JOIN OUR WINTER INDOOR CAPITOL HILL LEAGUE TO PLAY EXCITING INDOOR MATCHES, HAVE FUN, IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS, AND RECEIVE A DC WAY JERSEY!

Welcome to the Winter Indoor Capitol Hill League, a thrilling and engaging experience designed for children from preschool to 7th grade. From January 3rd to February 23rd, we invite your child to join our Futsal league, 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. All players 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 unique opportunity for your child to have fun, play games, make new friends, and learn valuable skills. Join our winter league today and watch as your child's confidence soars while they embrace the joy of soccer!

League SCHEDULE

Dates: January 3 - February 23 (8 weeks)

Time: Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays (all games will be inside)

  • Preschool Girls on Sundays at 9 am or 10 am / St Coletta of Greater Washington

  • Preschool Boys on Sundays at 10 am, 11 am, or 12 pm / St Coletta of Greater Washington

  • K-1st Grade Girls on Sundays at 12 pm or 1 pm / St Coletta of Greater Washington

  • K-1st Grade Boys on Sundays at 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, or 5 pm / St Coletta of Greater Washington

  • 2nd-3rd Grade Girls on Saturdays at 9:30 am, 10.:30 am, or 11:30 am

  • 2nd-3rd Grade Boys on Saturdays at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, or 6:30 pm

*Location and times for 4th grade and up are currently being finalized and will be available soon.

Ages & Game Day Format:

  • Preschool (ages 3-5): playing 3v3 and 4v4 | 8 players max

  • Kindergarten - 1st grade (ages 5-7): Futsal 5v5 | 10 players max

  • 2nd-3rd grade (ages 7-9): Futsal 5v5 | 10 players max

  • 4th-5th grade (ages 9-11): Futsal 5v5 | 10 players max

  • 6th-7th grade (ages 11-13): Futsal 5v5 | 10 players max

Girls can play in Boys Leagues!

Locations:

  • Please note that during the winter league, participants may attend games at various locations.

Price: Individual Spot $235

Rules: The game is 40 minutes long. Teams will do a 10-minute warm-up, 20-minute halves, and 5-minute breaks. Each team will have a 1-minute timeout each half.

Coaches: 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.

What to Bring: indoor shoes, water bottle, shin guards (optional)

*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.

Our youngest preschool players will play small-sided games 3v3 and 4v4. Before their match, we will do a short session working on important soccer skills such as passing, dribbling, balance, concentration, and more. But our older players, kindergarten through 7th grades, will play 5v5 which means playing FUTSAL!

What is Futsal?

It is a small-sided, indoor variation of soccer. Futsal is a form of soccer that is played indoors on a basketball-sized court with a low-bounce ball and is FIFA's official indoor soccer game. This game has no walls in play, which is a fun and proven way to develop skills and techniques. This fast-paced, exciting game is excellent for mastering creative footwork, ball control, touch, speed of play, quick thinking, dribbling, balance, concentration, decision-making, and passing in small spaces. Futsal also helps to build confidence and appreciation for teamwork!

WHY ARE WE OFFERING FUTSAL FOR K-7TH GRADES?

  • Futsal builds players’ confidence which leads to creativity. The game is played with a small number of players which allows more touches on the ball.

  • It teaches a good habit to keep the ball on the ground. Since it is harder to kick the futsal ball in the air, players keep it on the floor.

  • It improves players’ quickness of thought and decision-making. Due to the fast surface of the gym, tight spaces in games, and high-pressure situations, players make better and quicker decisions.

  • Players learn to keep possession. Since there are no walls in futsal, players try to keep possession instead of kicking the ball down the field.

  • It keeps them active. Being in the gym during the winter months allows players to remain interested in soccer and develop a passion for the sport.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to improve your game skills and mental skills further — join our winter league today!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FUTSAL AND INDOOR SOCCER?

The Winter Indoor 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:

  • Team chemistry

  • Space awareness

  • Dribbling and running with the ball

  • Change of direction

  • Passing and teamwork

  • Shooting

  • Creativity and anticipation

  • Defensive skills

  • Shielding

  • 1v1 moves

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We provide the perfect opportunity for children to play indoor soccer matches from January 3rd until February 23rd. Preschool participants play small-sided games 3v3 and 4v4. Kindergarten through 7th grades play Futsal 5v5.

  • Winter Indoor Capitol Hill League is open for boys and girls from preschool to 7th grade.

  • The DC Way coaches are a group of amazing men and women who have obtained a professional license to coach. We are truly proud to say that every member of our staff has exceptional personality traits and coaching skills such as a positive approach to coaching, honesty and fairness with players, a love for the game, a passion for teaching and instructing, and extensive knowledge of games, activities, and skills to develop players.

    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.

    To see staff details, please refer to our meet the team page.

    • Futsal builds players’ confidence which leads to creativity.

    • It teaches a good habit to keep the ball on the ground.

    • It improves players’ quickness of thought and decision-making.

    • Players learn to keep possession.

    • Futsal keeps the children active.

  • Locations:

    *Please note that during the winter league, participants may attend games at various locations.

  • Individual registration is $235.

  • All players should bring indoor shoes, a water bottle, and shin guards (optional).

  • Please click the link below to register for our winter league:

    https://dcway.com/capitol-hill-league-winter-registration

CAPITOL HILL 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!

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.

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