PRE-K PLUS PROGRAM

PRE-K REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FALL 2026 AND FOUND UNDER  2026 FALL RECREATIONAL SOCCER 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

  • SUMMER/WINTER PRE-K SKILLS CLINIC: 
  • Over the summer and winter seasons, 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


SUMMER CLINIC REGISTRATION FALL REGISTRATION

Summer 2026 Pre-K Skills Clinic Season Info

ELIGIBILITY PreK 3 and PreK 4 (Players born Oct. 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2023)
COST $185 + processing fees
LOCATION Hardy Middle School Turf Field
FORMAT 1 hour; 6 sessions
DAYS Choose Saturday or Sunday
TIME 10:00am - 11:00am
SATURDAY SESSION DATES 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 (*no session on 7/4; make-up date on 8/8)
SUNDAY SESSION DATES 6/21, 6/28, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 (*no session on 7/5; make-up date on 8/9)
COST $185 + processing fees
Financial Aid available

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

ELIGIBILITY Pre-K Players born Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 30, 2023
COST $205 Early Bird Registation May 5 -June 30, 2026
$225 Regular Registration July 1 - July 26, 2026
$255 Late Registration beginning July 27, 2026
SESSION DATES September 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7 (*No session on October 10)
KEY DATES June 30 Last day for the Guaranteed Return to Team process (Returning players from Spring 2026 who register before July 1st are guaranteed team placement on the same team from the previous season) and also the last day of the Early Bird discount (fee increases on July 1st).
July 1 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.
July 26 Last day for 'regular' priced registration
July 27 Late fee applies (additional $30)
August 11 Rosters posted
August 21 Game schedules due to be posted
September 19 First session held
November 7 Last session held

Uniforms

All New and Returning Players to the Pre-K Plus Program in the Rec League (fall/spring) must order uniforms for Fall. DC Soccer Club is entering a new uniform cycle with Adidas beginning in the fall season for 2026-2027 and these will be a new design, mandatory uniform purchase at that time.


Uniforms available to purchase beginning July 5, 2026.


Uniform Supplier: PJ’s Soccer/Lacrosse Shop of Bethesda (10438 Auto Park Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817)

All DC Soccer Club members receive a 10% club discount in store for non-uniform and non-sale items.


HOW TO PURCHASE
Uniforms may be purchased in one of two ways for the 2026–2027 season:


Online Ordering (Shipping Only): Families may place orders online through the PJ's Soccer website and have items shipped directly to their home. ONLINE STORE OPENS JULY 5th.

https://dcsoccerrec26-27.itemorder.com


In-Store Purchasing: Beginning July 5, families may visit the PJ's Soccer retail store in Bethesda to purchase uniforms in person.

10438 Auto Park Ave, Bethesda, MD 20817 (New Address)


Important: PJ's Soccer no longer offers online orders with in-store pickup for Rec/Pre-K program uniforms. Orders placed online must be shipped, while families wishing to pick up uniforms immediately should shop directly in the store.


NEW UNIFORMS REQUIRED FOR REC AND PRE-K PLUS
Required to purchase from PJs:

  • Adidas Navy Entrada 26 Graphic Jersey ($25)
  • Adidas Red Entrada 26 Graphic Jersey ($25)
  • Adidas Navy Entrada 26 Shorts ($13.50)
  • Navy Socks - Washington Spirit Partnership( $12)


OTHER EQUIPMENT NEEDED
These items can be purchased anywhere, including PJ’s Soccer Shop.

  • Shinguards, 
  • Soccer shoes


FINANCIAL AID: For players who qualified for uniform assistance within the financial aid (FA) program, additional information will be provided. Questions about FA or FA 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?

All NEW players will be given a size 3 ball at the first session to keep and bring to all sessions.

All RETURNING players from the previous season are expected to bring their ball from the previous season.


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.