Hours 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Monday - Friday
(419) 882-1500
7060 Sylvania Ave.
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Our program is open to Sylvania Recreation District residents as well as non-residents and is intended for children of all ability levels. The philosophy of our soccer programs is to promote a fun learning experience in an organized environment. The program will help each child improve on the skills of the game from the beginning to the end of the season through sound coaching. Our volunteer coaches will place emphasis on teaching the fundamentals, working as a team and having fun. Register today your child today and begin making great sports memories.
Team rosters and game fields will be sized for each age group as recommended by US Youth Soccer to help ensure a proper youth soccer environment for program participants. Teams will be organized based on the elementary schools district in which registrants reside. Volunteer Coaches are needed.
Pre-Kindergarten Program Details: The Pre-K program helps familiarize children with the basics of the game by teaching fundamentals in a fun & controlled atmosphere. Each day will consist of a half hour skills session that will be followed by a modified game. The program only meets on Sundays and there are no additional practices. Some Saturdays are possible.
Date: September 7 – October 12, 2025 (One – 1 hour session per week)
Grade: Pre-K (must be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026)
Location: Pacesetter Park
Game Times: Sundays (1pm – 5pm)
Games Begin: September 7 (6 games)
Fee: $55 (Resident) / $65 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: August 8, 2025 ($10 additional after deadline)
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 3).
Sylvania Recreation and Pacesetter Soccer Club continue their partnered efforts to offer a youth soccer program for children who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grades. An added component will feature coaching and player instruction that will be provided by the highly qualified Pacesetter Soccer Club coaches. This is a great opportunity for volunteer coaches to gain first-hand training while coaching a team in our program. Teams will be formed based on the child’s current grade. Each age group will have its own dedicated training night that will be held at Pacesetter Park and led by the professional coaching staff of the Pacesetter Soccer Club with assistance from the program’s parent volunteer coaches. Volunteer coaches are strongly encouraged to schedule additional practices. We look forward to seeing your child participate in our program.
Date: September 2 – October 12, 2025
Grade: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Location: Pacesetter Park
Game Times: Saturdays 9am – 4pm (Some Sunday games are possible, after 12pm)
Games Begins: September 6 (6 games)
Fee: $70 (Resident) / $80 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: August 8, 2025 ($10 additional after deadline)
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 3 – Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades) & (Size 4 – 3rd Grade).
** Every Tuesday/Thursday beginning on September 2nd and September 4th and ending on October 7th and 9th **
Tuesdays (Girls) – Starts TBD
5:00pm – 5:50pm Kindergarten Girls
6:00pm – 6:50pm 1st Grade Girls
7:00pm – 7:50pm 2nd/3rd Grade Girls
Thursday (Boys) – TBD
5:00pm – 5:50pm Kindergarten Boys
6:00pm – 6:50pm 1st Grade Boys
7:00pm – 7:50pm 2nd/3rd Grade Boys
This program will help children learn soccer through continuing to properly practice important fundamentals of the game. The prime focus of the program is to continue skill development and team building in a fun learning environment. The season will consists of one practice per week and one game per week (six games total). All games will be held at Pacesetter Park and practices will be held at facilities around Sylvania as organized by the coach of your child’s team.
Date: September 6 – October 12, 2025
Divisions: 4th & 5th combined (Boys) / 4th & 5th combined (Girls) / Junior High CoEd
Location: Sylvania Pacesetter Park
Game Times: Saturdays 9am – 5pm (Some Sunday games are possible)
Games Begin: Early September (6 games)
Fee: $55 (Resident) / $65 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: August 8, 2025 ($10 additional after deadline)
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 5)
Teams are organized based on child’s current grade and registration numbers. Some programs may be co-ed if necessary. Recreational teams could potentially play games against travel teams based on enrollment or ability to form separate competitive divisions. There are no practices for this program.
Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop). All players must wear shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball. For more information, contact our office at 419.882.1500.
Dates: Mid October – Late November, 2025
Grade: PreK – 2nd
Location: Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Saturdays w/ Fridays & Sundays are possible – (6 games)
Time: 8am – 6pm (PreK & Kindergarten) / 11am-6pm (1st&2nd Grade)
Fees: $60 (Resident) / $70 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: Late September, 2025 – (late fee $10)
Dates: October 16 – November 21, 2024
Grade: 3rd & 4th
Location: Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Wednesday (6 Games)
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Fees: $75 (Resident) / $85 (Non-resident)
Deadline: September 27, 2024 – (late fee $10)
Dates: Mid October – Late November, 2025
Grade: 5th & 6th CoEd
Location: Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Wednesdays and/or Thursdays, with possible Fridays or Sundays – (6 games)
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Fees: $75 (Resident) / $85 (Non-resident)
Deadline: Late September, 2025 – (late fee $10)
Dates: Mid October – ate November, 2025
Grade: 7th & 8th CoEd
Location: Tam-O-Shanter
Games: Thursdays w/possible Fridays or Sundays (6 games)
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Fees: $75 (resident) / $85 (Non-resident)
Deadline: Late September, 2025 – (late fee $10)
Team rosters and game fields will be sized for each age group as recommended by US Youth Soccer to help ensure a proper youth soccer environment for program participants. Teams will be organized based on the elementary schools district in which registrants reside. Volunteer Coaches are needed.
