Community members, get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the field because the Maricopa Team Sports fall league is officially throwing open its doors. Youth sports are back for another season, and this time around, options abound for young athletes aiming to dive, kick, or pass into fall fun. For those looking to sign their kids up, your window is firmly propped open
Starting with flag football, youngsters aged 4 through 15 can look forward to taking the field. Registration kicked off on July 23rd and will run through August 11th. As per the city's announcement, actual cleats hit turf the week of September 9th, followed by the season's opening whistle-blowing on September 27th. Mark your calendars and prepare for the final showdown scheduled on November 8th. The full seasonal breakdown can be reviewed on the city’s website.
Should soccer be more your child's speed, the city hasn’t skipped a beat there either. Registration for the soccer division, with slots for co-ed, boys, and girls teams, is due to start on July 30th and end by August 18th. Practices will begin the week of September 18th, and the season's first game is set for October 5th. Matches will continue until the last game on November 16th, ensuring a solid few months of on-pitch action.
And don't think volleyball is getting spiked to the sidelines. Kids between 8 and 15 years have from August 13th until August 25th to sign one up. Keep your eyes peeled for the first practice in the week of September 23rd, with serves starting to fly on October 5th. The net will come down after the final game on November 16th. All details, including practice times and locations, are available on the Maricopa Team Sports link.
None of these programs would be here today without a squad of committed coaches and referees, and that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. The program thrives on volunteer participation, and the buzz from returning volunteers is loud and clear—they love it. If coaching or reffing sound like something you'd be great at, the league is eager to hear from you. Interested parties should absolutely not hesitate in reaching out and can find more information on coaching and refereeing opportunities at the provided city website link.
The clock is ticking, and sign-ups will indeed shut with all the finality of an offside whistle. So, don’t miss the chance to jump into the game. Register your child and join the proud sporting tradition of Maricopa Team Sports. Let's make this fall one for the Maricopa record books.
