City of Minden Parks and Recreation

Little Booters Soccer - Coed (3 yr. olds)

Location: The REC
09-2020-000007
Status: Open

The REC Little Booters age group is for all 3 year old players born between August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017 (see Age Matrix below). The REC offers a fall and spring program with 6 sessions per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.  FormateLittle Booters is designed as an introduction to the sport of soccer teaching the basic fundamentals of the game in a safe and fun environment.  This age is an instructor lead training program.  Each topic session varys from week to week.  Parents are encouraged to assit their child when needed.  All training sessions are on Fridays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm during the soccer season.  If there is inclement weather, the training sessions will be moved to the gym located inside THE REC (tennis shoes only).EquipmentThe Little Booters age group uses a size 3 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug. No uniforms are required.    

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Fri 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 2 - 3

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (5U-6U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000008
Status: Open

The REC 5-6U soccer age group is for all 4 to 6 year old players born between August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2016. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 4v4 with a coach from each team on the field with the players to assist keeping the soccer ball in play to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 4 - 8 minute quarters.  Each team has a maximum of 8 players per team with a minimum of 4 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Practices are once a week for 1 hour at the volunteer coaches' preferred day and time.   Players are placed on teams based on school attended when possible. Equipment The 5-6U age group uses a size 3 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group DO NOT require jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 4 - 6

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (7U-8U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000009
Status: Open

The REC 7-8U soccer age group is for all 6 to 8 year old players born between August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2014. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 4v4 to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 2- 20 minute halves with one referee.  Each team has a maximum of 8 players per team with a minimum of 4 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Recommend practices are one per week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.   Players are placed on teams primarily by school attend.   Equipment The 7-8U age group uses a size 3 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group require a jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 6 - 8

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (9U-10U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000010
Status: Open

The REC 9-10U soccer age group is for all 8 to 10 year old players born between August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2012. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 6v6 to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 2 - 20 minute halves with one referee.  Each team has a maximum of 12 players per team with a minimum of 6 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Recommend practices are twice per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.   Players are placed on teams primarily by school attended when possible.  Equipment The 9-10U age group uses a size 4 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group require a jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 8 - 10

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (11U-12U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000011
Status: Open

The REC 11-12U soccer age group is for all 10 to 12 year old players born between August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2010. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 7v7 to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 2 - 30 minute halves with one referee and 2 assistant referees.  Each team has a maximum of 14 players per team with a minimum of 7 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Recommend practices are twice per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.   Players are placed on teams primarily by school attended when possible.  Equipment The 11-12U age group uses a size 4 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group require a jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 10 - 12

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (13U-14U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000012
Status: Open

The REC 13-14U soccer age group is for all 12 to 14 year old players born between August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2008. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 7v7 to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 2 - 30 minute halves with one referee and 2 assistant referees.  Each team has a maximum of 14 players per team with a minimum of 7 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Recommend practices are twice per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.   Players are placed on teams primarily by school attended when possible.  Equipment The 13-14U age group uses a size 5 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group require a jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 12 - 14

Gender Coed

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Soccer - Coed (15-19U)

Location: The REC
10-2020-000013
Status: Open

The REC 15-19U soccer age group is for all 15 to 19 year old players born between August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2006. The REC offers a fall and spring season with 8 games per season.  A FREE clinic will be avaiable before each season begins.   Formate This age plays small-sided 7v7 to maximize touches on the ball for all the players.  Each game consist of 2 - 30 minute halves with one referee and 2 assistant referees.  Each team has a maximum of 14 players per team with a minimum of 7 players to ensure 50 percent playing time.  Recommend practices are twice per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.   Players are placed on teams primarily by school attended when possible.  Equipment The 15-19U age group uses a size 5 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for this age group require a jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams are asked to seek their own sponsors.   Practice equipment will be provided to the team coach during the season.  All equipment MUST be returned to THE REC at the end of each season.   Volunteer Coaches All volunteer Coaches MUST pass a background check, a CDC/Heads Up Concussion, and SAFE SPORT certifications.  A coach will not be assigned to a team until all Louisiana Soccer Association (LSA) requirements are completed.  

Start Date: 02/22/2021

End Date: 04/01/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
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Ages 15 - 19

Gender Coed

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Adult Coed Soccer

Location: The REC
10-2020-000019
Status: Open

The REC adult soccer is for all 18 to 60 year old players.  The REC offers a fall, spring, and summer seasons with 8 games per season with playoffs.  All players MUST show a valid Driver's License or ID prior to the start of each game to verify team roster.   Formate Adult soccer league plays small-sided 7v7. .  Each game consist of 2 - 35 minute halves.  Each team has a maximum of 14 players per team with a minimum of 5 players to start a game.  One USSF official will be asigned to each game. Equipment The adult soccer league uses a size 5 soccer ball.  All players are required to wear shin guards under the socks, soccer cleats, and indivdual water bottle/jug.  Uniforms for adult league DO NOT require jersey number. Uniforms will not be provided by The REC.  Teams will be assigned specific color jerseys/shirts.     

Start Date: 05/15/2021

End Date: 06/26/2021

Sat 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 4 - 6

Gender Coed

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Wee Ball

Location: The REC
01-2021-000024
Status: Open

Wee Ball is for 3 and 4 year olds to get introduced to the fundamental basics of baseball.  The is a volunteer coach drive league.  All teams will get minimum of 10 games.  Games will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM on the REC Tee Ball fields.  This Wee Ball league is coed and models the Tee Ball format.  There are NO umpires.  Two defensive coaches for outfield team along with 9 players and three coaches for batting team.  All players get to bat for their respective teams.   Equipment The REC will provide 1 case of practice balls, one bat, and one batting tee plate.  No uniforms or gloves are provided.  Each team is responsible for seeking their own team sponsors.   Coaches All volunteer coaches MUST pass a DiXIE BASEBALL background check before he/she are allowed to be assigned to a team roster.  

Start Date: 04/12/2021

End Date: 05/31/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 3 - 4

Gender Coed

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Tee Ball

Location: The REC
01-2021-000025
Status: Open

Tee Ball is for 5 and 6 year olds to get introduced to the fundamental basics of baseball.  The is a volunteer coach driven league.  All teams will get minimum of 10 games.  Games will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM on the REC Tee Ball fields.  There will be 1 umpire.  Two defensive coaches for outfield team along with 9 players and three coaches for batting team.  All players get to bat for their respective teams.   Equipment The REC will provide 1 case of practice balls, one bat, and one batting tee plate.  No uniforms or gloves are provided.  Each team is responsible for seeking their own team sponsors.   Coaches All volunteer coaches MUST pass a DiXIE BASEBALL background check before he/she are allowed to be assigned to a team roster.  

Start Date: 04/12/2021

End Date: 06/03/2021

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

$0.00
Non-Resident:
$0.00

Ages 5 - 6

Gender Coed

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