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

Meridian PAL Soccer

Meridian PAL Soccer is proud to be considered one of the foremost developmental youth recreational 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.

Play ups or Play downs are not permitted for any reason. Violations to this policy are subject to immediate dismissal from PAL.

Age Groups

U4 & U5 Coed Divisions
U6, U7, U8, U10--Boys and Girls Divisions
U12 and U14 boys and girls age groups may play teams play in the Outback 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)
U16 & U18 Coed (age groups may be combined depending upon enrollment)

Volunteers
All teams are coached by volunteers and all coaches are volunteers. Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team. Volunteers are needed for all team head coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, and assistant referees for U7-U10.

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 2022 & Spring 2023

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 2022 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 6/2/22 - 7/17/22 (Refund Deadline)

Late Registration 7/18/22 - 7/24/22 (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

SEASON SCHEDULE

**Mandatory Coach Meeting---Saturday, August 20th ** Coaches will contact their teams via phone or email after this meeting.

Saturday, 8/27 Field Setup/Prep - Volunteers Needed!

Season Games Start: Friday, September 9 **All age groups may play Friday evenings and/or Saturdays**

Season Games End: Saturday, October 22 (Return Equipment)

Picture Dates: TBD
Teams are Scheduled by photographer according to game schedule
(we are not able to take requests)

Soccer Registration Fees per Season
(Fees include uniforms & memory mate photos)

U4-U6 $69 includes jersey & socks

U7-U8 $109 includes uniform kit

U10 $119 includes uniform kit

U12-U18 $129 includes uniform kit

Uniform Kit (U7-U18) Soccer Uniform Page (includes reversible jersey, shorts & socks)

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.

Laws of the game

MERIDIAN PAL SOCCER
LAWS OF THE GAME

PAL Soccer Competition Format

U4 & U5 Laws of the Game

U6 Laws of the Game

U7 & U8 Laws of the Game

U10 Laws of the Game

U12-U18 Outback League Rules

U7-U10 Build Out Lines

Practice & Game Info

Meridian PAL Soccer

Practice

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

Practices may begin as early as 8/22
Tots U4 & U5 Teams typically practice on Saturday as first 30 minutes of their scheduled game, but may choose to add a practice during the week

U6 Teams typically practice 1x time per week

U7-U18 teams typically practice 2x per week

PAL Soccer Season Games

Friday, 9/9 through Saturday,10/22.

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

U4 - U10 Games are held at Heroes Park

U12-U18 May play teams from various cities throughout the valley as part of the Outback League. Games may be held at Heroes Park and other parks throughout the valley including Caldwell, Nampa, Star, Eagle, Kuna, Boise, and Middleton.