Street Soccer / Drop-In Soccer | Arlington Soccer Association: Rec, Teen & Travel soccer in Arlington, VA

Drop-In Soccer (aka Street Soccer)

Throughout the year, primarily in the summer and winter months, ASA offers a variety of supervised pick-up or street soccer activities. Many of these occur in the off-season or on days that school is not in session but many parents still have to work. Each location is staffed with a coach who helps organize and supervise play as well as handle equipment and registration.

Many kids who cannot play in the normal recreational or travel programs enjoy getting out for our street soccer programs. These sessions provide a structured playing environment and a chance for kids to be part of a team and get physical activity on days they normally would not be able to have the chance.

Winter Drop-In details here.

PHILOSOPHY

1) The game is the teacher.

Players will learn to play all on their own. By design, no formal coaching will be offered. Let the children develop the skills of learning within the game.

2) The game is for kids.

This program is offered to let children play and they don’t need adults to do that. Adult involvement will be minimal and will focus on safety. Let the children develop the skills of making their own decisions.

3) The structure is informal.

Beyond setting up some goals, laying out some cones, and helping to make teams; no formal organization or coaching will be done. Let the children develop the skills of organizing their own fun.

Drop-In Soccer Details:

Players should warm-up on their own. Players will then be called in and divided on to teams. Late comers will be added to games or formed on new teams.
All efforts will be made to have friends play together, however the objective is to play and not have too many on a team that it would need to use substitutions.
No planned periods of play are defined. If the players decide that a water break is necessary, it should be taken. The break times should be kept short (1-2 minutes, at most). Don’t forget to bring a water bottle!
There are no strict requirements on attire. Shinguards are strongly recommended, cleats are optional, and appropriate clothing for the weather is strongly suggested.
There is no set end time. Players can leave as needed. Teams will adjust.

RULES OF PLAY

> There is no offside.

> Players decide if there will be throw-ins, or kick-ins, from the sideline.

> Players decide if there will be corner kicks – or no corner kicks.

> Players decide if it is a goal/no goal; in/out; foul/no foul, etc.