Hockessin Soccer Club's Fall and Spring Instructional Programs are 8 week long programs available for recreational players ages 3-18 years old. HSC's Fall Instructional program typically starts end of August/early September. Registration will open for the Fall Program in Mid-June and will close Early August. There will be an extended registration period from August through the first game date where players can still register online but will be assessed a $30.00 late fee and no guarantee of team placement. HSC's Spring instructional program typically starts end of March/early April. Registration will open for the Spring Instructional program Mid-January and will close Early March. There will be an extended registration period from March through the first game date where players can still register online but will be assessed a $30.00 late fee and no guarantee of placement.
An announcement will be posted to the homepage and the instructional page of the website when registration for Fall and Spring opens. Returning customers will also be sent an email announcing registration opening.
Registration for all Instructional Programs is completed ONLINE through our website. To register, scroll to the top left side of the page and click on "log in" or "first-time users". First time users will need to create an account. This account is how you register for all programs with HSC.
Fall and Spring Age Groups
1. TinyMites: Co-ed, 3-4 yr old, Fee $70.00
Birth Range: born between 8/1/07-7/31/09
3-4 yr old children will be eased into soccer in a progression of programs where there are no formal games. In small teams or groups, the players will learn basic skills and the fun of the sport. Groups of TinyMites will practice once weekly on Saturday mornings under the supervision of Hockessin Soccer Club training staff. There are 3 Saturday morning sessions: 9am, 10am, and 11am. Each session lasts about 45min long. All sessions are held at Brandywine Springs Elementary School. TinyMites are required to register online via our website, purchase the HSC Purple and White Jersey, and come prepared to each session with the proper soccer equipment. For more information on the uniform and equipment requirements, please click on the link on the left side of this page.
2. MiniMites: Co-ed, 4-5 yr old, Fee $70.00
Birth Range: born between 8/1/06-7/31/07
Pre-Kindergarten age children will be introduced to team play through fun games and basic skill drills. For most children it will be their first exposure to team sports. MiniMites teams practice two evenings per week under the supervision of volunteer parent coaches. Your child's coach will determine the days, times, and location.
3. DynaMites: Co-ed, 5-6 yr old, Fee $70.00
Birth Range: born between 8/1/05-7/31/06
Kindergarten age children will be introduced to team play through fun games and basic skill drills. For most children it will be their first exposure to team sports. DynaMites teams practice two evenings per week under the supervision of volunteer parent coaches. Your child's coach will determine the days, times, and location.
4. U-8, U-10, & U12 Boys and Girls, Fee $85.00
U-8 Boys & Girls 1st/2nd grade, born between 8/1/03-7/31/05
U-10 Boys & Girls 3rd/4th grade, born between 8/1/01-7/31/03
U-12 Boys & Girls 5th/6th grade, born between 8/1/99-7/31/01
Players are assigned to teams and train two nights per week under the supervision of volunteer parent coaches and play once weekly on Saturday mornings. League games are played in age appropriate small-sided formats.
5. U14-U18 Boys and Girls, Fee $80
U-14 Boys & Girls 7th/8th grade, born between 8/1/97-7/31/99
"High school" U18 Boys & Girls 9th-12th grade, born between 8/1/93-7/31/97
Inter-Club play is introduced at the U-12 level. Players are assigned to teams and train two nights per week under the supervision of volunteer parent coaches and play once weekly on Saturday mornings. 11v11 matches on full-sized fields are introduced at the U-14 level.
For more information on all Instructional programs, click here.