Free Pickup Soccer
Drop-in open play for everyone in Hampton Roads — kids, teens, parents, and adults. Kids always play free — no fees, no tryouts, no barriers. Adults 18+ jump in for $5, and every dollar goes right back to the kids.
Adults: Pay Your $5 →Every Tuesday and Thursday
Led by trusted local coaches and high school volunteers, all vetted by For the Players. We bring together coaches and student-athletes from across the community to support our mission.
Pickup Schedule — July 2026
Heads up: Bring old cleats to any pickup session to donate to Cleats for Kids.
1441 Stephens Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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What to expect: everyone plays together — kids, teens, and adults. Grab a pinnie, join a team, and rotate on and off the field, pickup-style. When numbers and ages call for it, our coaches break players into appropriate groups to keep games fun, fair, and safe. A friendly, all-ages game and a positive place to learn and have fun. It’s come-and-go, so parents are responsible for their own players (under 10, a parent stays). No cleats? Borrow our loaners — just bring your own socks.
Adults 18+: kids always play free — grown-ups who play chip in $5, and every dollar goes back into free soccer for the kids. Pay your $5 here or scan the QR code at the sign-in table.
Plus extra dates! Beyond our regular Tuesday and Thursday sessions, we add more pickup dates all the time.
Community support keeps it free. We’re able to offer free pickup because of donations from people like you — your support covers coaching costs, equipment such as the soccer balls we bring, cones we lay out, corner flags, pinnies, pop up soccer goals, field/grass maintenance, and program costs to make it all happen so every kid can play, no fees, ever.
DonateHow pickup works
New to For the Players pickup? Here’s how a session goes, from sign-up to your first touch.
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Sign the waiver
Every player needs a signed waiver on file before they step on the pitch. It only takes about a minute, and it’s right here on this page.
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Read the rules & expectations
Take a quick look at what you’re agreeing to — it’s how we keep pickup fun, safe, and welcoming for all ages and skill levels.
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Have a question? Email us
Not sure about something before you come out? We’re glad to help — reach us at info@fortheplayersfoundation.net.
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Check in when you arrive
Say hi to one of our coaches when you get to the field so we know you’re here and your waiver is on file. Playing and 18+? Your $5 goes right back to the kids — pay ahead here or scan the QR code at the sign-in table. If you marked “no” for photo consent on the waiver, your player will get a yellow wristband — that’s how our coaches, volunteers, and photographers know to keep them out of any photos and videos.
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Play!
Find a game and ball out. Kids play free, no tryouts — just the beautiful game.
A note for parents
- Players 10 and under need a parent or guardian to stay on-site.
- If your player is older than 10 but you have any concerns about their behavior, comfort, or needs, please stay on-site too.
- Otherwise, parents of older players are welcome to stay or drop off — it’s your call.
Please remember: this is open pickup soccer — not a camp or childcare. Our coaches and volunteers run the games and keep things positive, but they aren’t able to supervise or care for individual children. You know your child best, so please use your judgment about whether they’re ready to play on their own.
Sign the Waiver Before You Play
One quick form per player — kids and adults alike. Check in with a coach when you arrive so we know your waiver is on file. If you mark “no” for photo consent, your player will wear a yellow wristband at the field so our whole team knows to keep them out of photos and videos.
P.S. — free snow cones at every pickup! Sign the waiver, then scroll down for the sweet details 🍧🍧
What you’re agreeing to
Voluntary participation & assumption of risk. Soccer and open play involve inherent risks, including injury. Participation is voluntary, and I knowingly accept these risks for myself and/or my child.
This is a drop-in program — not childcare. Pickup is come-and-go. For the Players and the host school do not provide childcare or continuous supervision — parents are responsible for their child’s supervision, safety, and conduct. For kids under 10, a parent or guardian stays on-site.
Conduct. I am responsible for any injury to others or damage to property caused by me and/or my child during the program.
Health. I and/or my child are healthy enough to play, and I’ve shared any medical conditions or allergies coaches should know about.
Emergency care. If I or my child need care and no emergency contact can be reached, I authorize For the Players staff to seek emergency medical attention; I am responsible for resulting costs.
Code of conduct. Friendly, all-ages, positive play. No slide tackling. I and/or my child will respect coaches, other players, and the field.
Safe, age-appropriate play. Players of all ages take part together, and coaches may group players by age, size, or skill when needed to keep games safe and fair.
Fill out the form below to sign & complete your waiver
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Snow Cones Are Here at Pickup!
It’s HOT out there — so we’re bringing the chill. Free snow cones for every player, made fresh right at the field. No price tag, no exceptions. Play hard, cool off, repeat. ☀️
See the cost & pitch in ↓ Players never pay 💛 — but every night of snow cones costs us real money: syrup, ice, cups & spoon-straws, all bought fresh. We covered the first night; keeping it going is up to our community. See exactly what it costs and chip in what you can.
What Keeps The Snow Cones Coming
Snow cones stay free for every player — but the supplies aren’t free for us. Here’s exactly what one restock costs — enough to keep cones coming about 4 pickup nights, down to the penny.
What a Restock Costs
🍧 Keeps cones coming ~4 pickup nights · real receipt, no markup
One restock keeps cones coming about 4 pickup nights — roughly $21 a night.
No one covers a night alone — it’s all of us, a few dollars at a time. Here’s what a gift does:
One restock runs about $84 and keeps cones coming ~4 pickup nights — and it all comes from small gifts like these adding up. Chip in whatever feels good; together we’ve got it. 💛
Chip in for the next batch → There’s a spot for you in this 💛 Pitch in for a stack of cups or a whole night of cones — either way, you’re part of the reason a kid gets to cool off, make a friend, and fall in love with the game. Come be part of it; every gift, any size, is a welcome one.