Youth Leagues Youth Leagues

Season Schedule Highlights

Registration Information:

• Registration Opens: May 1st, 2026
• Middle School Soccer Association (MSSA) League Registration Ends: June 20th, 2026
• Pataskala Youth Soccer Recreation League Registration Ends: June 30, 2026
  • Players registered after June 30th-July 4th, will be placed on a waitlist and will be added based on space and will be assessed the late registration fee.
• Pataskala Youth Soccer Recreation League Late Registration Ends: July 4th, 2026 (After July 4th we cannot guarantee a spot for your child on a team)

Season Information:

• Practice/Training Begins: Can begin as early as July 20th, 2026, for U12, Middle School (MSSA), and High School (HSSA) (Depending on your players coach)
• Season Length: August 22nd - October 31stth
• NO Games on the following days:
  • Labor Day Weekend - September 5th
  • September 26th

Below are key date ranges for the Fall season. Full game times and field assignments will be shared closer to the start of the season. All games are weather permitting.

Recreation Soccer (U4–U12)

• U4 (Thursdays): April 16 – June 4

• U5 (Wednesdays): April 15 – June 3

• U6–U10 (Saturdays): April 11 – June 6

• No games Memorial Day Weekend (May 23)

• U12: Games begin in April and conclude by June 6

Primary Location: Foundation Park
(Some U12 games may be played at assigned fields in Gahanna.)

MSSA (Middle School Soccer)

Girls

• Season begins July 24th, 2026 (Practices)

• Games on Wednesdays and Saturdays

• Home and away format

• Season runs through October 18th

Boys

• Season begins July 24th (Practices)

• Games on Thursdays and Saturdays

• Home and away format

• Season runs through October 18th

Practice Information by Age Group

Practice schedules will be determined once coaches are finalized and teams are formed.

• U4 Division – One practice per week, typically 30–45 minutes, focused on fun and basic movement with the ball.

• U5–U6 Divisions – One practice per week, approximately 45 minutes, emphasizing dribbling, stopping the ball, and simple gameplay concepts.

• U7–U8 Divisions – One practice per week, about 60 minutes, focusing on dribbling, passing, spacing, and understanding field direction.

• U10 Division – One to two practices per week depending on coach availability, with increased focus on teamwork and basic tactics.

• U12 Division – Typically one to two practices per week with emphasis on positioning, decision-making, and game awareness.

Your coach will confirm your specific practice day, time, and field location.

Coach Communication Timeline

• Coaches are expected to begin reaching out to families no later than July 23rd with team introductions, practice details, and next steps.

• Full game schedules will be released in early August, at least two weeks before the season begins.

• All practice and game schedules will be managed through the MOJO app. All new families must download MOJO to receive team communication and updates. Teams codes will be sent by the coaches upon receiving the introduction email.

Uniform Information (U4–U12 Recreation)

Recreation uniforms are required.

Returning players may continue using their current kit if it still fits. New players or those needing a new size should order using the link below:

Shop here: Uniforms

Uniform includes:

• White uniform

• Green uniform

• Jersey numbers are not required

We look forward to another great spring season at Foundation Park!