SOCCER
Naperville Park District SOCCER T he Naperville Park District offers three distinct soccer programs to serve various ages and development levels of participants. A brief overview of each program is found below. For more information, please visit our website at napervilleparks.org/napervilleyouthsoccer or view additional details outlined in the following pages above each program’s activity codes. NAPERVILLE YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMY For participants ages 2.5-3 years as of 4/1/2026 The NYS Academy is a great opportunity for younger children to become
part of our Naperville Youth Soccer tradition. This coed, practice- only program introduces basic soccer skills in a fun, active and social environment. Teams are divided by age and meet once a week for approximately 30-45 minutes. NAPERVILLE YOUTH SOCCER For participants who are at least 4-6 years and 3 months, or in grades 1st-6th as of 4/1/2026 NYS is a recreational program that emphasizes fun and learning, prioritizes each child’s opportunity to be part of a team, learn new skills, socialize, and be active, and reinforces the importance of sportsmanship. Young 4's (turned 4 between 9/2/25 and 4/1/26), Pre-K (at least 4 years as of 9/1/25) and kindergarten (at least 5-6 years and 3 months as of 9/1/25) programs are age based, not grade based. Participants in 1st-6th grade register based on the 2025/2026 school year. Teams practice once a week for approximately 45-60 minutes and participate in weekly Saturday NPSL is designed for teams seeking an enhanced focus on player development. 1st grade teams play in the University division. University teams have one 60-minute training session per week with a certified trainer and participate in NYS Saturday games led by their volunteer coaches (no scores or standings are recorded). 2nd-8th grade teams practice 1-2 times per week (with or without a trainer) for approximately 60 minutes and participate in weekly NPSL Saturday games (scores and standings are recorded; 1st and 2nd place teams are awarded at the end of the season). Thank you for choosing a Naperville Park District Soccer Program. We look forward to seeing you on the field! games (no scores or standings are recorded). NAPERVILLE PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE For participants in grades 1st-8th as of 9/1/25
NPD SOCCER REGISTRATION DATES • Resident Coed Academy and Coed Young 4's:
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Tuesday, December 16 at 12:00 pm • Resident Girls Pre-K to 6th Grade: Tuesday, December 16 at 12:00 pm
• Resident Boys: Wednesday, December 17 at 12:00 pm • Nonresident: Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 pm
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