Kick it with Us! VYS 50th Anniversary Community Day
Kick it with Us!
Event Information
Join us for an exciting celebration as Vienna Youth Soccer marks its 50th Anniversary! Our Community Day is built on three core pillars:
- Goals for Good (Giving Back): Opportunities for participants to give back to the community
- Team Up for the Community (Collaboration): Showcase and strengthen partnerships with local sponsors
- Home field Advantage (Local Celebration): Engage with the community through soccer-related activities
PARKING
➡️ Oakton High School: 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA 22181
With a large number of people expected, our top priority is ensuring everyone has the best and safest experience possible. We recognize that parking can be stressful, so here's what to expect:
Guidelines and Recommendations:
- Entrance: On September 6th, all field access will be through the main stadium entrance only. For safety and crowd control, the side gate entrance on Sutton Road will remain locked.
- School Parking Lot: All of Oakton High School's parking lots will be open and available to everyone attending. We encourage you to allow extra time to find parking safely due to the number of people attending.
- Street Parking Lot: If you need to use street parking outside the Oakton High School lots, please follow all posted signs and regulations. This is a community day, and it's important we show respect to nearby residents and local community members.
- Safety First: To keep everyone safe and organized, please use the designated crosswalks when parking on nearby streets and enter through the main stadium entrance. This helps ensure safety and enables us to welcome you properly upon arrival.
REGISTRATION
Upon entrance to the event, stop by at the VYS Registration Table to get your wristband and check-in - as well as your event GOAL! Card - and any other directions or information needed!
*Volunteers also need to check-in at VYS Volunteer Tent!
This is a FREE EVENT FOR ALL!
RED WRISTBAND:
Current Vienna Youth Soccer players.
GOLD WRISTBAND:
Current Vienna Youth Soccer parents, coaches, staff, board, referees, sponsors, partners, volunteers, siblings, etc.
BLACK WRISTBAND:
Vienna Youth Soccer players who are registered for: Kick it with Us! 3v3 Tournament and/or GK Wars.
WHITE WRISTBAND:
General / open attendees.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
House League Games
U7 Games
[Turf Field #1]
- Age Groups: U7
- (Boys & Girls)
- Kickoff times:
- 1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 3:30 PM
U8 Games
[Turf Field #3]
- Age Groups: U8
- (Boys & Girls)
- Kickoff times:
- 1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 3:30 PM
- 4:45 PM
- 6:00 PM
Activities for
All-Ages
On-Field Activities
[Stadium Field]
- Juggling competitions
- Soccer tennis
- Target shooting
- Corn Hole challenge
- (by Dick's Sporting Goods)
Fitness & Sports Science
[Stadium Field]
- Vertical jump testing & OVR Testing System
- (by OneLife Fitness)
- Champions Balance, Normatec legs recovery, and Soccer Science Tools
- (by The Jackson Clinics)
Competitive Tournaments
3v3 Soccer Tournament
[Stadium Field]
- Age Groups:
U9-10, U11-12, U13-15 (Boys & Girls)
- Format: 4 groups, 3 games minimum, plus finals
- 10 minute games
- Times: 2:00-3:15, 3:15-4:30, 4:30-5:45
GoalKeeper Wars
[Stadium Field]
- Age Groups: U8-10, U11-12, U13-15 (Boys & Girls)
- Format: Single elimination, 4-minute games with running clock
- Times: 2:00-3:15, 3:15-4:30, 4:30-5:45
Walk For NO ROOM FOR ABUSE - Raising awareness for change
Support referee development while staying active and learning about the VYS initiative: No Room For Abuse
- Walk 1 lap = Receive an event shirt (players/kids)*
- Walk 8 laps = Receive a commemorative hat (parents/adults)*
- Walk 4 laps = Receive GOAL! Card stamp for Raffle (all)
- Walk most laps all day = Win exclusive 'Jr. Spirit Match' Washington Spirit single player experience plus free tickets to the last regular season home game of the season! Special recognition for most laps walked.
- Donate $25 toward NRFA = Receive an exclusive No Room for Abuse hoodie*
- *All giveaways for laps have a limited quantity available!
The No Room for Abuse initiative was launched in the fall of 2023 to bring awareness to the ever-growing verbal and physical abuse referees face across the country. This initiative represents the future of our community. We all play a role in developing future leaders, teachers, doctors, and entrepreneurs, starting with being good role models and
treating others with respect.
Donate to RECYCLE YOUR GAME - Collection Drive to benefit local and international kids
VYS is hosting a sports equipment and uniform collection drive in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field and Pass with Purpose in order to share the game that we love.
We are collecting gently used sporting items and soccer uniforms/kits. Bring in your old cleats, golf balls, frisbees, Vienna uniforms or Non-Vienna uniforms.
These donations benefit the local DMV area as well as abroad. Anyone in the surrounding area is welcome to donate and participate. A Lifetime of Soccer means doing our part to contribute and help all kids and communities have the opportunity to play!
Community Partners
A special thanks to our amazing sponsors and community partners:
- PJ's Sports
- Lex Lianos of Compass
- TechPainting
- Vasseghi Law
- Dick's Sporting Goods
- Garai Orthodontics
- Pure Green Smoothies
- Tyson's Community Alliance
- Ghaffari Orthodontics
- OneLife & Explosive Performance
- Leveling the Playing Field
- The Jackson Clinic
- Pass with Purpose
- Washington Spirit
Visit their booths for tons of giveaways, promotional items, and interactive activities!
Food, Music, Photos, and more!
We look forward to an exciting day of soccer and community fun—let’s make this 50th Anniversary Community Day one to remember!
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out with any questions!
VYS Communications
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