FAQ

Registrations for Fall 2025 Soccer season are now closed. Please contact recreation@hobokennj.gov and provide your child's name, and grade and we will place them onto the waitlist. If/ when space becomes available we will send a registration link. 

Yes, all registered participants will receive a uniform, which will vary depending on the division. Please note that all participants are required to have their own shin guards. Uniform details will be announced after registration.

Fee Refund Policy: You may request your registration to be cancelled and tuition refunded up to 24 hours prior to the first day of scheduled practice/game/session. No refunds or household credits will be provided after the first scheduled day- no exceptions.

Please have your child wear their program t-shirt or uniform to every practice/game; turf shoes or cleats, and shin guards. Bring a labeled water bottle with your child’s name. We provide all other game equipment. Please do not have your child bring extra soccer balls to the field. The Division of Recreation is not responsible for any items left behind at the field.  

Expert coaches agree that recreation soccer should be kept a fun and accessible program. Combining higher levels of soccer players into a rec program creates an unbalanced, competitive focused playing environment that can be overwhelming for new and rec-level players. The goal of recreation soccer is to give all players the opportunity to learn while having fun. 

We will practice and play in light rain conditions. Cancellations may occur because of inclement weather including heavy rain or thunderstorms. Because of field availability, makeups will likely not occur. These cancellations will be announced to registered participants.

Yes! We need coaches, and other volunteers to help us this season. Please register by clicking Home (recdesk.com) to register.

1️⃣ Sign Up — Register as a volunteer on Hoboken RecDesk.
2️⃣ Background Check — Complete the Ankored Volunteers background check (link will be sent).
3️⃣ Required Trainings — Do the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training and Rutgers SAFETY Clinic 
4️⃣ Stay Tuned — Look out for info on the coaches meeting, rosters, and season details!

Questions? Email us anytime at recreation@hobokennj.gov.

The Division of Recreation will create teams.

Players cannot request to be assigned to a specific team and coaches will not be able to roster their own team.

A volunteer coach can request their child be placed on their team. No other team or coaching designations may be requested. 

No makeups will be provided.

Before the season begins you will receive a TeamSnap invitation. Be certain to download the app and register before the sessions begin. All announcements will be made using TeamSnap. The schedule will be updated on City of Hoboken > Home (recdesk.com)

1️⃣ Sign Up — Register as a volunteer on Hoboken RecDesk.
2️⃣ Background Check — Complete the Ankored Volunteers background check (link will be sent).
3️⃣ Required Trainings — Do the CDC Heads Up Concussion Training and Rutgers SAFETY Clinic 
4️⃣ Stay Tuned — Look out for info on the coaches meeting, rosters, and season details!

Questions? Email us anytime at recreation@hobokennj.gov.