West Hills
Junior Soccer Club
Beaverton, OR


Things you may want to know about registration
Soccer Age Groups

Soccer age groups are designated "U" for "Under the age of" on August 1st of the year".

For example, U6 designates players who are 5 years old at the beginning of our fall season. This is the nominal starting age for public Kindergarten. U14 is nominal age for an 8th grader.

Players generally play with their classmates from school. Under extraordinary circumstances and only with club approval, players may be allowed to "play up" or "play down" one year of age.


Back to top Soccer Programs

The West Hills Junior Soccer Club (WHJSC) runs three programs of recreational soccer:

  • U6-14 (Kindergarten through Middle School) Fall recreational soccer
  • U15-19 (High School) Fall, coed, recreational soccer.
  • TOPSOCCER ("The Outreach Program for Soccer") A community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities. Year round.

While not part of our regular program, some of our teams participate in a separate league of spring recreational soccer.

The WHJSC does not currently offer a program of competitive soccer.


Back to top Service Area

Our programs are open to all residents of Oregon.

The normal service area for the WHJSC is the Beaverton School District attendance area for the following public elementary schools:

  • Greenway
  • McKay
  • Montclair
  • Raleigh Hills
  • Raleigh Park

Students at OES, Jesuit and Beaverton high schools and most students at Whitford Middle School are within our service area.


Back to top Proof of Age

Upon request, all players new to WHJSC must provide proof of age for their date of birth. This can be a copy of any legal document including, but not limited to, a birth certificate or passport.


Back to top Late Fees and Refunds

Early registrations are strongly encouraged to assist the efficient formation of teams and the scheduling of practices and games. Returning U7-14 players will be charged a late registration fee after May 31st.

On-time registrations have priority for team assignment and for any special requests.

A refund of membership fees will be provided upon an e-mail request, provided that request is sent before the player’s second scheduled game. Please note that a non-refundable OYSA fee ($9 for U6-U8 and $11 for U9-HS) is charged to every completed registration.


Back to top Girls or Mixed Team

All U6-8 (kindergarten-2nd grade) teams are mixed, with both boys and girls. Their games are played "in-house" against other WHJSC teams. But begininng at U9 (or 3rd grade), WHJSC teams play with teams from other clubs.

Generally those teams are separated by gender. Boys cannot play on girls-only teams. However, girls may continue on to play on "boys" teams. Therefore U9-14 teams are designated either "girls" or "mixed". There are no "boys-only" teams.

Parents of U9 girls should choose between a girls or mixed team for their child. If no request is made, the player will be assigned to a girls team. In making this choice parents should be aware that most "mixed" teams have no girls.


Back to top Uniforms and Equipment

The registration fee does not cover the cost of any equipment.

Every player is required to wear an official club jersey, black knee-high socks and shorts (with no pockets), shinpads and soccer shoes. Soccer shoes do not have a "toe-cleat".

Used equipment may be acquired from a previous club member.

Jerseys come in sizes from Youth Medium to Adult X-Large and in two styles. The orange and white reversible jersey is used for age groups U6-U8. The V-neck (chevron-style) orange and black jersey is used for all other age groups.

New jerseys are available only from Tursi's the Soccer Store, located at 3122 SW 87th Ave (across from the West Slope Post Office), phone 503-297-2241. The reversible jersey for U6-U8 is $18. The chevron-style jersey for U9 and above is $20. Jersey numbers are applied by Tursi’s at no extra cost.

Club members receive a discount at Tursi’s the Soccer Store. Tursi's offers a discounted "kit" or equipment package with shorts, socks, shin guards, balls, and shoes. And a 15% discount is available on all other open stock. Please identify yourself as a member of the WHJSC to receive this discount.

For safety reasons, jewelry of all kinds is prohibited both at practices and at games. (Earrings must be removed while the player is on the field.)

Players U6, U7 and U8 use a size 3 soccer ball. Players U9-U12 use a size 4 ball and players U13 and above use a size 5 ball.


Back to top Team Formation

Under club rules, the registrar and the age group coordinator (AGC) have the responsibility for team formation. Registration date, team size, competitive balance, previous team assignment and special requests are all taken into consideration. Club rules promote fairness to all.

Coaches have no role in and will not be consulted about team assignment.

The teams will not exceed the new maximum sizes which have been adjusted to the "ideal" team size.

Age GroupMaximum Roster Size
U612
U712
U816
U910
U1014
U1114
U1218
U1318
U1418



Back to top Special Circumstances

Players generally play with their classmates from school. Under extraordinary circumstances and only with club approval, players may be allowed to "play up" or "play down" one year of age. An e-mail request to this effect is required from the parent or legal guardian every year.

The WHJSC does not allow players to "double roster" simultaneously on recreational and competitive teams.