Welcome to Forest Hill Soccer!
Program Description
The purpose of the Forest Hill Recreation Soccer program is to provide a learning environment for children to develop their soccer skills with the goal of creating a positive experience for each child. The program is available for all children from ages 5-17 and is divided into the following groups:
Rainbow
The Rainbow program is for 5-year old children. Children must turn 5 by July 31st to be eligible to participate in the program. Children who participate in the Rainbow program practice one day per week (Saturdays) from 11AM to 12:30PM on the fields at the recreation complex. The teams are co-ed. The program runs from August 29th to October 31st. The first several weeks of the program consist of teaching and developing fundamental skills through drills. The remaining weeks of the program consist of 45 minutes of practice followed by a 45 minute game. The season ends with a league party and all participants receive a trophy to recognize their involvement in the program.
Under 8
The Under 8 (U8) program is for 6 and 7-year old children. July 31st is the date for determining the age group in which you should register your child. (For example, if your child turns 8 on July 10th, he/she should play in Under 9. Conversely, If your child turns 8 on September 10th, he/she should register in the U8 program. Children who participate in the U8 program practice one day per week (Saturdays) from 9AM to 10:30AM on either the fields at the recreation complex or on the fields behind Forest Lakes Elementary School. The program runs from August 29th to October 31st. The first half of each day consists of a team practice and the teams play games during the remaining 45 minutes of practice. The season ends with a league party and all participants receive a trophy to recognize their involvement in the program.
Under 9 and above
The remaining age groups are Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18. For these age groups, the Forest Hill Recreation Council participates in the Northern Region Soccer League, which consists of teams from Jarrettsville, North Harford, Norrisville, Hickory/Fountain Green, Fallston and Churchville. Similar to the other age groups, July 31st is the date for determining the age group in which you should register your child. Practices begin August 1st and are two days per week. The season begins on August 29th with games generally played on Saturdays. In addition to a weekly game during the season, teams practice once per week as daylight permits. There is a season-ending tournament for each age group that is held the weekend of November 7th and 8th.