GRASSROOTS SOCCER
CYA & SYA RECREATIONAL SOCCER PLAYER-CENTERED PROGRAMS THAT FOCUSES ON TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTALS, AGE-APPROPRIATE FITNESS, AND FUN!
Both CYA Soccer and SYA Soccer have a shared goal that will help promote soccer across all age groups and all skill levels so that we can continue to grow our soccer community! CYA operates out of the Chantilly/Herndon area and SYA operates out of the Centreville area. Both programs have excellent options for recreational play! Check it out below!
CYA RECREATIONAL BENEFITS:
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Community based programs for family convenience
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U4 through U18 teams coached by CYA Staff trained volunteers
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Weekly CYA U7 - U8 Boys and Girls Academy sessions run by professional CYA and Valor Staff Coaches (free)
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Consistent training night and times each week on TURF!
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Supplemental training for players already registered for recreational programs
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Provides fun, fast-paced, soccer-related games and activities
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Develops motor skills, cognitive abilities, and peer relationships
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Builds basic soccer skills and develops a love for the game
CYA SPRING 2025 PROGRAMS:
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SYA RECREATIONAL BENEFITS:
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SYA RECREATIONAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Promotes healthy, safe, and positive athletic opportunities for youth ages 4 to 19 in Fairfax County
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Built upon the values of character building, teamwork, skill development, respect, and recognition
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Open to all experience levels with a focus on developing fundamental soccer skills through positive coaching
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Weekly training sessions and games, coached by SYA trained volunteers
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Participation in End of Season and seasonal All-Star Tournaments as well as off-season (winter) clinics
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Additional individual development opportunities provided throughout the season, free to registered players and coaches
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Ability to participate in Valor Rising, a preparatory program for U7 / U8 players interested in trying out for Virginia Valor FC
SYA SPRING 2025 PROGRAMS:
Spring 2025 Registration Open – ages 3-19!
Register to play today: www.syasoccer.org
U4-U5 – Pee Wee – Coed
Start Date: April 5th
7 Weeks: Saturdays
Location: Bull Run ES
Format: 2 v 2
Combined practiced and game
U6 – Mini Cardinals – Coed
Start Date: April 5th
7 weeks: Saturday games
Location: Bull Run ES
Format: 3 v 3
U7-U8 (Boys and Girls)
Start Date: March 29th
8 weeks: Saturday games
U7 and U8 teams will train once per week in an Academy style program led by our professionally licensed SYA staff coaches. Teams have the option to have an additional team only practice.
Format: 5 v 5
U9-U12 (Boys and Girls)
Start Date: March 29th
Location: U9-U10 Games: EC Lawrence Park (turf)
Format:
U9-U10: 7 v 7
U11-U12: 9 v 9
Practices: 1-2 times per week
U13-U19 (Boys and Girls)
Start Date: April 5th
Location: U9-U10 Games: EC Lawrence Park (turf)
Format: 11v11
Practices: 1-2 times per week
Click to Join SYA Soccer: registration link: