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Welcome to the 2024 City of Ames Parks and Recreation Adult Co-ed Soccer League! Below you will find registration information for the upcoming season. We appreciate your interest and participation in this league. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Ben Flaherty at ben.flaherty@cityofames.org
SCHEDULE
League Format:
Coed 8 vs. 8 Adult League Each gender shall be represented on the playing field (at least 2 females must be on the field at all times)
Participants shall be 17+ years of age
Season Starts: Wednesday, May 29
Game length: 22 minute quarters. 5 minute breaks between quarters. 5 minute breaks between halves.
Divisions: Teams should sign up based on their desired level of play. Division 1 Competitive Division 2 Recreational
Regular season standings will be kept to determine league champion
Teams will play up to 10 games throughout the season
Referees:
Two referees will be provided at all games when possible
Uniform: Teams must provide their own jerseys for the season. Jerseys must be matching in color and have a printed number on the back. Any team not in compliance by the first game will forfeit their games until this requirement is met.
League Rules and Exceptions
Schedule and Location:
Games will be held at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 on Sundays
Additional games are played at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings
Location: N River Valley Park, 725 E 13th St.
A Manager's Meeting will be held on May 16 via Zoom.
HOW TO REGISTER
Team registration only; individual registrations will not be accepted. Individuals may join player pool on website use the player pool registration link below.
Team Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 12
ADULT CO-ED SOCCER LEAGUE FEES:
The fee to play in the summer soccer league will be $92.50/game (number of games will be determined at manager's meeting). An additional $15 will be added for each non-resident on the team. League Fees must be paid in full by Tuesday, May 21.
NON-RESIDENT FEES:
The Ames Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council established a $15.00 non-resident fee for all adult athletic league participants residing outside the Ames City limits since non-residents do not pay City property taxes; yet utilize City facilities and programs. This $15.00 shall be paid for each league (Men’s, Women’s, and/or Co-Ed) that a non-resident player participates in, when league fees are submitted.
Liability/Insurance:
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation, its employees or appointed agents assume no responsibility for any personal injury or loss that any team member or spectator may incur as a result of this program. Individuals are encouraged to have their own personal health/accident plan for any such injuries that occur.
Want to play, but don't have a team?
Enter your name in our player pool for a chance at getting on a team! This list is emailed out to managers throughout the season in case they are in need of extra players. If you are needed, managers will contact you directly. Entering your name in the player pool does not guarantee that you will be on a team.
Player Pool Registration