Game On! Fall Soccer Fun at Jacksonville’s JCA

By: Rachel Shyken

For 8 weeks every fall, the Jacksonville community plays JCA soccer! The JCA is Jacksonville’s Jewish Community Alliance and their leagues are open to both members and non-members.

Practices are generally an hour before the games, which are on Sundays. Perfect for Sabbath observance! Leagues are for ages 3 and up and the kids are divided into age ranges for teams. JCA sports are competitive-lite.

Everyone gets a trophy, but the kids really compete to win! The coaches push the players to learn and grow in their skills every week and it’s a lot of fun!

The referees even help teaching proper techniques!

JCA has leagues throughout the school year – next up is flag football and basketball.