Our SJA Rec Soccer Program, designed for beginner and intermediate players, encourages skill development in a supportive environment. It is open to athletes who are not currently participating in travel or club soccer.
Welcome to the SJA Rec Soccer Program!
SJA Rec Soccer Program
The SJA Rec Soccer Program is designed for beginner and intermediate players, offering a fun and supportive environment to build skills and a love for the game. Participation is open to students who are not currently playing on travel or club teams or on the SJA Middle School Soccer team.
Practice & Season Dates
Practices begin in late August, and the season runs through early November. Weekly practices are held at St. James Academy, with days and times determined by each team’s coach. Games take place on Saturdays at Carroll Manor Rec Council (CMRC) fields.
Age Groups
SJA fields U8, U10, and U12 teams through Carroll Manor Rec Council. Practice sessions will occur weekly at St. James Academy with specific days and times decided by each team’s coach. Games are scheduled for Saturdays at CMRC fields. Teams are assigned by the athletic director based on age and experience of the players. Please note: SJA’s ability to form teams in each division depends on reaching minimum registration numbers.
Our program thrives because of parent volunteers. Please consider lending your time and talents as a volunteer coach, assistant coach, or team manager!
Kindergarten students that participated in the Hot Shots program last year (as PK4 students) are eligible to sign-up for SJA Rec Soccer.
Important for 5th Grade Families
5th graders participating in SJA Middle School Soccer are not eligible for Rec Soccer.
Volunteers Needed
Our program depends on parent volunteers. Please consider serving as a coach, assistant coach, or team manager. Your involvement helps make this program possible.
Kindergarten Eligibility
Kindergarten students who participated in Hot Shots or a similar program as PK4 students are eligible to join Rec Soccer.
Hot Shots Program
The Hot Shots program is for players ages 4-5 years of age (born in 2021 or 2022). Practices kick off on the first Saturday following the start of the school year and continue until the final Saturday in October. Hot Shots soccer offers an introductory, clinic-style experience for boys and girls who have reached the age of four by the beginning of the soccer season (PK and Kindergarten Students). Teams emphasize fundamental ball-handling skills and introduce basic soccer skills. We rely on volunteer parents to ensure the smooth operation of this program. Please consider volunteering! While soccer cleats are not mandatory for Hot Shots players, we highly recommend them due to the morning dew and moisture on the field.
Please contact SJA Athletic Director Tim Deyesu at tdeyesu@saintjamesacademy.org with any questions.
Registration Deadline: July 31