What ages and program levels does Arsenal FC Hawaii offer?The club runs league-path youth teams such as Arsenal FC 07/08G for girls born 2008 through 2011, Arsenal FC 12B for boys born 2012, and two 13B boys teams serving players born around 2013 through 2015 when both Red and Grey rosters are active. Programming is competitive league soccer tied to HYSA player pass requirements rather than a separate in-house rec program under the same name.
About
Arsenal FC Hawaii is a youth league soccer club on Oʻahu that centers player development, integrity, and respect for the game. The program calls its culture the Arsenal Way: respect, commitment, and passion on the field and in how players treat teammates, coaches, and opponents. The club is based in the West Oʻahu area and invites players from across the island to try out.
What the club offers
The club fields league teams for the soccer year such as Arsenal FC 07/08G (girls born 2008 through 2011), Arsenal FC 12B (boys born 2012), and two Arsenal FC 13B boys sides for players born around 2013 through 2015, organized as Red and Grey rosters when numbers allow. Teams train and try out as a single club family (ohana) with staff support for schedules and communication. Families also complete Hawaii Youth Soccer Association player pass registration through the club’s SportsAffinity workflow in addition to club registration.
Training, tryouts, and what to bring
Free open tryouts begin in June for incoming cycles. Tryouts and early-summer training use Waikele Community Park on Oʻahu, commonly Monday and Wednesday late-afternoon sessions for 07/08G and 12B, and Monday-through-Wednesday windows for 13B, with June start dates that differ by team band. Players should wear a grey shirt, bring their own ball, and bring water. Exact days, times, and field assignments can change with weather or field permits, so families should confirm the current schedule with the club before traveling.
Registration, uniforms, and league paperwork
Player registration for a new soccer year typically opens in June. Enrollment follows three steps: enroll as an Arsenal FC Hawaii player, complete the HYSA player pass through the club’s SportsAffinity registration path, and order uniform kits through the club’s soccer.com team store when the family receives the ready-to-order notice and assigned jersey number. Initial player registration does not include the kit; returning 07/08G players may reuse a kit that still fits, while boys are expected to order a new kit when the club requires it for the cycle.
Coaching philosophy and player development
The mission is to teach young people high-quality soccer with integrity and respect for the game. Coaches hold certifications and licenses suited to the ages they lead and plan sessions around developmental needs across physical, social, emotional, and mental growth—not only tactics and technique. Coaches emphasize safe environments, individual care, and keeping joy in the sport so players can learn from mistakes without fear.
Contact and next steps
Elaina Paredes serves as Director of Operations. Families can email arsenalfchawaii@gmail.com or call (808) 218-8236 for roster availability (including which 13B side still has room), tryout times, and registration links for players or for coaches and team managers who need staff onboarding.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train and hold tryouts?Tryouts and early-summer training for the club’s Oʻahu teams center on Waikele Community Park, with typical after-school time windows and weekday patterns that differ slightly between 07/08G, 12B, and 13B. Because permits and weather move sessions, email arsenalfchawaii@gmail.com or call (808) 218-8236 for the exact field and time before you go.
When are tryouts and registration, and what do tryouts cost?Free open tryouts begin in June for the next soccer year, with different June start dates by team band. Player registration for the new soccer year opens in June as well. Tryouts have no fee; players wear a grey shirt and bring a ball and water.
What is the club’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?The mission is to teach youth to play high-quality soccer with integrity and respect for the game, with player development leading club decisions. Coaches are certified or licensed for the ages they coach and plan training around developmental needs—physical, social, emotional, and mental—not only match skills. The Arsenal Way stresses respect, commitment, and passion, including sportsmanship toward opponents and officials.
How can families register, order uniforms, and reach the club?Start with Arsenal FC Hawaii player registration when it opens for the soccer year, then complete the HYSA player pass through the club’s SportsAffinity registration path, and order kits through the club’s soccer.com team store when you receive the uniform-ready message and jersey number. For roster openings (including which 13B side still accepts players), tryout times, or coach and manager registration, email arsenalfchawaii@gmail.com or call Elaina Paredes, Director of Operations, at (808) 218-8236.
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