scheduled during the season as well.
• Ages 8-14 will have games on Saturdays beginning anywhere from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. One or two weeknight games will be scheduled during the season as well. 
• Games will be played at the George I. Theisen Y and/or any of the other YMCA of Greenville branches. 

Prisma Health Family YMCA 

• Age 3-5 will have games on Saturday mornings and possibly 1 or 2 weeknight games. They will practice for 15 minutes and then play a 40-minute game at the Sports Fields at 100 Adams Mill Rd
• Ages 6-7 will have games on Saturdays and some weeknights starting at 5:30 or 6:30pm at the Church of God Home for Children.
• Ages 8-14 will have games on Saturdays and some weeknights starting at 5:30 or 6:30pm at the Sports Fields at 100 Adams Mill Rd and/or any of the other YMCA of Greenville branches

Eastside Family YMCA   

• Age 3 will have games on their practice day. They will practice for 20-30-minutes and then play a 35-minute game. Location TBD.
• Ages 4-5 will have games on their practice day. They will practice for 20-30-minutes and then play a 35-minute game. Location TBD.
• Ages 6-7 will have games on Saturdays at the Eastside Family YMCA.
• Ages 8-14 will have games on Saturdays with the possibility of a weeknight game due to the amount of Saturdays in the season. Games will be at the Eastside Family YMCA, Wellington Green and/or any of the other YMCA of Greenville branches depending on the size of the division.

• 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. 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

Jan. 1 - Feb. 10: A full refund will be issued. 
Feb. 11 - March 2: A credit or refund will be issued minus $20.
March 3 and later: No refund can be issued, except for emergencies and/or doctor’s note.