For Ages U4-U14

Volunteer coaches
Our professional coaching staff on site 
One hour field time : 20 minute practice &  40 minute  game 

Current Competitive/Travel players are not permitted to participate in the Recreational program

K- 8th grade: Ela Soccer Rec uniform kit (same as worn during the outdoor season).  New players are required to purchase the kit ($65)

U4-U5: T-shirt included in fee 

All players must wear shinguards & flat surface indoor soccer shoes or gym shoes (NO CLEATS)

Team, age and gender combinations will be  based on registration to form developmentally appropriate leagues.  Date of registration is considered for team formation decisions.   Late registrants are placed on teams with openings. Specific team or coach requests are not taken. One reciprocal friend request is taken but cannot be guarenteed.  If more parents volunteer to coach at an age level than there are teams, then not everyone will be able coach. If we are short coaches at an age level we will request volunteers come forward. If no one volunteers the team is disbanded and players spread out among other teams.

Sharpen your skills in a challenging but fun environment with our experienced coaching staff.  Designed to foster skill improvement and build player confidence.

 Time slots: (Sessions are 55 minutes). 

• U4-U6                      4:30 or 5:30pm
• 1st-2nd Grade      4:30 or 5:30pm
• 3rd-5th Grade       4:30 or 5:30pm or 6:30pm 
• 6th-8th Grade       4:30 or 5:30pm or 6:30pm 

(*The time slot choices cannot be requested and will depend on program registration)    

Check out all other winter camps & programs 

     
Winter break & 3v3 No school tourneys

    Futsal & 3v3 for Competitive Players

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Junior Academy U4/5 day time classes also offered

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 All participants of ESC shall play in a league according to their grade.
A year is from Sept 1st through Aug 31st – encompassing the fall and spring outdoor season and the winter indoor season. No participant shall be allowed to play at a level below their age (play down) except in the case of extreme physical limitations. These exceptions need to be documented and approved prior to the season. 
 A participant requesting to play at an age level above his age (play up) can only do so by one of the following: 

• attending a minimum of 4 weeks of skill practice sessions provided by ESC or
• attending 4 days of summer camp provided by ESC or
• a previous ESC Travel Player and
• the recommendation of the Director of Coaching (ESC staff position).  
  A Player Evaluation form must be requested by contacting the Executive Director (jackie.marais@elasoccer.com ) and handed to the evaluator at the session. This must be completed and signed prior to team assignments each year. All exceptions must be approved/renewed on a yearly basis.

All Indoor Programs take place at Soccerplex & Sports Center Lake Zurich. 

325 Surryse Rd, Lake Zurich