When: 4 Fridays running June 27th to July 25 (inclement weather moved to akka facility in hainesport to play 3v3)

Time:  645-8pm

Where:  Freedom Park Basketball Courts (86 Union St. Medford, NJ 08055)

Cost:  $15 cash in person, $10 for each additional sibling, only $10 for any players who attend street clinic that runs prior from 545-630pm

5v5 with GKs

We send 3 teams to a court, first two teams ready play, other team rests one game. Winner of first game stays on to play resting team.

Each team plays 2 matches per night

24min matches with 1 minute half-times.

4 seconds counted by ref for all restarts. Possession will be given to the other team if they exceed 4 sec.

Out of bounds over touch line is a "kick in".

No slide tackles.

No contact/tackles from behind.

All fouls and restarts are indirect kicks except for fouls committed in GK arc/3pt area which are penalty kicks.

Subs on the fly.

GK can use their hands inside the 3pt area.

GK outlets all balls from their hands unless received as a back pass from teammates. No punts or goal kicks.

GK cannot throw the ball in the air over mid court. The ball must touch their half of the court first or another player.

Want to bring your entire club team? Just email us for more info at akkasoccer.com@gmail.com

Uniforms are optional. We’ll have colored bibs on hand if needed/desired.

Rosters/Carding - NONE.  This is a loose interpretation of a "league".  You can bring different players every week if you want.  Many teams rotate entire club squads to make sure they have enough numbers each week in contingency of vacation absences etc..

Referees - We’ll have “refs” to help manage time and keep players safe - These are not USYS officials, these are older players or coaches that will call fouls and balls out of play.  Their primary focus again is player safety and keep the games flowing.

Role of the coach - This is a Player and game centered environment.  Players are strongly encouraged to do their own subbing and coaching of themselves.  Adult coaches are NOT required BUT welcome as with the youngest players a little help subbing can be useful BUT we have to remember that kids are capable of managing these decisions especially if provided a little guidance and room to do so. 

IMPORTANT - TENOR OF LEAGUE - This league is a great opportunity for your players to keep their foot on the ball in a low-stakes, super fun setting, absorbing some new ideas/skills, and strengthening bonds among teammates. This league exists for the players and their love of the game. WE DO NOT KEEP STANDINGS and this isn’t the World Cup. We need your help to let the players express themselves on the courts, solve problems on their own, and to play freely, without external pressures, particularly from the fans. Please ask your parents to watch and cheer, but DO NOT complain about referee calls and DO NOT coach from the sidelines. Medford Village is a 5 minute walk from the park with a great Main Street with breweries, eateries, and shopping so any parents who can’t handle enjoying watching their kids play and having fun should drop them off and take a walk into town and come back at the end of the night.