Parkland Area Soccer Club

In-House FAQs

What are the age groups and how long are the games for the In-House Programs?

Micro Soccer (U5) - Practices and games will be done together
Kinder Soccer (U6) - Practices and games will be done together
Developmental (U7-U8) - 40 minute game broken into (4) 10 minute quarters

What leagues do the In-House teams participate in during the season?
MicroSoccer, KinderSoccer and our Developmental teams play against each other in our In-House League.

How much travel is involved in the In-House and Recreational programs?
MicroSoccer, KinderSoccer and Developmental play on local fields throughout the area.

Are there any other costs for the In-House programs?
No, although parents take turns providing snacks and drinks for participants in the younger age groups.

When am I notified that my child is on an In-House team?
Fall Season Coaches will notify participants on their team in the August time frame. Spring Season Coaches will notify participants on their team in the March time frame.

Who can I contact with more questions about In-House soccer?
Any questions can be directed to the In-House Coordinator at, InHouse@ParklandSoccer.org.

General FAQs

How many participants/coaches are in the Parkland Area Soccer Club?
We have over 2,400 participants go through our program each year. Each soccer season, Fall and Spring, we have over 1,000 participants per soccer season with over 150 coaches registered each season.

Are there boundaries we must live in to play with your club?
No, though most participants live within the Parkland School District and surrounding areas; we also have members from Northwestern, Bethlehem, Catasaqua, Lower Macungie and Salisbury areas.

What equipment does my child need?
All participants MUST have shin guards. Shin guards MUST be worn underneath their soccer socks. Soccer cleats should be worn for the older age groups U7 and above. A properly sized ball for their age group and a water bottle should be brought to practices and games. No jewelry is permitted to be worn during practices or games. In-House and Recreational jersey’s are provided; while travel teams purchase their uniforms.

What size soccer ball is needed?
A properly sized ball is based on age group.

   MicroSoccer - U8 Size #3 Ball
   U9 - U12              Size #4 Ball
   U13 or older       Size #5 Ball

What determines the age group a player is placed in?
The age group is determined by the player’s birth date.   The birth date ranges for each age group are defined by the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA), and are also followed by the different leagues in which PASC teams play.

Where are the practice/game fields?
We have practice/game fields from the northern part of the Parkland Area to the southern part. Click on "Fields" on the "Site Contents" for specific field information.

When does the season start and end?
Fall season games start around the week after Labor Day and end around Thanksgiving (middle to end of November). Spring season usually begins the first week in April and goes through the 2^nd week in June.

The start of practices will depend upon the season. Spring practice usually begins later than fall practice. We encourage coaches to schedule practices at least a week or two before the first game.

When do the teams practice?
Coaches usually schedule the practices to fit their work schedules. One or two practices a week, in the early evening are the normal schedules for U7 and older (In-House, Recreational, and Travel). MicroSoccer and KinderSoccer programs are have practice and games combined on Sunday afternoons.