Pre-Kindergarten Program Details: The Pre-K program helps familiarize children with the basics of the game by teaching fundamentals in a fun & controlled atmosphere. Each day will consist of a half hour skills session that will be followed by a modified game. The program only meets on Sundays and there are no additional practices. Some Saturdays are possible.
Date: April 6 – May 18, 2025
Grade: Pre-K (must be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025)
Location: Pacesetter Park
Game Times: Sundays (1pm-5pm)
Games Begin: April 6 (6 games) – NO GAMES ON EASTER
Fee: $55 (Resident) / $65 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: March 14, 2025
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 3).
Sylvania Recreation and Pacesetter Soccer Club continue their partnered efforts to offer a youth soccer program for children who are in Kindergarten through 3rd grades. An added component will feature coaching and player instruction that will be provided by the highly qualified Pacesetter Soccer Club coaches. This is a great opportunity for volunteer coaches to gain first-hand training while coaching a team in our program. Teams will be formed based on the child’s current grade. Each age group will have its own dedicated training night that will be held at Pacesetter Park and led by the professional coaching staff of the Pacesetter Soccer Club with assistance from the program’s parent volunteer coaches. Volunteer coaches are strongly encouraged to schedule additional practices. We look forward to seeing your child participate in our program.
Date: April 5 – May 18, 2025
Grade: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Location: Pacesetter Park
Practices Start: Week of March 31
Game Times: Saturdays 9AM-5PM (Some Sunday games are possible, after 12pm)
Games Begin: April 5 – May 17 (6 games) – NO GAMES EASTER WEEKEND
Fee: $70 (Resident) / $80 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: March 14, 2025
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 3 – Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades) & (Size 4 – 3rd Grade).
Tuesdays – Beginning on 4/8
5pm – Kindergarten Girls
6pm – 1st Grade Girls
7pm – 2nd & 3rd Grade Girls
Thursdays – Beginning on 4/10
5pm – Kindergarten Boys
6pm – 1st Grade Boys
7pm – 2nd & 3rd Grade Boys
This program will help children learn soccer through continuing to properly practice important fundamentals of the game. The prime focus of the program is to continue skill development and team building in a fun learning environment. The season will consists of one practice per week and one game per week (six games total). All games will be held at Pacesetter Park and practices will be held at facilities around Sylvania as organized by the coach of your child’s team.
Date: April 5 – May 18, 2025
Divisions: 4th & 5th (Boys) / 4th & 5th (Girls) / Junior High (CoEd)
Location: Sylvania Pacesetter Park
Game Times: Saturdays 9am-5pm (Some Sunday games are possible)
Games Begin: April 5 – May 17 (6 games) – NO GAMES EASTER WEEKEND
Fee: $55 (Resident) / $65 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: March 14, 2025
Uniform / Equipment Needed: Blue/Grey Reversible Jersey (available at the Tam-O-Shanter Pro Shop); All Players are required to supply their own shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball (Size 5).
Teams are organized based on child’s current grade and registration numbers. Some leagues may be co-ed if necessary. Recreational teams could potentially play games against travel teams based on enrollment or ability to form separate competitive divisions. There are no practices for this program. For more information, contact our office at 419.882.1500.
Dates: Early January – Early March, 2026
Grade: PreK -2nd
Games: Saturday (8 games)
Time: 8am – 6pm
Location: Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
Fees: $65 (Resident individual) / $75 (Non-Resident)
Deadline: Mid December, 2025 ($10 Late fee)
Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter). All players must wear shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball.
Dates: Mid January – Mid March, 2026
Grade: 3rd & 4th
Games: Wednesdays (8 games)
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
Fees: $90 (Resident individual) / $100 (Non-Resident individual)
Deadline: Mid December, 2025 ($10 Late fee)
Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter). All players must wear shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball.
Dates: Mid January – Mid March, 2026
Grade: 5th & 6th CoEd
Games: Wednesdays and/or Thursdays (8 games)
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
Fees: $90 (Resident individual) / $100 (Non-Resident individual)
Deadline: Mid December, 2025 ($10 Late fee)
Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter). All players must wear shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball.
Dates: Mid January – Mid March, 2026
Grade: 7th & 8th CoEd
Games: Thursdays (8 games)
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-O-Shanter
Fees: $90 (Resident individual) / $100 (Non-Resident individual)
Deadline: Mid December, 2025 ($10 Late fee)
Teams that use the “Team Registration” option must provide their own jerseys. Children in Pre-K through 8th grade who register as individuals will be required to use the blue/gray reversible Sylvania Soccer Academy uniforms (available at Tam-O-Shanter). All players must wear shin guards. It is recommended that children wear cleats and bring their own ball.
