CAPITOL HILL LEAGUE

(PRESCHOOL & 4TH GRADE)

JOIN OUR CAPITOL HILL FALL LEAGUE TO play exciting matches, have fun, IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS, AND RECEIVE A DC WAY JERSEY!

Welcome to the Capitol Hill League, a thrilling and engaging experience designed for children from preschool to 4th grade. From September 7th until November 2nd, we invite your child to join us at Brentwood Hamilton Park, where the passion for soccer comes alive.

At our league, we prioritize the essence of fun, friendship, and personal growth. From the moment your child steps onto the field, they'll embark on an exciting journey of games, laughter, and skill development. Our focus is on creating a positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Your child will have the opportunity to expand their social circle, meeting new friends who share a common passion for soccer.

But that's not all – our league is dedicated to helping your child acquire new skills and techniques. From dribbling and passing to shooting and teamwork, our program covers all the fundamental aspects of the beautiful game. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to have fun, play games, make new friends, and learn valuable skills.

Join the Capitol Hill Fall League today and watch as your child's confidence soars while they embrace the joy of soccer!

Teams, Scores & Schedule

Check out the pages below to stay up-to-date with all the action, track your team's progress, and plan for the upcoming matches!

League Information

Dates: September 7 - November 2 (8 weeks)

September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 19, 26; November 2
No games on October 12th!

Time: Saturday mornings (all games will be outside)

Preschool boys and girls at 9 am
K - 1st grade boys and girls at 10 am
2nd-3rd grade boys and girls at 11 am

Ages & Game Day Format:

Preschool (ages 3-5): playing 3v3 | 8 players max
Kindergarten - 1st grade (ages 5-7): playing 4v4 and 5v5 | 10 players max
2nd-3rd grade (ages 7-9): playing 5v5 | 10 players max
3rd-4th grade (ages 9-11): Challenge Level | 14 players max
- The Challenge Level is designed for established teams looking to elevate their game while staying together. This program provides the opportunity for teams to compete in local leagues such as MCL or MSI under the guidance of an experienced DC Way coach. For more information or to register your team, please email us at contact@dcway.com or call (240) 936-7890.

Girls can play in Boys Leagues!

Location: Brentwood Hamilton Park (1300 6th St NE, Washington, DC 20002)

League Options:

Individual Spot: $255 (late fee)
Individual Spot + 1 Weekday Skills Session: $375 (late fee)

1 Weekday Skills Session Options:

Preschool boys: Mon 5 pm at the RFK Fields #3A; Tue 5 pm at the RFK Fields #3A
Preschool girls: Thu 5 pm at the RFK Fields #3A
K - 1st grade boys: Mon 6 pm at the RFK Fields #3A; Tue 6 pm at the RFK Fields #3A; Fri 5 pm at Brentwood H. Park
K - 1st grade girls: Thu 6 pm at the RFK Fields #3A
2nd-3rd grade boys: Tue 7 pm at the RFK Fields #3A; Fri 6 pm at Brentwood H. Park
2nd-3rd grade girls: Thu 7 pm at the RFK Fields #3A

To learn more about the skills session option, please visit our Weekly Skills Clinics page.

*If a team wants to register, please email Coach Denis at denis@dcway.com.

If you have specific questions not addressed on our website, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@dcway.com or call (240) 936-7890.

The Capitol Hill League combines at least 3 of these components:

We offer a different game format for every game day that will teach players technical, tactical, psychological, and mental skills in an entertaining and competitive environment.
We highlight one skill in each game (creativity, decision-making, shooting, dribbling, best touch, teamwork, and many others).
The league has all aspects of the game (with rules, scores, refs, etc).
The league is a good substitute for street soccer. Our players get the opportunity to make all the decisions on their own and are not being coached during the games.

In previous years, many school teams and neighborhood teams competed in our league and we hope to see more sign-ups this year! Each team will need a parent manager for sideline managing. Each game will be refereed by a DC Way coach who will run the game. We will offer one thematic activity before the game or during halftime. Each week, we will focus on a new topic such as:

We have exciting discounts for our amazing players. Signing up for our Capitol Hill League offers a fantastic 30% discount on our Skills Clinics.

