PGSI Introduction
PGSI is a recreational small-sided soccer league offered at Driskell and Melrose Parks in Hyattsville. These parks are adjacent to each other. All games are in the same location in Hyattsville on Saturday mornings. This format is easy on busy families.
What is small sided soccer? Small sided soccer is endorsed by the US Youth Soccer Association as THE way for kids to learn soccer. Play is on small fields using small teams. The team size and the field size increase with age.
Why small sided soccer? Kids have more interaction with the ball, make more decisions on the field, have more chances to score goals, have to play offense and defense and ... HAVE MORE FUN! Here is more information on the benefits of small sided soccer from USYSA.
Below is a brief overview of the divisions in the PGSI league. Teams are formed based on the US Soccer Age Matrix. All divisions are co-ed. Scores are not recorded and standings are not kept.
PGSI is affiliated with the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association, an affiliate of the United States Youth Soccer Association. All registered players have MSYSA insurance. All coaches in PGSI must pass background checks through the National Center for Safety Initiatives.
What is small sided soccer? Small sided soccer is endorsed by the US Youth Soccer Association as THE way for kids to learn soccer. Play is on small fields using small teams. The team size and the field size increase with age.
Why small sided soccer? Kids have more interaction with the ball, make more decisions on the field, have more chances to score goals, have to play offense and defense and ... HAVE MORE FUN! Here is more information on the benefits of small sided soccer from USYSA.
Below is a brief overview of the divisions in the PGSI league. Teams are formed based on the US Soccer Age Matrix. All divisions are co-ed. Scores are not recorded and standings are not kept.
PGSI is affiliated with the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association, an affiliate of the United States Youth Soccer Association. All registered players have MSYSA insurance. All coaches in PGSI must pass background checks through the National Center for Safety Initiatives.
New for Fall 2023 season, we will be following the US Soccer birth year matrix (instead of grade levels) for registering and forming teams:
U7 (6 and under), born 2017 and 2018
U9 (8 and under), born 2015 and 2016
U11 (10 and under), born 2013 and 2014
U13 (12 and under), born 2011 and 2012
U15 (14 and under), born 2009 and 2010
Players may get permission to "play up" in an older age group but cannot play in a younger division.
Look for these ages when registering your child.
U7 (6 and under), born 2017 and 2018
U9 (8 and under), born 2015 and 2016
U11 (10 and under), born 2013 and 2014
U13 (12 and under), born 2011 and 2012
U15 (14 and under), born 2009 and 2010
Players may get permission to "play up" in an older age group but cannot play in a younger division.
Look for these ages when registering your child.
PGSI Divisions and Format
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Age
U7 and U9 U11 U13 U15 |
Play Format
4v4 5v5 6v6 8v8 |
Team, Ball Size
6 - 8, ball size 3 8-10, ball size 4 10-12, ball size 4 12-14, ball size 5 |
Field Size
15 x 30 yd 20 x 40 yd 35 x 50 yd 50 x 80 yd |
Goalie
No Yes Yes Yes |
Goal Size
4'x6' Double 4'x6' 6 x 18' 8' x 24' |
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