Please note that you may not get the same coach or team as last year. We do not guarantee coach , team or player placements of any kind. We do not guarantee practice days of the week either as they are at the discretion of our volunteer coaches. We choose teams at random (except for some very rare situations which are solely at the discretion of MRHYS)
Pre-K and K: Shirts will be provided prior to the start of the season--no need to order directly!
***1st-8th Grades: A link to the uniform store will be sent separately in a few days after July 15th (and later for 1st grade). Players in grade levels 1st-8th will need to have a team jersey (this is not the same jersey that is used by Pre-K and K), plus shorts and socks. Shin guards are also required for players of all ages.***
Please make sure to get your order in before the store closes.
(If you are applying for financial aid, please complete this form:
and include your uniform needs there.)
If it turns out that there are not enough registrants for a full team, you will be contacted and refunded your full amount paid. Also, if not enough coaches volunteer (even if you are not on waitlist) your registration fee will be refunded. So, please consider volunteering
You will be contacted by your coach regarding the practice schedule. Please be patient it maybe
mid August for grades 2nd-8th (and
mid September for
Pre-K, K and
1st) when you hear something. If you have any questions, feel free to contact
[email protected]
*If it turns out there are not enough volunteer coaches, kids will be placed on teams in the order they registered. The remaining kids will be refunded their fee if they are unable to play.
**Refunds for a child dropping off the team because they changed their mind will not be issued once practices have started. If a child chooses not to play, there will be a $20 processing charge taken out of the refund.
---Practices will begin in late August for those entering 2nd-8th grade, and will begin in mid/ late September for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st.
Practice night and time are based solely on volunteer coach availability which may not accommodate your schedule.
DETAILS BY GRADE LEVEL:
Preschool soccer will have a weeknight practice with two Saturday and/or Sunday games towards the end of the season in late October (possibly November depending on weather) Games will be refereed by coaches.
Kindergarten soccer will have a weeknight practice with four Saturday and/or Sunday games in late September and October (possibly November depending on weather). Games will be refereed by coaches.
First grade will have a weeknight practice with eight Saturday and/or Sunday games in late September and October (possibly November depending on weather). They will play 5 v 5, (4 fielders with 1 dedicated goalkeeper). Games will be refereed by coaches.
2nd grade may be a little different this year… Due to Clayton League field restrictions. We will have to be flexible as to what the season will look like.
We will have a weeknight practice with eight Saturday and/or Sunday games starting in 2nd week of September usually through October (possibly November depending on weather).
If we are able to be in the Clayton league the teams will more than likely be divided by boys and girls teams and the games will be 8 v 8 (7 fielders with 1 dedicated goalkeeper).
If we are not able to be in the Clayton League we will have coed teams and they will play 5 v 5 to get more ball touches (4 fielders with 1 dedicated goalkeeper). Games will be refereed by coaches.
***The above is subject to change as we get more information for the 2nd grade options.
Grades 3-8: MRH Youth Sports will play in the Clayton League if available:
3rd – 4th Grades play 8 v 8 (7 fielders with 1 dedicated goalkeeper).
5th – 8th Grades play a full squad of 11 v 11 (10 fielders with 1 dedicated goalkeeper).
Games for Grades 3-8 will usually begin the 2nd weekend of September, and they will be scheduled for an eight game season. The City of Clayton will reschedule games due to weather, but will not reschedule games due to forfeit.
GAME LOCATIONS for Grades 3-8: Games will be played at Shaw Park, Wydown Middle School, Gay Field, Stacy Park (Olivette), or Warson Park (Olivette). Coaches will be notified when the schedule is available.
PLAYING TIMES for Grades 3-8: Games are primarily scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. There may also be weeknight games scheduled, especially if games need to be rescheduled due to rain