What we’re about
Pasadena Women’s or Non Binary Beginning Intermediate pick up soccer meets weekends to play a really chill game of very slow non-aggressive soccer.
Our primary goal is to provide a safe place for beginners and people returning to the sport from a long hiatus or injury. This group serves women and non-binary people who want to learn to play excruciatingly slow, non-competitive, friendly soccer. We have players of all ages, (you must be 18+ plus to join). You don’t have to be a good runner, very skilled, or in great athletic shape. This is a group that stresses learning through playing and making lots and lots of mistakes. If you have never played soccer and find yourself late in life curious about it then- This is your group! If you have an inner Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Tobin Heath that’s needs to be explored. Then- this is also your group!
This group is low commitment week-to-week sign up. You do not have to sign up for every week to be a member.
How do you join this amazing group?
1. Go to Meet Up. Download the app
2. Create a profile
3. Add a profile pic with your face in it so we will know who you are. (Don’t use you’re cat. Your cat isn’t gonna play soccer for you).
4. Ask to join the Group.
5. Sign up for a game.
6. Venmo $5 dollar group fees. (Covers the cost of things like ice packs, Advil, goals, soccer balls, pinnies, a permit etc)
The GAME
We meet each weekend for a two hour action packed soccer extravaganza. At the beginning of each meet up we take attendance and divide into teams 5v5, 6v6, or 7v7. Once teams are divided people who show up late will not be allowed to play, (we highly advise you show up fifteen minutes early to stretch and put on cleats, shin guards, socks etc...). The games run for 25-30 mins with short water breaks.
The game will include corner kicks, throw ins, and goal kicks. There is no offsides or goalies. If you do not know what a corner kick or a throw in is don’t worry about it. We will break these concepts down before the start of the games.
The RULES
1. Be on Time
2. No apologies. (Female soccer players tend to over apologize when they make mistakes on the field. It can be a real “sorry fest,” so no apologies)
3. Pass to beginners!!!
4. No dive tackling
5. We play Positions, defense, midfield, wingers, center-mid, forwards. - (If you do not know how to play a position this will be explained prior to the game).
6. No ball hogging.
7. No contact
8. Don’t push beginners off the ball. Give beginners time to make decisions with the ball.
9. Don’t try to over coach beginners it’s better to let them learn from mistakes.
10. We rotate positions so you will experience playing defense, midfield, and forward all in one day. #lifeskillz
Anyway, if this sounds good. We are looking for a few good women. Be sure to sign up and I’ll see you on the pitch.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring Water
Tuft shoes, cleats, gym shoes - If you don't have cleats or turf shoes gym shoes are fine.
Shin guards are highly recommended.
A ball, (if you have one)
Snacks
Icy/hot or Advil if you're that type of person.
(I will have a first aid kit with those amenities on site)
Where to Park?
McDonald Park has plenty of street parking available.
There is also park fountains and restrooms on site.