What we’re about
This meetup is to help connect guys interested in playing recreational 5-a-side or 6-a-side pickup soccer at Wilson Playfields in Kent, WA. Games are free of cost and are usually played in the evenings. While geared toward guys over 30, all ages and skill levels are welcome. The intent is to organize regular games with an inclusive style of play where everyone has an opportunity to participate, have fun and get some cardio. That means greater emphasis on the "team" aspects of the sport such as passing, and avoiding solo ball hogging dribbles. Ideally, no more than 5 touches or holding on to the ball for longer than 5 seconds. We play without a goalkeeper and all 5 on-field players take turns rotating positions as part of a fluid formation that encourages dynamic movement and change of possession in a quick passing "tiki-taka" system.
Being fairly competitive is fine as long as things don't go beyond arguments and escalate into foul play, bad tackles or fights/violence. This is an informal setup with no definite rules or structure, so please be respectful and understanding.
SCHEDULE
For the summer, games will begin everyday at 7pm @Wilson Playfields in Kent. Pls join the group to receive timely communication. Message beforehand to RSVP, and to be able to locate us on the field. Thanks; see you there!
WHY JOIN?
This is a new group we're building with just 10-15 players who can commit to regular practice games and are willing to stick to a 5v5/6v6 format that avoids overcrowding and ensures a quality experience for all. Once we get those numbers, this will become a private group and new additions will be restricted to ensure existing members get regular game time.
We're not necessarily looking for the best or most skillful players, nor trying to assemble a professional or competitive team; just folks who want to play and let play. So if you enjoy a more tactical medium paced game that prioritizes passing and team involvement with controlled impact/intensity, this is for you. If you're over 30, have lost couple yards of pace and/or had major injuries/surgeries (ACL/MCL reconstructions, Ruptured Achilles, etc), you are an ideal fit. That said, all ages and skill levels are welcome so long as you play selflessly, clean and safe, avoid potentially dangerous contact, and respect your teammates. At the end of the day, we're just hoping to have a good time, get some exercise and improve our game.
While there are several other teams that show up for impromptu games at Wilson Playfields, it's usually unplanned, uncoordinated and extremely crowded often with 30+ players in very close quarters. As you can imagine in this scenario, most people barely get a chance to play, few pro/semi-pro players dominate the game, many prefer excessive dribbling/individual showboating over passing to a teammate, and the risk of injuries are amplified through unnecessary rough play. That's why we're trying to get a smaller, more exclusive group together that understands and appreciates the value of a high quality soccer experience.
COORDINATION
If you have friends or know others who might be interested, you can bring them along but please let us know prior. To help plan and communicate better, we recommend that you join our WhatsApp group linked below as Meetup limits the number of members that can be added.
As a collaborative community, we're happy to incorporate suggestions on the format, schedule, etc. Questions? Just ask. Message privately or via the discussions tab; We always try to respond asap. Cheers!
Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/ISKHCarHuUt2TRKMzRXjxU
