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Re-introducing...
Beginner Soccer for Center City Philadelphia
 
Year-round; Co-ed and open to all ages

Have you never played competitively, or even touched a soccer ball with your feet? Are you out of shape and looking to get fit? Do you think you look silly against skillful players? Whatever the reason, this is the casual, fun pickup soccer is meant to be.
 
PLEASE SEE REVISED RULES FOR THE NEW SCHEDULE AND GAME FORMATS. If you're new and more advanced than the definitions of beginner or intermediate players on that page, check out the Other Games page for other pickups or organized leagues. Same goes for anyone below the age of 18.
 
Please bring light and dark shirts as we may switch you among the teams to even out the play.
 
Current Status of Next Game: As Normal (See Rules page for recent changes)

Time: Every Sunday
- Novice session: Starts 10:45 am
- Regular game: Starts 11:15 a.m. for ~2 hrs
Cost: $5 fee (currently one-time); see the Fees page for details.
Location: Clemente Playground, 19th and Wallace Sts, 19130
Direction: Use septa.org, maps.yahoo.com, or your favorite mapping service for specific routes. Parking is on-street.
How to Join: Just show up with $5. Bring light and dark shirts.
Probability of a Tsee sighting: 95%
 


 

More about the game

  • Games are not canceled when I cannot host them, unless I know the field is wet. When in doubt, check your email or this website after 9:45 am on the day of the pickup for last-minute cancellations.
  • Games will not be canceled solely because of weather forecasts. Once cancelled, they will not be reinstated.
  • Because playing on wet grass can seriously damage the field, games will be canceled if the field is wet from significant precipitation.
  • Games will also be canceled due to thunderstorms.
  • We play with a pair of portable goals on a field marked by small cones, and no keepers.
  • As with any pickups turnout is unpredictable, but is generally in the low double digits.
  • Please bring a ball or pump if you have one, so you can still play if I'm not around or someone has to leave.
  • No slide tackling or rough play, please.
  • Cleats and shinguards are highly recommended, because ...
  • We cannot be responsible for any injuries sustained on the field.
  • Don't forget a complete sunscreen! (Did you know sunscreen degrades within half a year?)

     

Use SIGG or old Nalgene bottles at your own risk.
 

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To receive game reminders, cancellations, and other notices, please send me your email address, or use the Contact Us page.

List emails average once a week. Of course, your address will not be shared with anyone else.

  

 

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