General Information

  • Levels: These correspond to a player's school grade in the Fall of a given year; U7 (“under 7”) is for 1st graders, U8 for 2nd graders, etc. up through U14 or 8th grade.

  • Uniforms: All Hollywood Soccer Club U7 - U14 players are required to play in HWSC's uniform jersey. See below for information about where to find jerseys and other gear.

  • Practice Schedules: Practice schedules are distributed by team coaches 1-2 weeks before the season's first practice is held.

  • Rules of Play: If curious, check out the Rules of Play by age provided by the PYSA.

Engagement

  • HWSC is a community organization built on providing a fun and engaging environment for players.

  • Please also support this environment by maintaining a positive outlook on events in the game and practices. Please let the players play, let the coaches coach, and let the referee do their job.

  • We encourage your involvement in club and your ideas and feedback.

  • If you like to challenge yourself, then get more involved with the team or club:

    • Teams often appreciate snacks after the game so consider volunteering to provide these.

    • The club can always use more coaches, board members, and advocates in the community.

Scholarships!

  • Scholarships are straightforward and available for both Spring and Fall seasons for those with a need. Contact info@hollywoodsoccerclub for more information. We also have cleats (see below) and potentially other equipment.

SPRING

  • The Spring 2022 season consists of 6 games, no practices.

  • The schedule generally runs from April to May and most games are on Saturdays.

FALL

  • Fall registration fees are higher due to the longer season and regular practices.

  • Fall Season generally runs 8 games from the first week of school through the end of October or early November, and most games are on Saturdays.

Uniforms and Equipment

  • All Hollywood Soccer Club U7 - U14 players are required to play in HWSC's uniform jersey.

  • Tursi Soccer, on Portland's East side (inside the Rose City Futsal building) sells jerseys and other uniform components. They offer a 15% discount on HWSC gear.

  • Shin guards are required for all players.

  • It may not be necessary to have long cleat shoes, particularly for the younger ages. Athletic/running shoes or turf shoes can often work as well except in the most water-logged conditions.

  • Please watch for the announcement on the Cleat Exchange. We hold this every year before the season begins. With a large standing stock of soccer shoes your player can donate, exchange, or just find a right-sized set of shoes for the upcoming season.

  • Often the PYSA will offer deals and coupons from athletic supply stores to assist in defraying costs.

Health and Safety

  • PYSA has a ‘no jewelry’ policy for games for safety, and players must remove their earrings and other jewelry before the game starts - no earlobe taping, flat plastic earrings or exceptions are allowed! Even under ideal conditions, pierced ears can take a minimum of 6 weeks to heal completely, and often need more time. Removing earrings from newly pierced ears for the duration of a game can lead to pain when they’re replaced, or even worse, closed holes. To avoid the potential heartbreak, discomfort and expense of dealing with pierced ear complications, we recommend waiting until soccer season ends to get ears pierced. And a group ear piercing expedition could be just the thing for soccer friends to wrap up a season.

  • HWSC has a strict concussion policy in accordance with the PYSA policy. Coaches are responsible for implementing the protocol and this may result in a player not returning to the game. Please be understanding that the coach is compelled to follow the protocol.