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Winter 1-Belleville Practice-n-Play League
Winter 1 Practice-n-Play Indoor League
Practice-n-Play is an indoor instructional league for players looking to be a part of a team, learn new skills and play with friends. Sign up individually or with friends and we will place them on a team together. Players will practice once a week and play games on the weekend. All practices and games will be coached by our Elite FT Coaches.
Info:
- Kindergarten through 8th Grade
- Boys & girls, no experience necessary
- 6 Week Indoor League
- Weeks of November 3 - December 20
- Off Thanksgiving Week-November 24-29
- 12 sessions (6 practices plus 6 games)
- All age groups will meet 2 times per week - One practice plus one game
- List 2-3 players you would like to play with
- We provide experienced coaches educated through "The Elite Way!"
- We provide each player with a team shirt
Location:
- Practices and games @ SWIC Intramural (Blue Storm Building)-2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221
Practice Times:
- Kindergarten-Monday or Wednesday - 5:30-6:25pm
- 1st Grade-Monday-6:30-7:25pm or Wednesday-5:30-6:25pm
- 2nd Grade-Monday-6:30-7:25pm or Thursday-5:30-6:25pm
- 3rd/4th- Wednesday or Thursday- 6:30-7:25pm
- 5th/6th; 7th/8th- Wednesday or Thursday- 6:30-7:25pm
Age groups may be combined for games due to number of signups
Game Times
- You have one game every Saturday beginning November 8 -December 20 (OFF November 29 for Thanksgiving)
- Game times are listed below.
- 3rd/4th grade is the only age group that was separated by team. See link below for game times. All other age groups the coaches will split the teams up on site and adjust teams as necessary for appropriate competition.
- Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 5th-8th grades will attend the same game time EVERY week.
- Kindergarten - 8:30am
- 1st Grade - 9:30am
- 2nd Grade - 10:30am
- 3rd/4th Grade - 11:30am OR 12:30pm - Click HERE for Game Schedule
- 5th/6th & 7th/8th Grade - 1:30pm
- Games will be manufactured so that they are appropriate for competition. This means that players may change from team-to-team midgame, in order to keep all games competitive
Price:
1 practice & 1 game per week-$168
6 Saturday games only-$102
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20
Payment plan: Two payments; 1st payment due at checkout; 2nd payment due November 24, 2025
The Metro East’s first spring recreational soccer league where players of all levels—beginners to future stars—come together for fun, growth, and quality training from experienced coaches. Whether your child is kicking the ball for the first time or looking for more structured games and training, this league is the perfect place to learn, play, and love the game! Info: PreK-4th Grade; Boys & Girls; no experience necessary 5 Week Outdoor League Sundays March 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26 (OFF April 5 for Easter) PreK–1st Grade: 15 minutes of skills + a game consisting of two 15-minute halves 2nd–4th Grade: 20 minutes of skills + a game consisting of two 25-minute halves Divisions for boys and girls (may be combined if needed) List 2-3 friends you would like to play with Group Discount-register with 6 or more players and save 20% each and be on the same team! Contact info@eliteft.com for coupon code prior to registering A focus on teamwork, fun, and skill development in an encouraging environment We provide experienced coaches educated through "The Elite Way!" We provide each player with a team jersey Participant Perk: add one practice per week at Elite FT classes in Glen Carbon or O'Fallon and take 10% off your purchase by using coupon code: metroeastleague at checkout! Click HERE for class options. Location: Collinsville Area Soccer Association Fields (CASA) - 960 McDonough Lake Rd, Collinsville IL 62234 Times: Program times will be between 12:30-5:00pm and will be announced after registration ends, the week of March 15. Younger ages will play earlier and we will progress through all age groups. Price: $99/player; payment plan available Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026
School's Out FUN Camp When "School's Out, FUN Camp" is IN! The Sports Academy in Glen Carbon
Come join us for our 17th Annual Elite FT Holiday Camp! This camp can be described in two words: FUN SOCCER! Players spend enough time throughout the year being serious. Our Holiday Camp is the area's most popular camp for a single reason... we have fun ALL DAY LONG! What: 17th Annual Holiday Camp Who: Grades K-8; Goalkeeper Option Grades 3-8 Dates: December 26, 29 & 30 Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm *$10/camp per child or $5/day per child early drop off AND/OR late pick-up, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM; 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Where: The Sports Academy (101 The Game Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034) Camp Options: 1, 2, or all 3 days Price: $95-$185 Registration Deadline is Friday, December 12-late registrations will not receive a 2025 camp shirt We will send notification when shirts are in if you would like to pick them up early to put under the tree. If you do not pick your shirt up early, you can pick them up on your first day of camp. Campers should wear their camp shirts on Day 1 and Day 3. On Day 2, campers should wear their ‘Favorite Soccer Shirt'. Some of the fun activities include: EFT Olympics with Gold Medal Ceremony Bosco's Birthday Party The ever-so-popular game "TAKE A HIKE!" North Pole visit including gift exchange GOALKEEPERS Goalkeeper Games will be a part of Holiday Camp again this year. EFT Goalkeeper Academy coaches will work exclusively with the keepers in the mornings for technical training. In the afternoon, they will join the field players for live action. Example of daily timeline of activities: 9:00-9:45am - Fun Group Warmup/Game 9:45-11:15am - Small group stations *10:30-10:45am - Snack break 11:15am-12:00pm - Scrimmage 12:00-12:30pm - Lunch 12:30-1:00pm - Fun Lunch Games 1:00-1:45pm - Fun Group Warmup 1:45-3:15pm - Small group stations *2:30-2:45pm - Snack break 3:15pm-4:00pm - Scrimmage Additional Notes: Lunch will be provided to campers each day. However, please send plenty of snacks and drinks with your child. It’s better for them to come home with extra than to run out. Snacks and drinks can be purchased from The Sports Academy concession stand. As a reminder, if you are sending your kiddos with money, please have a conversation with them about keeping their money safe. All campers will need to keep their money in their bags unless they are actively using it. On day 3 of camp, stations are shortened and scrimmages end by 3:15pm in order to prepare for the grand finale of camp, which consists of our visitor from the North Pole, Gift Exchange and Annual Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony. In order for your child to take part in the gift exchange, we ask for you to send in a wrapped gift that costs $5 but no more than $10 (no gift cards please) and is gender neutral.
