About Challenge 2
The Loudoun Soccer Rec Challenge 2 program is available to 5th and 6th grade players who are more experienced and are more seriously focused on soccer, and for players (and parents) who are willing to make a stronger commitment to prioritizing development above the social aspects of youth soccer. The primary differences between the Recreation and Challenge divisions are the level of play and the distances to travel for away games. Coaches for Challenge teams are volunteers.
Challenge is NOT for new or inexperienced soccer players; Rec 2 is a more appropriate program.
| Challenge 2 - Programs |
| To learn more about a specific program click the link below | Age/Grade | Fee | Registration Deadlines | Rosters released on or about | Practice Starts week of | Saturday
Schedule Posted on or about | First Saturday |
| On
Time
Closes | Late
Period Closes |
| Challenge 2 | Grades 5-6 | $166 + $18* | 06/29* | N/A | 08/19 | 08/29 | 08/31 | 09/10 |
| *Mandatory fee collected and paid to Loudoun County PRCS for field use and maintenance |
| *EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS. ON-TIME OPENS - Register Early! Players are placed onto teams in their town of play and in order of registration date. Special requests are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
**Registrations after 8/3 will automatically be placed on the waitlist. Contact the age appropriate Program Manager to inquire about specific age/grade availability. Players will be placed on teams as additional teams are formed, players drop, and/or additional volunteer coaches become available. |
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| Challenge 2 - Supplemental Programs |
| To learn more about
a specific program click the link below | Age/Grade | Fee | Registration Deadline | First
Session | Last
Session | Rainout
Date |
| Rec Technical Training | Grades K-12 | $115 | 09/07 | 09/09 | 10/14 | 10/21 |
| Rec Speed & Agility | Grades 4-12 | $95 | 09/07 | 09/09 | 10/07 | 10/14 |
| Rec GK Academy | Grades 3-12 | FREE | 09/07 | 09/09 | 10/14 | 10/21 |
| Rec All-Stars | Birth Years 2008-2015 | $160 | 09/24 | 10/16 | 11/19- 11/20 | TBD |
Challenge Division Expectations:
- Families must register before the deadline.
- Families must choose their nearest Town of Play as to their home address.
- Teams will be formed by town/region (Ashburn, Leesburg, Purcellville, and South Riding) and all efforts will be made to place players on a team in their local town; if teams in the local town of play are full, a player may be placed on a team outside of their requested town of play.
- Special requests (specific coaches, teammates, etc.) are NOT considered. Once placed, requests to be reassigned to a different Challenge team will NOT be accommodated. Players who wish to change teams may be transferred to a Rec 2 team if space is available
- Teams are scheduled to play inter-regional games (Ashburn vs. Leesburg, South Riding vs. Purcellville, etc.). Additional travel within the county may be required for games.
- All players must attend an annual evaluation session. Challenge is not a selection program. However, evaluations are used to form balanced teams within each town of play.
Challenge Evaluations:
All players in Challenge MUST attend an annual evaluation session. These occur in the Summer prior to the Fall season, and in the Winter prior to the Spring season. An evaluation date is selected during the registration process.
Players selected to Spring All-Stars or enroll in a Loudoun Soccer Summer Camp do not need to attend an evaluation.
Evaluations will occur at Loudoun Soccer Park in Leesburg, unless otherwise communicated.
Evaluation Dates & Times:
Evaluation Dates:
Monday | 07/11/2022
Evaluation Times:
Grades 3-4 Boys | 5-6 PM
Grades 3-6 Girls | 6-7 PM
Grades 5-6 Boys | 7-8 PM
Monday | 07/25/2022
Evaluation Times:
Grades 3-6 Boys | 5-6 PM
Grades 3-6 Girls | 6-7 PM
Program Dates & Times:
Dates:
Practices Mon-Fri 2 per week (days/times vary based on coach's request)
Games Saturdays September 10, 17, 24
8 weeks October 1, 8, 15, 22
October 29 (playoffs)
Times:
Practices Weeknights 5-6 PM
or
6-7 PM
Games Saturdays Game times across the 8 weeks vary
Locations:
Teams are formed within the following Towns of Play:
- Ashburn
- Leesburg
- Purcellville
- South Riding
Practices are held within your team's town of play. Game locations may require additional travel within the county.
Uniforms:
Uniforms are NOT INCLUDED in registration fee. Please refer to our Rec Uniform Guide for helpful information.
Equipment:
If you have question regarding player equipment requirements, CLICK HERE.
Volunteer Coaches:
Enthusiastic and committed leaders are needed to oversee our Recreational teams on a seasonal basis (Fall and/or Spring), either as a Head Coach or as an Assistant Coach. While most of our volunteer coaches are parents coaching their child’s team, anyone can also volunteer to give back to the game and to their community. - Learn more here!
Challenge Playoffs:
All teams will participate in an end of season, single-elimination playoff. Playoff date is 10.29. Each division has multiple brackets. Awards will be given to the first and second place team in each bracket.
Click the links below for tentative schedules
Challenge/Classic Playoffs:
Modified Rules
Grade 5 Boys
Grade 5 Girls
Grade 6 Boys
Grade 6 Girls
Optional In-House Tournament
Teams in Grades 3-6 have the opportunity to participate in an end-of-season in-house tournament for an additional expense.
Fall Classic, November 4-6
Contact:
Please contact Karen Corpe, Program Manager, at [email protected], if you have questions or need additional information.
Register Early! Players are placed onto teams in their town of play and in order of registration date.
Need help registering? Check out our Online Registration Guide.
Click the link for answers to REC Soccer FAQs.