Amherst United
Appomattox
FYAA
Forest Youth Athletic Association
Website: www.forestyouthathletics.cmiregistration.com
FYAA is a local athletic association that offers program for kids of all ages, in many different sports. Their soccer program runs in both the fall and spring, and is open for players in age groups U6 through U18. The U10 and older age groups play in the CVRSA, while the younger kids play amongst themselves.
Goode Rec.
LUS
Lynchburg United Soccer
Website: www.lynchburgunited.com
LUS is the largest club in the Lynchburg area, offering both recreational and travel level competition. The recreational level program operates both in the spring and the fall, and is open to boys and girls ages 41/2 through 17. The U6 through U10 age groups play games amongst themselves, while U12 and up play in the Central Virginia Regional Soccer Association (CVRSA). The travel program also operates in the fall and spring, with U12 to U18 age groups playing in the fall, and U12 through U14 playing in the spring as well. The travel teams compete either in the Virginia Soccer League, Inc (VSLI) or the Blue Ridge Classic League.
PASA
Peaks Area Soccer Association
Website: www.pasasoccer.info
PASA is a regional soccer organization based in Forest, VA, which serves players throughout central and southwest Virginia. They have teams for boys and girls from age groups U11 through U19, and compete in the Blue Ridge Classic League.
Richmond Kickers
Website: www.richmondkickers.com
The Richmond Kickers Professional Soccer Club was established in 1993 as a member of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL). While the USISL has gone through growing pains and name changes over the years, the Kickers remain a cornerstone of the ever-developing league. Several significant people have been a part of this organization, some as players, some as staff. All were essential to the Kickers becoming what they are today: a model for U.S. Soccer and a well-respected member of the United Soccer Leagues (USL).
In addition to the professional team, the Kickers established a youth league, a Super Y-League program, a PDL team (the Future) and a W-League team (the Destiny), following U.S. Soccer’s Theory of Vertical Integration. This philosophy focuses on professional teams giving back to the community and working with local youth players to develop them to the best of their ability not just as athletes – as individuals. Whether their goal is to become a future national team member, a professional athlete – or simply learn the sport and enjoy it recreationally – the professional team serves as the leader and pioneer in instruction and role modeling.
Richmond Strikers
Website: www.strikersonline.com
The Richmond Strikers is a non-profit organization committed to providing the Greater Richmond area with an effective and dynamic soccer club. They are devoted to providing a developmentally appropriate structure for thousands of children ages 4-18 to experience the game of soccer at every level. The Strikers are committed to providing quality instruction and programming as well as top quality facilities. They are an organization dedicated to high standards in character, instruction and player development. The Richmond Strikers are dedicated to and understand that the true value of long-term success comes through the development of both technical skills and team play over any individual game result. The Strikers have also been recognized as one of fifty Nike Premier clubs in the country and one of USSOCCER’s Developmental Academy Programs.
Roanoke Star
Website: www.bluesombrero.com/roanokestar/
SOCA
Website: www.socaspot.org
The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle (SOCA) provides all youth and adults superior, comprehensive soccer programming emphasizing player development, enjoyment and citizenship. SOCA is dedicated to serving the local, regional, and national soccer communities. They provide many different programs for kids ages 4 – 18, with many varying skill levels, as well as summer camps and adult leagues.
Virgnina ODP
Website: www.vysa.com/odp/index_E.html
The Olympic Development Program is a US Youth Soccer Program to identify players of the highest caliber which will lead to increased success for the US National Teams. Players join at the District level, and may also progress up to the State level, competing in national tournaments and receiving the best possible training to develop them to their full potential.
YMCA
Website: Altavista: www.altavistaareaymca.com
Bedford: www.bedfordymca.org
Downtown: www.lynchburgymca.org
Jamerson: www.lynchburgymca.org
The YMCA believes that its sports programs provide an excellent means of developing a predisposition to fair play. As this virtue develops, it can influence behavior in everyday life. The YMCA also believes that its sports programs can help people to grow personally, clarify values, improve relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun. The YMCA Youth Sports works with the Seven Pillars of sportsmanship.
1. Everyone plays
2. Safety first
3. Fair play
4. Positive competition
5. Family Involvement
6. Sports for all
7. Sports for fun
The YMCA Youth Sports Program offers a variety of sports opportunities for youths ages 3 - Grade 5. Their sports program has 4 different leagues:
-Tots League (Ages 3 & 4)
-Rookies League (Ages 5 & 6)
-1st & 2nd Grade League (Grades 1st - 2nd)
-3rd - 5th Grade League (Grades 3rd - 5th)
*Please go by child's grade first and then age to determine league.