RECREATION - SPRING/SUMMER
The Tonka United Recreation Spring/Summer season provides players, ages PreK - high school, 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. The spring/summer playing season runs for 8-9 weeks in April through June. All teams are coached by parent volunteers. There are no team practices scheduled, just games, but Tonka United offers Tonka Juniors classes and Total Technical skills trainings throughout each game season.
High School Intramural: Looking for a way to stay active, have fun, and keep playing the game you love without the demands of travel soccer? Our 9th/10th and 11th/12th Grade COED Leagues are the perfect opportunity for high school students to enjoy soccer in a casual, fun, and social environment. Think of it as your very own College Intramural Program—right here in your community. Whether you’re teaming up with friends or meeting new people, this league offers:
- Weekly Games: A chance to lace up and play soccer with friends every week
- Stress-Free Fun: No travel, no intense commitments—just show up, play, and have a great time
- Stay Active: Keep moving and stay healthy while enjoying the excitement of soccer
- Social Atmosphere: Play alongside teammates who share your interest in the game in a laid-back, friendly environment.
Grab your friends, bring your energy, and come experience a soccer season that’s all about fun and camaraderie.
| 2025 Key Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| January 17 | Registration Opens |
| April 7 | Registration Deadline |
| April 7 | Uniform Order Deadline |
| April 18 | Rosters & Schedules published |
| April 22 | Rec Volunteer Coaches Meeting |
| April 24 | Virtual Parent Meeting |
| April 28 | Kick-Off Week |
| May 17 | Team Picture Day |
| June 28 | Tonka Blast Jamboree |
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.
PreK*, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade Leagues
Season Summary:
- Location: St. Therese in Deephaven
- Game Format: 4v4 (No Ref at PreK)
- Games: 8 (over 9 weeks)
- Tonka Blast Jamboree on Saturday, June 28th
- Cost: $150 Registration Fee & $100 Volunteer Deposit; $50 Late Registration Fee after April 7, 2025; uniform kit is ordered separate.
Primary Game Days:
PreK Boys - Wednesday 6:30pm
PreK Girls - Wednesday 5:30pm
K Boys - Tuesday 5:30pm
K Girls - Monday 5:30pm
1st Grade Boys - Tuesday 6:30pm
1st Grade Girls - Monday 6:30pm
Secondary Game Day: Due to limited field space, all divisions will be scheduled on a primary day and time. However, as our league continues to grow, divisions exceeding the available field space on their primary day may have games scheduled on Thursdays. The time slot for your division will remain the same.
Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 8 of their games. In the case of cancellations, our make-up play day is Fridays. If games are canceled, we will try to reschedule on Friday of that same week. We cannot guarantee every game can be rescheduled due to cancellations.
2nd - 8th Grade Leagues
Season Summary:
- Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
- Game Format: 7v7 with Refs
- Games: 8 (over 9 weeks)
- Tonka Blast Jamboree on Saturday, June 28th
- Cost: $180 Registration Fee & $100 Volunteer Deposit; $50 Late Registration Fee after April 7, 2025; uniform kit is ordered separate.
Primary Game Days:
2nd Grade Boys - Wednesday 5:15pm
2nd Grade Girls - Thursday 5:15pm
3rd Grade Boys - Wednesday 6:20pm
3rd Grade Girls - Thursday 6:20pm
4th Grade Boys - Wednesday 7:25pm
4th Grade Girls - Thursday 7:25pm
5th/6th Grade Boys - Monday 5:15pm
5th/6th Grade Girls - Monday 6:20pm
7th/8th Grade Boys - Tuesday 5:15pm
7th/8th Grade Girls - Monday 7:25pm
Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 8 of their games. In the case of cancellations, our make-up play days are Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. If games are canceled, we will try to reschedule on Friday or Saturday of that same week. We cannot guarantee every game can be rescheduled due to cancellations.
9th - 12th Grade Leagues
Season Summary:
- Location: Freeman Park in Shorewood
- Game Format: 7v7 with Refs
- Games: 8 (over 9 weeks)
- Tonka Blast Jamboree on Saturday, June 28th
- Cost: $180 Registration Fee & $100 Volunteer Deposit; $50 Late Registration Fee after April 7, 2025;
- Uniform: a team colored t-shirt is provided by Tonka United on the first game night.
Primary Game Days:
9th/10th Grade COED - Tuesday 6:20pm
11th/12th Grade COED - Tuesday 7:25pm
Make-up Games: Our goal is to have every team play all 8 of their games. In the case of cancellations, our make-up play days are Friday evenings or Saturday mornings. If games are canceled, we will try to reschedule on Friday or Saturday of that same week. We cannot guarantee every 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 40 successful years. Over the past few years it has become harder and harder to have enough volunteers to coach, assist with fields, put on the season ending Tonka Blast event, etc. 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 return 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.
Find more information and details on the VOLUNTEERS PAGE of the website.