Liga De La Communidad
The Resource Center for Nonviolence has for years been the proud sponsor of “La Liga de La Comunidad” or The Community Soccer League. “La Liga” provides a healthy and community orientated activity for hundreds and hundreds of our community members of all races and genders. There are 30 adult teams divided into two divisions and 32 youth teams divided into different age groups; 14 and under, 12 and under, and 9 and under.
Every weekend you can find players with their friends and families at numerous fields throughout the county including Anna Jean Cummings, Polo Grounds, and Jade Street Park. Being a project of the Resource Center for Nonviolence, La Liga emphasizes the need for nonviolent conflict resolution and good sportsmanship. In fact, violence of any kind, verbal or physical, from players or spectators, is not allowed in any way and carries stiff penalties within the league. It is our hope that the players and individuals involved with the league will take away an understanding of how to better resolve conflicts while simultaneously building stronger community.
Youth League: Games happen every Saturday at Anna Jean Cummings Park (”Blue Balls park”) in Soquel, 9 am - 4 pm all day Saturdays. The youngest children play Sundays from 9-11 a.m. at Star of the Sea Park.
Adult League: Every Sunday games are at Polo Grounds County Park in Aptos and at Jade St. Park in Capitola. Both locations go all day Sunday 9 am-5 pm. The new “Mamas” league plays Sundays 11-5 at Star of the Sea Park.