Joppatowne Rec. Soccer Program Philosophy:

The development of a soccer player is a lengthy process in which the player's progress gradually progresses from a simple to a more complex involvement in the game. This progression requires proper guidance and direction from quality, knowledgeable coaches. This process cannot be rushed, but players should always compete at a level that is both challenging and demanding.

The JRS Soccer Program is for ages 3-18. JRS participates in the Eastern Area Soccer League (EASL) for both the Fall and Spring Soccer Seasons, except for our Under 6 Division, which is an IN-HOUSE Program. JRS uses the USSF Age Matrix to determine eligibility for each division.

Joppatowne Rec. Soccer Programs

Under 6/Clinic In-House Program: The JRS Under 6/Clinic Program is formatted to prepare new soccer players for league play. Games are 4v4 or 5v5 and are set up to be instructional games with Coaches on the field guiding the players while they play. Our focus for this league is building a love for the game of soccer, teaching players the fundamentals, and HAVING FUN!!!

• Fall Session runs from September to October.
  • Registration opens in April and closes in August
  • All Practices and Games held at Magnolia Middle School
  • Practices are on Friday evenings
  • Games are on Saturday Mornings

 

• Spring Session runs from April to May
  • Registration opens in October and closes in March
  • All Practices and Games held at Magnolia Middle School
  • Practices are on Friday evenings
  • Games are on Saturday Mornings

 

Under 8 through Under 19 EASL Rec. League Program: The under-8 through under-19 division programs are designed to focus on age-appropriate training. U8 through U12 divisions Focus on building the love for the game, good sportsmanship, the basic individual and Team Soccer Fundamentals, and HAVING FUN!!! The U14 through U19 divisions focus on more advanced individual and team soccer fundamentals. At this point, players are preparing for or playing in Middle School and High School teams. Players are also becoming more focused on winning and/or improving their individual skills, and have already developed a love for soccer.

• Fall Session runs from August to October/November.
  • Registration opens in April and closes in July
  • Preseason starts at the beginning of August.
    • Preseason practice schedules run Monday through Saturday.
    • The Head Coach schedules practice dates and times.
    • All preseason activities are held at Magnolia Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School, and Joppatowne High School.
  • The Regular Season begins in September and ends in October
    • All Practices are held at Magnolia Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School, and Joppatowne High School
    • Weekday Games start at 6 pm
    • Weekend Games Start at 8 am
    • The Regular Season will be at least eight games unless the EASL is unable to reschedule canceled games.
    • The end of Season Tournament "EASL Boo Bash" is the last week in October or the first week in November.
    • The Majority of Games are played at Eastern Regional Park (ERP) or within a 10-mile radius of ERP.
    • Joppatowne Rec Soccer holds Homecoming Games, with all games played at Magnolia Elementary and Magnolia Middle School during the first weekend in October.

 

• Spring Session
  • Registration opens in October and closes in January
  • Preseason starts at the end of February/beginning of March (weather permitting)
    • Preseason practice schedules run Monday through Saturday.
    • The Head Coach schedules practice dates and times.
    • All preseason activities are held at Magnolia Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School, and Joppatowne High School.
  • The Regular Season begins at the end of March or the beginning of April and ends in May.
    • All Practices are held at Magnolia Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School, and Joppatowne High School.
    • Weekday Games start at 6 pm
    • Weekend Games Start at 8 am
    • The Regular Season will be at least eight games unless the EASL is unable to reschedule canceled games.
    • The Majority of Games are played at Eastern Regional Park (ERP) or within a 10-mile radius of ERP.
    • Joppatowne Rec Soccer holds Home Games, with all games played at Magnolia Elementary and Magnolia Middle School during the first weekend in May.

 

Joppatowne Rec. Soccer 1st Annual Summer Kickoff Open Rec. Tournament

Joppatowne Rec Soccer is actively planning to host our first-ever Tournament to cap off our spring season and kick off the Summer. The tournament will be a two-weekend, double-elimination tournament. The first weekend will be for the Ladies, tentatively scheduled for May 23rd, 24th, and 25th. The Second Weekend is for the boys and is tentatively scheduled for June 6th, 7th, and 8th. The tournament will be open to all rec. Teams (no Travel, Club, or Academy Teams allowed); however, the focus will be on registering teams already playing in the EASL.