U11-U12 Overview
2026-2027 Season Birthdate Ranges:
- U11 Boys and Girls Birthdate Range: August 1st 2015 to July 31 2016
- U12 Boys and Girls Birthdate Range: August 1st 2014 to July 31 2015
The U11/U12 Program continues to promote the JaHbat philosophy of creating complete soccer players by emphasizing on technical skills while introducing the tactical principles of the game.
- Teams will have a roster size of approximately 16 players.
- Teams will compete against other local clubs in the Chicagoland area.
- Boys teams will compete in either the Northern Illinois Soccer League-NISL or the Young Sportsmen's Soccer League- YSSL
- Girls teams will compete in the Illinois Women's Soccer League-IWSL.
- Outdoor practices and games will be at Evanston Township High School and Robert Crown.
- Includes outdoor fall and spring training and league games, winter training and two tournaments.*Winter indoor league games is optional for an additional fee.
Fall season
Mid August through Mid November
- Three practices per week
- Eight fall league games
- Teams participate in a preseason tournament
Winter season
December through end of February
- One practice per week
- Practice will be held at Evanston Township High School
- Optional winter league games at the Evanston Quad for an additional fee.
Spring Season
Mid March through Mid June
- Three practices per week
- Eight spring league games
- Teams participate in the North Shore Preseason Tournament