U7 /U8 Player Pathway
At Parker United, the U7/U8 age groups are where players start to expand their skills and game understanding. These groups includes both brand-new players and those who’ve been playing for a year or more, with most kids having some experience with the game by now. Teams can be co-ed upon request, but otherwise, they typically split into Boys Only and Girls Only teams.
All U7/U8/U9 teams enjoy a 9-week season with weekly training sessions and 8 weeks of games in the Parker United In-House Recreational League. At this level, we also introduce the Junior Academy skill group for players who are looking for increased training and competition.
Primary League Information
Parker United Recreational+ – $220/Season
- Two 60-minute training sessions each week.
- Games are played in a 5v5 format with no goalkeeper
- Game Day every Saturday in the Parker United In-House League, featuring one game each weekend for 8 weeks, plus an extra training week before games begin.
- Coach and teammate requests are honored whenever possible.
- Players receive Home and Away game shirts as part of their enrollment fee.
Additional Info
- The Fall season runs from early September through early November, and the Spring season runs from mid-March through mid-May. Each season includes a 9-week program with 8 weekends of games and an additional week of team training to kick off the season.
- Teams are coached by dedicated parent volunteers, with support from our Director of Coaching (DOC), who provides structured training plans for all teams.
- U7/U8 age teams are boys only, or girls only, and play in a fast-paced 5v5 format. Teams are made up of 7-8 players each, with no goalkeepers, to maximize touches and player development.
Age Chart For Spring 2025
U5 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020
U6 1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019
U7 1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018
U8 1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017
U9 1/1/2016 – 12/31/2016
U10 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015
U11 1/1/2014 – 12/31/2014
U12 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013
U13+ 1/1/2012 – 12/31/2012
Practices and Game Locations
**LOCATIONS TBD**
Please be patient with us this first season. Competition for space between existing organizations is tough, but we’re close to solidifying our fields and this will be updated soon.
