SOCCER - Spring 2026
Register Now through February 10th!
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League Rules
Program Philosophy
The mission of all Wahoo Parks and Recreation youth sports programs is to promote a fun, yet challenging environment in which participants are introduced to and taught the basics of a given sport. The program is strictly recreational in nature and emphasizes equal opportunity for involvement and participation.
Registration Period
Now through February 10th. Any registrations received after February 10th will incur a $10 late fee and will be accepted "as needed".
Registration Form and Fees
Click here for the registration form and fee schedule. To register online, click on the link below.
Program Format
League games will be played on Saturday mornings. League play will begin on March 7th. No games will be scheduled or rescheduled after April 18th (regardless of the number of games played). Note the rescheduled game policy below. Games will not be played on Easter weekend. Games are played 7v7 with approximately 8-10 players on a team. Please note when you register if your child is also playing spring WP&R volleyball as we will attempt to avoid overlapping your child's games.
Leagues (Note: These league formats are subject to change dependent upon enrollment numbers and volunteer coach availability.)
Pre-K & Kindergarten League: Participants must be 5 years old by July 29th, 2026. Pre-K & K league will be Coed. A size 3 ball is used. No goalie. No game scores or league standings are kept. The fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing, throw-ins, and teamwork will be emphasized. Volunteer parent coaches will lead a 20-30 minute practice followed by an informal scrimmage. No practices will be held outside of the scheduled 'games' so players need to simply attend the scheduled games. Coaches will not contact the parent/player in advance.
1st & 2nd Grade and 3rd & 4th Grade Leagues: These leagues will offer boys and girls divisions if registration numbers allow. If numbers do not allow, these leagues will be Coed. This will be announced by February 13th on this web page. A size 4 ball is used. No goalie for 1st & 2nd. Goalies are used for 3rd & 4th. No game scores or league standings are kept. The fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing, throw-ins, and teamwork will be emphasized.
Rosters
Team rosters are formed via random selection. Parents may request their child be placed on a team with one other child for legitimate carpooling reasons. Some carpooling requests may not occur. This information needs to be indicated on the registration form. Once teams are formed, coaches are responsible for contacting players on their rosters to set up practices and distribute information. Pre-K & K soccer teams do not have practices and as a result coaches will not contact players.
OUT-OF-TOWN TEAMS OR CLUB ORGANIZATIONS - ROSTER POLICY: All kids in each community and school are able to play on your team. If a child is interested and not asked, WP&R reserves the right to place them on your roster if not enough children remain to create another team from the community/school.
OUT-OF-TOWN TEAMS OR CLUB ORGANIZATIONS - GROUP DISCOUNT: Any team and/or organization that agrees to follow the roster policy (above) and uniform policy (below) is eligible to receive a $10 discount per player. In order to receive the group discount, all players on your team must be paid with ONE check! Coaches should collect all registrations and mail/drop off all registration forms in an envelope with full payment to: Wahoo Parks and Recreation, Attn: Bob Schmidt, 310 N. Linden, Wahoo, NE 68066.
Equipment
Shin guards are required. Soft rubber spiked shoes only. No hard plastic or metal cleats are allowed! Tennis shoes are acceptable. Soccer balls will be provided. Shin guards and shoes are player’s responsibility.
Uniforms
Youth participating in Wahoo Parks and Recreation youth sports are required to wear WP&R approved uniforms (primarily the blue & red WP&R shirts). Community teams and organizations will need to have a uniform shirt approved by the league director which includes the WP&R logo to receive the team discount noted above.
Refunds
Refunds will only be approved if a child is unable to play due to injury. Any requests for refunds should be directed to Bob Schmidt.
Weather Procedures & Rescheduling
Due to the volatility of spring weather, if inclement weather occurs parents should call the WP&R Hotline at (402) 443-4500. Revised schedules due to cancellations will be noted on the hotline and WP&R website. Note the following guidelines:
1) If inclement weather develops, a 1-2 hour delay will be used with the hotline updated 1 hour prior to your child's scheduled game time.
2) If inclement weather results in partial cancellations (even after utilizing 1-2 hour delay):
- Those canceled games will be made up immediately on the following Tuesday and/or Thursday. Games may be non-officiated (game times will be announced via hotline on Saturday)
3) If inclement weather results in all games being canceled:
- First Option: If we can host games before the league end date, we will extend the season a week and host the games another weekend.
- Second Option: Games will be scheduled by WP&R to be played on Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays. Games may be non-officiated (game times will be announced via hotline on Saturday)
- Third (and final) Option: If the first option and second option still do not allow the WP&R to host games successfully due to weather or coaches and teams are unable to play on weeknights or additional weekends. Coaches contact info will be exchanged and coaches can decide individually if they would like to play after the league end date and schedule those games with the league director (games may be non-officiated) or simply cancel games.
Miscellaneous
Participants and their parents/guardians should be aware that there is a risk of injury during participation in Wahoo Parks and Recreation youth sports due to the inherent nature of the activities. Individuals participate in Parks and Recreation youth sports at their own risk.
Concussion Policy
In compliance with the Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act (LB 260), the Wahoo Parks and Recreation Department has adopted a policy regarding concussions, head injury, and concussed athletes. Coaches and parents should familiarize themselves with the policy. Click here to view and download the policy.
Coaches, players, and parents should also visit the DHHS concussion page to view information regarding concussions including approved training, videos, fact sheets, and other resources. Visit here for more information.
Questions
Contact Bob Schmidt at (402) 443-4174 or email here.