Media-Only Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 673-2195
Today, the Athletic Programs Administration of the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced the results of last weekend’s Citywide Spring Soccer Championship Games. Over 400 youth and young adult athletes, ages 5 to 20, participated on 35 teams throughout the day of competition, which was held on Saturday, June 14 at the Takoma Community Center, 300 Van Buren Street, NW.
“Congratulations to the players, coaches, and parents on the outstanding display of sportsmanship, agility and competition at this year’s soccer championships,” said Clark E. Ray, director of DPR. “Our soccer program continues to grow and we look forward to assisting in the cultivation of world-class youth athletes here in the District of Columbia.”
The winners of the Citywide Spring Soccer Championship Games are as follows:
| Division / Age |
2008 Champions |
| 5 and 6 |
DC Bilingual |
| 7 and 8 |
Hearst Recreation Center |
| 9 and 10 |
Hearst Recreation Center |
| 11 and 12 |
Ward 7 (All Star Team) |
| Under 21 |
Office of Latino Affairs (1) Boys |
| Under 21 |
Office of Latino Affairs (2) Girls |
Additional support for the tournament was provided by the following DPR partners and sponsors: Soccer 94, DC United, Stoddert Soccer, DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, Washington Soccer Club, and Friends of Takoma.
Select the link below to view a photo gallery of the Citywide Spring Soccer Championship:
For more information on any of the outstanding programs of the Athletic Programs Administration of DPR, contact (202) 671-1700 or visit dpr.dc.gov.