Calling all parents in the Hopkins-Minnetonka area looking for a way to keep their kids active and engaged this fall: the Hopkins-Minnetonka Fall Youth Soccer League has officially opened registrations. If your kids are between the ages of 5 and 14 and have an enthusiasm for soccer (or just need to burn off some energy), this might be the ticket. According to a recent announcement by the City of Minnetonka, teams are being formed by age, with a separate boys and girls squad, and they even let you pick the practice day and location that best suits your family's schedule.
Here's the deal: all teams will be playing their matches on Saturdays, which is perfect for those of us who can't imagine getting anywhere before noon on a weekday. For the older kids in the 8-14 age range, the league has them covered with a bonus game either Tuesday or Thursday, ensuring they're getting plenty of time on the pitch. Now, just because the registration was announced by Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation today, don't get too comfortable — the cutoff to sign your Messi-in-the-making up is July 12, and practices are kicking off the week of August 18.
But wait, there's more: not every kid has the cleats and shin guards at the ready, but that shouldn't stop them from playing. The league is sensitive to the fact that not all families might be able to afford the registration fee, which is why they've mentioned that scholarships are available. You can register your child for fall youth soccer by heading over to their website or, for the tech-averse, by making a quick call to 952-939-8203.
So, mark your calendars, do whatever you need to do to remember that July 12 deadline, because forgetting to sign up your child for this rite of passage into fall sports nostalgia isn't something you want to do. And with practices starting on August 18, your kiddo will be dribbling and scoring goals before you know it. For parents, it's time to start practicing that sideline cheer, and for kids, well – it's time to play ball!