At DC Way, we track players’ development in 4 different environments — practices (training), own development (homework), games (all kinds), and street soccer (with no supervision and total freedom). By analyzing each area carefully, we are better able to design a curriculum based on each player’s needs and develop a plan on how to maximize our players’ abilities.

Street soccer has been instrumental in developing world-class players. Nowadays children don't have the ability to play street soccer so we have to bring conditions where they can just play, learn from their own mistakes, and accumulate lots of soccer hours. Therefore, the main philosophy of our league is on enjoyment and freedom of expression with little coach involvement during the crucial moments.

We will focus on small-sided games. These games let children touch more often and make more decisions with the ball never too far away. Here are some statistics on small-sided games:

300% more att. moves in 4v4 than in 8v8
4x more touches in 4v4 than in 11v11
3x more 1v1 situations in 4v4 than in 11v11
Ball in play 26% more in 4v4 than in 11v11
135% more passes in 4v4 than in 8v8
Goal scored every 1.5 minutes in 4v4; 3.6 minutes in 8v8

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Players

As a Player I will:

Ensure that I arrive on time for all games.
Always play by the rules.
Wear the assigned uniform.
Respect referees and the decisions they make.
Understand the rules of the game.
Listen and follow the instructions of the coaching staff.
Respect my teammates and opponents at all times.
Not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct or negative communication with players, coaching staff, or families of the opposing team.
Maintain a positive attitude during all games.
Immediately report any injury to the coaching staff.
Never use vulgar or profane language.
Not engage in negative comments towards players or teams through any social networking sites.

Code of Conduct for Parents & Guardians

As a Parent/Guardian I will:

Read, understand, and adhere to all applicable club policies.
Ensure the player arrives at games on time.
Not pressure my child in any way – I know that this is their game, not mine.
Applaud good plays/performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
Not criticize game referees.
Encourage my child to respect the efforts of their opponents.
Not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct or negative communication with players, coaching staff, or families of the opposing team.
Communicate with respect to scheduling or any logistical concerns with the team manager.
Give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort.
Focus on my child’s and their team’s efforts and performance – not the score.
Learn the rules of the game.
Thank the coaches, officials, and other volunteers who give up their time to conduct the event for my child.

Code of Conduct for Coaches and Managers

As a Coach/Manager I will:

Never place the value of winning before the safety and welfare of all players.
Always show respect for players, other coaches, and game referees.
Lead by example, demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship at all times.
Be a positive role model for players and parents, by consistently acting in a positive, controlled, and mature manner.
Never use abusive or insulting language. I will treat everyone with dignity.
Not tolerate inappropriate behavior, regardless of the situation.
Provide a positive, enjoyable atmosphere for the players and parents.
Maintain the safety and well-being of their players.
Ensure that the competition site is safe at all times.
Be prepared to act quickly and appropriately in case of an emergency.
Encourage parents to support the team with their presence as much as possible.
Provide necessary guidance and equipment at games.
Discipline players in a fair and consistent manner.
Refrain from making negative comments about other coaches, players, parents, and referees.
Ensure that everyone is treated equally, regardless of age, color, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, language, religion, athletic potential, disability, family status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexual orientation.

Program Information

DC Way follows DCPS mask policies. To learn more about DCPS policies, please click here.
In case of bad weather conditions, please click here to follow our updates on program cancellations.

All of the DC Way coaches are certified soccer coaches with extensive experience working with children. Our coaches have all passed mandatory background checks, have at least two years of experience working with children, and have received First Aid training.

Our team is looking forward to providing you and your children with the best soccer experience in all of Capitol Hill! If you have specific questions not addressed on our website, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@dcway.com or call (240) 936-7890.

League Archives

Want to see and learn more about the Capitol Hill League? Please click the button below to check out the games and winners from the previous leagues. Get a look at all the fun we had and the games we played!