BeginnerSoccer.com
A pickup game for beginner / intermediate players
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Introducing...
Beginner Soccer near Center City Philadelphia
 
  • Year-round
  • Co-ed and open to all adults
  • Closed to non-beginners who haven't paid

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.
 
Kick-off now at 11:30; please be on time! If you're an advanced player and is not on the paid list, please 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 between teams to even out the play.


Status for 1/31 Game: Suspended. Membership rules and fees SUSPENDED to encourage turnout, but will be reinstated in the spring. Cooperative play is still encouraged.

Start Time (please be on the field and ready to play): Every Sunday
- Starts 11:30 a.m. for ~2 hrs
Cost: $5 fee after first game and again after about a year; suspended during winter
Location: Francisville Playground‎, 1737 Francis St, 19130
Direction: Use your favorite mapping service for specific routes. Plentiful parking on-street. Or just use public transportation planner above.
How to Join: Read the new rules, then show up with $5. Bring light and dark shirts.
Equipment: New goals and cones not w/ Tsee
Probability of a Tsee sighting: 50%
 

 

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?)

     

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

Expect one to two list emails a week, depending on weather and special occasions. Of course, your address will not be shared with anyone else.

  

 

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