Soccer is fun, fast-paced, and easy for kids to learn.
Soccer is one of the world’s most popular sports. Youth soccer at the YMCA is designed for players of all skill levels and ages.
Benefits of youth soccer
At the Y, kids join a team based on their age group and play in a fun, skill-based environment. They learn the basics of soccer, such as passing, dribbling, shooting, and defending. They also improve physical and mental skills such as strength, endurance, coordination, and teamwork.
Youth soccer at the YMCA is more than just a sport. It's also a way to build character, confidence, and sportsmanship. Your child will learn to respect their teammates, opponents, and coaches. They’ll also learn to work hard, make decisions, and solve problems, and they’ll develop lifelong values and habits that will help them succeed in life.
Playing soccer at the Y is also a great way for your child to make friends, enjoy the outdoors, stay active and healthy, and experience the joy of playing soccer in a supportive and positive atmosphere.
Corpening Memorial Youth soccer leagues
The Y’s spring and fall coed soccer leagues at Corpening Memorial is for children ages 5-12 strive to support each player at their current level of play and provide opportunities to increase their individual skills.
Through participation in practices and games, players learn sportsmanship, how to work as a team and to build quality relationships with fellow players and coaches.
A Kiddie Kickers program is available for children ages 3-4.
Soccer Academy
Asheville, Reuter and Hendersonville
Y Soccer Academy is an exciting and welcoming avenue for youth ages 5-12. Academy level grouping is focused on practices/games to encourage athletes to love their sport as well as become better people. We encourage kids to challenge themselves as players and people. Volunteer coaches and Y staff lead players in drills and games designed to develop skills of ball handling, passing, shooting and defense. Sessions are player-centered (game-based, allows players more freedom to play). Enjoy practice and games all in one day of activity on Tuesday, Thursday or both based on preference.
The 2024 soccer season varies slightly by location and age group. In general the season will include the dates below:
Fall: Aug. 24-Nov. 7
Youth Soccer FAQ
YMCA youth soccer is played in the spring and fall. The spring season starts in late March and runs into early May. The fall season runs from early September to early November.
2024 soccer season varies slightly by location and age group. In general the season will include the dates below:
Fall: Aug. 24-Nov. 7
Programs are divided into groups based on program location.
Asheville/Reuter/Hendersonville offer Kiddie Kickers for ages 3-4 and Soccer Academy for ages 5-12.
Corpening Memorial in Marion offers Kiddie Kickers for ages 3-4 and Soccer Leagues for ages 3-12.
Find a full description of each program here.
Your program director will determine whether your child can play in a different age group. Contact them directly to see if we can accommodate your request. If you don't have their contact information, email us or call 828-251-5910.
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Team assignment will determine practice day and time.
Practice schedule:
- Ages 3-4 have 30-minute clinics once a week on Tuesday or Thursday at 5/5:30pm, or Saturday at 9am
- Ages 5-6 30 minutes before the game (will be different for Corpening registrants)
- Ages 7-12 have 45-minute practice once a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 5:30 and 7:30pm, depending on registered location
Practices and games will be at one of the following: All games are on Saturdays. Times vary by location.
- Asheville YMCA: Woodfin Community Fields, 23 Community Rd., Woodfin, NC 28804
- Reuter Family YMCA: Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center, 2511 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704
- Corpening Memorial YMCA: 348 Grace Corpening Dr., Marion, NC 28752
*Asheville/Hendersonville/Reuter: Will have a different game structure (2v2, 4v4, & 5v5-academy style experience)
Teams will be based on age, preferred gender, playing experience, coach availability, and practice time availability. We’ll honor as many requests as we can, but requests are not guaranteed. If your request isn’t granted, we’ll work with you to try to come up with a solution that fits your needs and the fairness of the program.
Please contact the program director/manager at your location if you haven’t heard from a coach by March 15 for spring or Sept. 9 for fall. If you don't have their contact information, email us or call 828-251-5910.
- Ages 3-8 use a size 3 soccer ball
- Ages 9-12 use a size 4 soccer ball
- Ages 13+ use a size 5 soccer ball
Yes, financial assistance is available to qualified households thanks to generous donors to our annual campaign. Fill out this form to apply. And remember, Y members get early registration and discounted rates for youth sports.
Financial assistance for soccer
Please click here to read our policy on program registration, credits, refunds, and closings related to inclement weather.
For most locations, parents will be automatically enrolled in our weather alert system. You will be notified by phone and email any time a game or practice is canceled due to weather.
For Corpening Memorial YMCA sports program cancelations, call (828) 575-2915 to check for practice and game cancelations.
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Coaching youth sports is a rewarding way to spend your free time while shaping the future. And coaches’ kids play for free!
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All YMCA membership types get discounts on programs such as group swim lessons and youth sports. Members also receive early access when program registration opens.