Meridian PAL Soccer, Meridian, ID. Eagle, ID, Star, ID, Kuna, ID, Boise, ID

COVID-19 Statement Update Regarding Games & Practices

COVID-19 Latest Information Regarding
The Meridian Police Activities League Sanctioned Activities
March 26, 2020

As promised, the Meridian Police Activities League (MPAL) has been carefully monitoring the coronavirus situation and its impact on our organization and participants. Idaho now has 136 confirmed cases.

On March 25, 2020 Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an Order to Self-Isolate for the State of Idaho. Please click the link below to read the Governor’s order.

https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2020/03/statewide-stay-home-order_032520.pdf

As a precaution for the safety and health of our players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators, MPAL has suspended all games and practices until April 16th, 2020.

We continue to work with The City of Meridian so each activity may have a full and complete season. Tentative schedules are being discussed and will be shared soon with our committees and with our parents and players as soon as possible. We appreciate your continued patience as we continue to navigate through this ordeal

As always, we are thankful for your support throughout the years and in the future. It is our hope that this crisis is resolved soon and that you, your family and friends remain safe and healthy.

We will continue to update you as information becomes available

Respectfully and sincerely,

Board of Directors
The Meridian Police Activities League

Soccer Registration Fee Now Include Reversible Uniform for Ages U7 and Older

Registration Fees for U7 and Older now include the Reversible Uniform Kit. See updated pricing for each age group below. Returning Players who currently have the Reversible Uniform Kit from 2015 to current may opt out of the uniform fee and receive the returning discount. The discount is available on the final question of registration.

Meridian PAL Soccer

Meridian PAL Soccer is proud to be considered one of the foremost developmental recreational youth soccer programs in Idaho. Meridian PAL offers opportunities of soccer development to youth from Meridian, Kuna, Star, Eagle, and the Boise area and hosts games at one of the best soccer fields in the state, Heroes Park.

Meridian PAL Soccer welcomes all ranges of player experience to the beautiful soccer complex at Heroes Park (Meridian, ID near Ten Mile and Chinden), the exclusive home to Meridian PAL Soccer. Meridian PAL Soccer is open to youth athletes of all ages from tots (ages 3-4) through high school (U15-U18 co-ed) and focuses cultivation of the invaluable experiences of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Soccer Programs

Age groups are determined by the players age as of 8/31/19 (see age chart link below)
Fall and Spring seasons only
Play ups or Play downs are not permitted. Violations to this policy are subject to immediate dismissal from PAL

Tots programs for U4 & U5 (Co-ed Teams for both U4 and U5)
Rec program U6-U18 for boys and girls divisions
U7
U8
U10
U12 and U14 boys and girls age groups play teams play in ISL Rec League with games at PAL fields and various other fields in Caldwell, Nampa, Star, and Middleton (see league rules under Game & Practice Info on right)
U18 is a High School Co-ed Program with games vs PAL as well as other teams in the Valley.

SOCCER CLEATS OR TENNIS SHOES ARE ALLOWED, NO FOOTBALL OR BASEBALL CLEATS (CLEATS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAT AT THE TOE

Proof of Age: Meridian PAL reserves the right to require proof of age by birth certificate. Any player, parent, or coach violating Meridian PAL rules or code of conduct is subject to immediate dismissal from the league.

Player Age Chart for Fall 19 and Spring 20 Seasons

Meridian PAL reserves the right to amend any and all age groups after the close of registration. All impacted age groups and players will be notified if this situation occurs.

Meridian PAL Soccer
Spring 2020 Season Information

Registration Dates:
Meridian PAL reserves the right to close registration prior to posted dates without advance notice. To secure your place on a roster it is recommended to register early.

Registration 11/1/19 to 2/3/20 (Refund Deadline)

Late Registration 2/4/20 - 2/10/20 (Limited to available space & may close prior to posted dates)
**Late fee $40 per player
**Buddy Requests are not Available
**Late Players are added to teams only with open roster spots

**Mandatory Coach Meeting---Saturday, March 7th** Coaches will contact their teams via phone or email after this meeting.

Picture Dates: Scheduled by photographer according to game schedule

Soccer Registration Fees per Season
(Fees include uniforms & memory mate photos, Returning players with a reversible uniform kit may receive a discount if no uniform is needed)

Tots U4 Co-ed $69 includes jersey & socks

Tots U5 Co-ed $69 includes jersey & socks

U6 $69 (includes jersey & socks

U7 $109 includes uniform kit

U8 $109 includes uniform kit

U10 $119 includes uniform kit

U12 $129 includes uniform kit

U14 $129 includes uniform kit

U19 Coed $129 includes uniform kit

Uniform Kit Soccer Uniform Page (includes reversible jersey, shorts & socks) See Soccer Uniform Kit link in Soccer Menu Bar

Practice & Game Info

Meridian PAL Soccer

Heroes Park Field Map

Practice May start March 9th.

Practice day, time and location is chosen by the coach. PAL is not able to take requests for specific practice days/locations or to be placed onto teams with specific practice times or locations.

U4 Teams typically practice 1-2 times per week or may practice on Saturday as part of their scheduled game

U5 Teams typically practice 1-2 times per week or may practice on Saturday as part of their scheduled game

U6 Teams typically practice 1-2 times per week or may practice on Saturday as part of their scheduled game

U7 and older teams typically practice 2x per week

PAL Soccer Season Games

Friday, April 3rd through Saturday, May 16th

**All age groups may play Friday evenings and/or Saturdays**

Teams will play on average 7 Soccer games for the season weather permitting

Ball sizes are listed in the competition format. Click on the link below for detailed info for each age group.

PAL Soccer Competition Format

Build Out Lines for U7-U10 Age Groups

Outback League Rules