Soccer team now recruiting for new season

By Victor R. Aves

What a great time to be a soccer fan with Copa America final Argentina vs Colombia, Euro Cup Spain vs England both just wrapping up and the Summer Olympics about to start! 

With the summer heat and other activities, it’s easy to forget about local soccer. However, in its continuing tradition of giving new sixth grade students at J.L. Long Middle School an opportunity to play team sports, the YMCA and JL Long PTA are hoping for another great season of sixth grade soccer. 

Under UIL Rules, sixth grade students cannot participate in school team sports, so this is a fantastic opportunity for children to stay active. The team is co-ed and open to anyone attending JL Long or any nearby schools. Players can be of any skill level, including beginners. The fall team’s first practice will be on August 20, and scheduled games will begin Saturday, Sept. 7. 

The team will consist of more than 14 players and will be co-ed. Everyone will have a chance to play. The team practices are at Willis Winters (or Randall Park) across from Woodrow Wilson High School from 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Games are mostly played on Saturdays. If there are enough players, two teams will be created.  

The cost is $100 for Y members and $145 for non-Y members through the White Rock YMCA or you can also register with the Richardson YMCA where the cost is $85 for Y members and $105 for non- members through August 19. The White Rock YMCA is offering uniforms with their registration; the Richardson YMCA is not. Scholarships are available.   

To register, visit in person at the White Rock YMCA (7301 Gaston Ave. Dallas, TX 75214) and register under JL Long Buccaneers or register online at either the White Rock or Richardson YMCA. For more information, contact Victor Aves at 214-616-0194 or [email protected] or the White Rock YMCA at 214-328-3849 or Richardson YMCA 972-231-3424.

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