RECREATION - WINTER

2026 RECREATION LEAGUE - WINTER SEASON:

The Tonka United Winter Recreation League provides players, ages PreK - 5th Grade the opportunity to develop life skills and physical skills in a game-based, less competitive atmosphere. The focus is on fun, participation, inclusion, and building community. Leagues are formed based on grade in school and gender. All teams are coached by Parent Volunteers. Financial Aid is available by request, during the registration process.

NEW THIS YEAR:

  • Home & Away Uniform Tops included in registration
  • No longer using the uniforms from the Spring 2023 to Fall 2025 seasons
  • All Players asked to wear adidas Black Shorts & Socks
  • Purchased at any local sporting goods store or online
  • Pre-K is now 3v3 (max 6 on roster)
  • 20 minute pre-game skills training before games, coached by Parent Volunteers. (Total 65-min slot with 45-min games)
  • Competitive Coaches onsite each week to work with Coaches & Players
  • $100 Volunteer Deposit added to Registration
  • Coach a team or sign up for a Volunteer Shift via SignUpGenius to get your deposit returned
  • Supplemental 60 minute trainings for all ages with Tonka Juniors (3-7) and Total Technical (U8 to U15)
  • The best combo is Winter Tonka Juniors + Winter Rec Soccer. Use code WTJ2526 to receive $30 off your Winter Tonka Juniors Registration
  • 2nd/3rd Grade and 4th/5th Grade Leagues are 5v5 (5v5 goals with goalies)


VERY LIMITED SPOTS:

  • Pre-K Boys - Max 6 teams / 36 players
  • Pre-K Girls - Max 6 teams / 36 players
  • K Boys - Max 12 teams / 96 players
  • K Girls - Max 12 teams / 96 players
  • 1st Grade Boys - Max 6 teams / 48 players
  • 1st Grade Girls - Max 6 teams / 48 players
  • 2nd/3rd Grade Boys - Max 4 teams / 40 players
  • 2nd/3rd Grade Girls - Max 4 teams / 40 players
  • 4th/5th Grade Boys - Max 4 teams / 40 players
  • 4th/5th Grade Girls - Max 4 teams / 40 players


Grab your friends, bring your energy, and come experience a soccer season that’s all about fun and community.

Register by Dec. 20

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Waitlist Registration Now Open

Key Dates Description
Sept 19 Registration Opens
Dec 20 Registration Deadline (WAITLIST STILL OPEN)
Dec 20 Guaranteed Uniform by 1st Game Deadline
Dec 28 Rosters & Schedules Published
Dec 29 Mandatory Rec Volunteer Coaches Meeting (Zoom 7-8 PM)
Dec 29 $50 Late Fee on Registrations Apply
Dec 30 Mandatory Rec Parent Meeting (Zoom 7-8 PM)
Jan 10 First Day of Season
Jan 17 $50 Late Fee Waitlist Registration Closes
Feb 14 Final Day of Season

Players should register for their FALL 2025 grade in school. If your player's PlayMetrics account is showing an incorrect grade, please contact Rec Director, Sean Downey, to adjust your account, BEFORE REGISTERING.

  • PreK 3v3 Leagues

    Season Summary:

    • PreK
    • Location: MHS Tonka Dome
    • Game Format: 3v3 (No Ref at PreK)
    • Games: 6
    • Cost: $190 + $100 Refundable Volunteer Deposit
    • Uniform: Home & Away Uniform Tops included in registration (players should wear adidas Black Shorts & Socks)
    • $50 Late Registration Fee after December 29th, 2025

    Saturday Game Days:

    PreK Boys - Training: 8:25 AM | Kickoff: 8:45 AM | Finished: 9:30 AM

    PreK Girls - Training: 8:25 AM | Kickoff: 8:45 AM | Finished: 9:30 AM


    All players should be on the fields at the listed arrival time, for a warm-up training session with their Coach and Team.


    Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 6 of their games. We cannot guarantee any game can be rescheduled due to cancellations.

  • K to 1st Grade 4v4 Leagues

    Season Summary:

    • K & 1st Grade
    • Location: MHS Tonka Dome
    • Game Format: 4v4
    • Games: 6
    • Cost: $190 + $100 Refundable Volunteer Deposit
    • Uniform: Home & Away Uniform Tops included in registration (players should wear adidas Black Shorts & Socks)
    • $50 Late Registration Fee after December 29th, 2025

    Saturday Game Days:

    K Boys - Training: 9:40 AM | Kickoff: 10:00 AM | Finished: 10:45 AM

    K Girls - Training: 10:55  AM | Kickoff: 11:15 AM | Finished: 12:00 PM

    1st Grade Boys - Training: 12:10 PM | Kickoff: 12:30 PM | Finished: 1:15 PM

    1st Grade Girls - Training: 12:10 PM | Kickoff: 12:30 PM | Finished: 1:15 PM


    All players should be on the fields at the listed arrival time, for a warm-up training session with their Coach and Team.


    Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 6 of their games. We cannot guarantee any game can be rescheduled due to cancellations.

  • 2nd Grade to 5th Grade 5v5 Leagues

    Season Summary:

    • 2nd Grade through 5th Grade
    • Location: MHS Tonka Dome
    • Game Format: 5v5
    • Games: 6
    • Cost: $190 + $100 Refundable Volunteer Deposit
    • Uniform: Home & Away Uniform Tops included in registration (players should wear adidas Black Shorts & Socks)
    • $50 Late Registration Fee after December 29th, 2025

    Saturday Game Days:

    2nd/3rd Grade Boys - Training: 10:55  AM | Kickoff: 11:15 AM | Finished: 12:00 PM

    2nd/3rd Grade Girls - Training: 12:10 PM | Kickoff: 12:30 PM | Finished: 1:15 PM

    4th/5th Grade Boys - Training: 8:25 AM | Kickoff: 8:45 AM | Finished: 9:30 AM

    4th/5th Grade Girls - Training: 9:40 AM | Kickoff: 10:00 AM | Finished: 10:45 AM


    All players should be on the fields at the listed arrival time, for a warm-up training session with their Coach and Team.


    Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 6 of their games. We cannot guarantee any game can be rescheduled due to cancellations.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT FOR REC PROGRAM


The Tonka United Recreation Program is a volunteer based program and has been for over 45 successful years. Over the past few years, as our league grows, it has become harder and harder to have enough volunteers to coach, assist with fields, and put on our Special Events. After many years of not requiring families to volunteer & surveying other community sports programs, Tonka United has decided to implement a volunteer requirement. A volunteer deposit will be collected at the time of registration. We have many volunteer opportunities across the season to choose from which will allow for a refund of your deposit once your family volunteer obligation is fulfilled. We understand families are busy so this is also seen as the ability to opt out of volunteer hours; the deposit is simply not refunded. Your volunteer time is not only needed, it is a way for you to connect with your child, their friends, and the community.


You can Sign Up for Winter 2025 Volunteer Shifts SOON.


 Get involved. Make a difference. Find connection.

NEW UNIFORM PROCESS WINTER 2026

  • Home & Away Uniform Tops are included in league registration
  • No longer using the uniforms from the Spring 2023 to Fall 2025 seasons
  • All Players asked to wear adidas Black Shorts & Socks
  •  adidas Black Shorts & Socks can be purchased at any local sporting goods store or online
  • Silver Jersey as HOME team
  • Navy Jersey as HOME team
  • All uniforms are ordered online 
  • Jersey # will be auto-generated

Team Formation

Players should register for their current grade in school. If your player's PlayMetrics account is showing an incorrect grade, please contact Rec Director, Sean Downey, to adjust your account, BEFORE REGISTERING.


During the registration process, you are given the chance to designate one friend with whom your child would like to play. During team formation, we will honor only one mutual friend request. HS teams are the exception, where we will honor groups form and register individually.


PreK to 8th Grade this means that the friend must request your child as well in order for that request to be honored. For example, Sarah requests to be placed on a team with Anne, and Anne requests to be placed on a team with Sarah.


Beyond the friend request, we will also try to place players on a team with at least some players from their school or neighborhood. However, registration numbers and the number of players from each school dictate final team formation. 


Friend Request are not guaranteed and may not be honored after the registration deadline.

Parent Coaches

Volunteer parent coaches are vital to the success of our Recreation Program! You can register to volunteer at the same time you register your player for the season. No experience is required.

  • Virtual coaches clinic
  • A Coach T-shirt
  • Coaching equipment provided 
  • Volunteer hours completed (Volunteer Deposit refunded in February)

All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must complete a background check, concussion training, and abuse prevention training through Trusted Coaches (online platform).


Any questions regarding coaching? Contact Recreation Director, Sean Downey - sdowney@tonkaunited.org

Equipment & Safety

  • No jewelery allowed - all earrings, bracelets, necklaces MUST BE REMOVED prior to players participating in all games; players who do not remove jewelery will not be allowed to play 
  • Uniforms required
  • Shin guards required
  • Soccer cleats recommended, tennis shoes allowed
  • Soccer ball sizes: 

     > Size 3: PreK - 1st Grade

     > Size 4: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade

     > Size 5: 5th grade - High School

Volunteer Requirement

A $100 volunteer deposit is charged to the family account at the time of seasonal registration.

  • All Coaches must participate and attend at least 50% of season to full-fill volunteer requirement
  • Other than coaching, most volunteer shifts within the club are about 2-3 hours; sign-ups via SignUp Genius.
  • Only one shift per family is required.
  • After fulfillment of volunteer obligation, the $100 will be refunded back to the credit card charged at registration.
  • Refunds will be processed by the end of the month of service (Coaches refunds are processed at the end of the season).

Rec Volunteer Requirement Details