For those in Oklahoma City looking to get their kicks this fall, OKC Parks has come through once again. Opening registration for their 405 FC soccer leagues, they cater to players from the tender age of 4 all the way to adults refusing to hang up their cleats. With a variety of leagues that range in skill level from developmental play to competitive travel, there's a division for every aspiring soccer enthusiast.
The youngest players, ages 4-9, have two options to choose from. The Developmental league, priced at $75 per player, promises a safe and fun environment to learn the ropes of the sport with weekly practice and Saturday games. The Academy amps up the competition for the same age bracket, extending the battleground to the metro area for $140 per player, with ambitions of scaling the competitive summit that is the Oklahoma State Soccer Association, according to the Oklahoma City official announcement.
Teenagers aren't left out, with the Travel Recreation and Oklahoma Premier Leagues for those aged 10-18. These leagues require a birth certificate upon registration and offer a playing field across Oklahoma, with the Premier League touting itself as the pinnacle of youth soccer in the state. The stakes are as high as the registration fees, setting back families $150 and $315 respectively, but each player receives a uniform kit in return for their investment.
Adults still clutching their passion for the field have a singular offering—an 11-on-11 Men's/Coed League reserved strictly for eight teams with rosters maxing out at 25 players. This league, boasting a season that winds down with a fierce single-elimination tournament, has its games peppered throughout Oklahoma City. Registering a team will set you back $1,200, but rest easy knowing referee fees are included in the price, says the OKC Parks announcement.
Communal bonding and the spirit of competition take to the pitch at Wendell Whisenhunt Sports Complex, which will serve as the main stage for Oklahoma City's soccer showdowns. For those poised to lay their claim on the field or for families looking to introduce the beautiful game to their little ones, OKC Parks' 405 FC soccer leagues are a welcome invitation as autumn approaches. Registrations are open now for all interested parties, but spaces are as coveted as a golden goal in extra time, so acting fast would be in everyone's best interest.
