PYSL Recreation Soccer
Piedmont Youth Soccer League offers recreational soccer to all within the Martinsville and Henry County, as well as the surrounding areas. Recreational soccer is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of youth soccer players, while being coached by parents or volunteers. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, develop life skills and develop a love for the game. We also offer a program that emphasizes and focuses on developing the player within a team environment.
| Program Overview | Season Format | Benefits
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| Parent-Volunteer Coached Program | Fall and Spring Seasons | Teamwork |
Fun Development Environment
| One Practice During the Week | Meeting New Friends |
| Open to All Skill Levels | Games Mostly on Saturdays | Developing Skills |
| Great Program to First-Time Players | All Games at Smith River Sports Complex
| Learning the Game
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Tiny Canes & U6
Our youngest players are introduced to age appropriate sessions, with the focus being on the foundation of dribbling and ball striking. Our youngest players are 3 years old at the time of August 1st, with the age groups assorted by the new US Soccer age chart.
Tiny Canes & U6 Age Group
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| Division | Age Range | Format | Game Length | Practice | |
| Tiny Canes | 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2023 | 4v4 | 20 Minutes | Once Per Week
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| U6 | 8/1/2020 - 7/31/2022 | 5v5
| 32 Minutes | Once Per Week
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U8 and Above
These age groups will have one practice per week, with most games taking place on Saturdays, with a couple of games taking place either Tuesday or Thursday.
U8, U10, U12, & U16 Age Groups
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Division
| Age Range | Format | Game Length | Practice
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U8
| 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019 | 7v7 | 40 Minutes | Once Per Week |
U10
| 8/1/2016 - 7/31/2018
| 7v7
| 50 Minutes | Once Per Week
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U12
| 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2016
| 9v9
| 60 Minutes
| Once Per Week
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U16
| 8/1/2010 - 7/31/2014
| 11v11
| 60 Minutes
| Once Per Week
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