PRE-K PLUS PROGRAM

PRE-K REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND FOUND UNDER  2026 SPRING REC LEAGUE REGISTRATION   -- CHOOSE  COED PRE-K PLUS  (for eligible ages).

Pre-K Plus combines the popular aspects of our Rec League soccer with added coach education to enhance the experience for both players and volunteer coaches. It is part of our Recreational League registration, but has special programming to engage and develop Pre-K players just beginning their soccer journey.


Pre-K Plus is designed to teach players the fundamentals of soccer while introducing them to team play. Overseen by professional staff to mentor volunteer coaches, the first part of each session includes a series of fun, age-appropriate activities to introduce foundational technical skills through imaginative play while developing motor skills. The second part of each session plays scheduled games against other teams to acclimate the young players to teamwork and the game setting. The program has dual goals: (1) develop players as soccer players and team members and (2) develop the volunteer coaches. By the end of the season, players are more confident with a ball and in a team setting, while volunteer coaches have learned the tools to continue developing along their coaching journey.


  • ELIGIBILITY: PreK ( see specific age range in Season Info below)


  • FALL/SPRING PROGRAM DETAILS AND COST: 
  • 7 sessions, 1 hour on Saturdays (session includes practice and game)
  • Register for Pre-K Plus Package in Rec League Registration. Please coordinate with families of friend requests (team placement) before registering as players may also be eligible and register for K grade in our Rec League.
  • Team placement; Returning players may request to return to teams during registration by set deadline
  • Program held at three locations and teams are assigned to one location for the duration of the program
  • Uniforms required
  • Read more in FAQs
  • $225 + processing fees (regular registration fee)
  • Early Bird Discount = -$20 off registration fee
  • Late Fee = +$30 applied to registration fee
  • Financial Aid available to apply

  • WINTER PRE-K SKILLS CLINIC: 
  • Over the winter season, we offer a Pre-K Skills Clinic that focuses on  individual skills development through age-appropriate activities and imaginative games, ending each session with small-sided scrimmages
  • 6 sessions, 1 hour
  • Coached by professional staff
  • Uniforms are not required for the skills clinic
  • $185 + processing fees


REGISTER - Winter Skills Clinic REGISTER - Spring Program

Winter 2026 Season Pre-K Skills Clinic Info

ELIGIBILITY Pre-K Players born Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021
COST $165 + processing fees
FORMAT 6 Sessions; 45-min each
DATES Saturdays 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 (no session 2/14; no make-ups)
TIME 9:30am-10:15am
LOCATION Palisades Rec Center - INDOOR GYM
Winter Clinic Registration

Spring 2026 Season Pre-K Plus Program Info and Key Dates

ELIGIBILITY Pre-K Players born Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021
COST $205 Early Bird Registation through February 1
$225 Regular Registration February 2 - March 9
$255 Late Registration beginning March 10
SESSION DATES Session dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13; (No session on 5/23)
KEY DATES February 1 Last day for the Guaranteed Return to Team process ( Returning players who register before February 3rd are guaranteed placement on their Fall 2025 team. First come, first served for returning players seeking a spot on their fall team.); Last day of early bird registration
February 2 Beginning this day, any registered player is eligible for any open spot on a team. ** Player's requests will be rostered based on registration date.
March 9 Last day for 'regular' priced registration
March 10 Team Formation Deadline: No new teams may be created after this point. This deadline may be earlier at the discretion of the AGC; Late Fee now applies (additional $30)
April 6 Game schedules due to be posted
April 25 First session held
June 13 Last session held
Spring Program Registration

Uniforms

All New Players to the Pre-K Plus Program in the Rec League must order uniforms for Spring (see info below). For returning players considering upgrading to a new uniform this spring, please be aware we will enter a new uniform cycle beginning in the fall season for 2026-2027 and these will be a new design, mandatory uniform purchase at that time. The new uniform information will be updated for fall registration beginning in June.


ORDER ONLINE: As part of the recreational program, Pre-K Plus players must have have both Adidas NAVY and RED jerseys (home and away). New players to the program must purchase uniforms from our partner, PJ's Soccer Shop of Bethesda: https://dcsoccerrec23-24.itemorder.com/shop/home/


*All DC Soccer Club members receive a 10% club discount at PJ's Soccer Shop in store for non-uniform and non-sale items. 


OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Shinguards, soccer shoes, shorts and soccer socks are also required, but can be purchased anywhere. However, PJ’s Soccer Shop has all of these items available and affordably priced—black Adidas shorts and navy Adidas socks can be purchased via the online store or in store.


SHIPPING/PICK UP: Uniforms must be ordered online, but can be  shipped to home ($10 fee) or picked up in the store (free) during check out. If you choose to pick up in store, you will receive an email when your purchase is ready and make sure to bring the email confirmation/receipt of your order.


FINANCIAL AID:   For players that qualify for financial aid and who need a new jersey, make sure to select YES during registration when asked "Does this player need to order a uniform." Information will then be sent to your email to order and pick up. Questions for financial aid/uniforms may be directed to Jennifer Werth: jenniferwerth@dcsoccerclub.org.

FAQs

How does Pre-K Plus differ from Tots if both programs are for 3-4 year olds?

Tots are coached by professional staff and focus developing foundational skills through creative activities throughout each session. Pre-K Plus is part of our Recreational program that also includes a team format with games. While the program is led by professional staff, each team has an assigned volunteer coach that first works with their team in building foundational skills through creative activities for part of the session, then guides them in scheduled games against other teams for the second part of the session.


Are teams coed at this age? Can I place my player with friends?

Yes, teams are coed and you can request to be placed on teams with friends or with a specific volunteer coach during registration. However, there is a deadline for these registration requests each season. Please see key dates above specific to the season.


Are there practices during the week or just games on Saturdays?

Sessions are only on Saturdays and each session is broken in to a practice format for fun skill development and game format.


Do we bring a ball?

Each player is given a size 3 ball at the first session to keep and bring to all sessions.


How many players are on a team and what is the game format?

Each team will have 6-8 players on the roster and play 4v4 games. The field size and rules are modified for this age group, and is an introduction to game play.


Can I bring snacks for the team after games? 

Some teams organize a snack schedule. Please talk to your team's coach.