Spring Youth Outdoor 2024
Team Registration (Birth year 2017-2005) Email katie@lakecountrysoccer.org for openings
Youth Academy Program (Birth Year 2020-2016) -(For more information Click Here)
Individual for Team Placement (Birth Year 2015-2013) Email katie@lakecountrysoccer.org for openings
Key Dates:
Under 9 - High School: Team Registration Deadline: February 11th
Team Deposit of $100 Due: February 11th
LCS League Mandatory Scheduling Meeting (U9-High School): Sunday, February 25
LCS League Games Begin (U9-High School Boys): March 16th
LCS League Games Begin (U7 - U8): March 23rd
LCS League Games Begin (U4-U6): March 31st
*Balance of League fees Due by First Game
High School Girls Play in the Fall / High School Boys Play in the Spring
League Age Brackets-----U9 through High School
League includes 8 games. Outdoor league coaches U9 - High School choose game dates at mandatory scheduling meeting on Sunday February 26. Team is placed in an age division based on the birth year of the oldest player.
|
BIRTH YEAR--AGE DIVISIONS |
FORMAT |
ROSTER MAX |
TEAM FEE |
BALL SIZE |
|
U19 Born in 2005 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U18 Born in 2006 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U17 Born in 2007 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U16 Born in 2008 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U15 Born in 2009 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U14 Born in 2010 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U13 Born in 2011 |
11 v 11 |
22 |
$850 |
5 |
|
U12 Born in 2012 |
9 v 9 |
16 |
$725 |
4 |
|
U11 Born in 2013 |
9 v 9 |
16 |
$725 |
4 |
|
U10 Born in 2014 |
7 v 7 |
12 |
$635 |
4 |
|
U9 Born in 2015 |
7 v 7 |
12 |
$635 |
4 |
U7-U8 Division
The Under 7 and Under 8 league plays 4v4 and will have a certified referee who will also focus on education on the rules of the game as they make calls for out of bounds and fouls, etc. League includes 8 games. Games for this age group will start Saturday March 23, 2024.
U4-U6 Division
The Under 4 through Under 6 program plays 4v4 with a "New Ball" system. In this system the game is controlled by the on-field coaches and they have the ability to introduce a new ball into the game at any point the ball in play goes out of the field. This is designed to keep the players engaged in the game and constantly moving. It also allows the coaches to get a child that may be a bit withdrawn involved in the activity. This league includes 6 games which begin March 31, 2024.
All players should wear appropriately sized shin guards with socks worn on the outside covering the whole shin guard. Players are allowed to wear soccer cleats or tennis shoes to participate.
In the event of inclement weather for the U4-U6 division, games may be moved indoors if space allows. Any changes to the schedules or cancelations will be posted on the home page.
No player cards or MYSA rosters are needed for the U4-U8 League program .
Under 4 thru Under 8 Age Brackets
|
BIRTH YEAR--AGE DIVISIONS |
FORMAT |
ROSTER MAX |
TEAM FEE |
BALL SIZE |
|
Under 4 Born in 2020 |
4 v 4 |
8 |
$425 |
3 |
|
Under 5 Born in 2019 |
4 v 4 |
8 |
$425 |
3 |
|
Under 6 Born in 2018 |
4 v 4 |
8 |
$425 |
3 |
| Under 7 Born in 2017 | 4 v 4 | 8 | $475 |
3 |
| Under 8 Born in 2016 | 4 v 4 | 8 | $475 |
3 |
League Details:
1. League Fees: All team league fees listed above must be paid in full prior to your first game. Teams will not be scheduled for play if the deposit of $100 is not paid by the 2/11 deadline. MYSA has instituted a new rule that only competitive teams can have player cards. LCS requires player cards for our Outdoor League from U9 to the High School divisions. Therefore, all teams U9 and above will need to present a USYS or US Club player card, coach card and official roster to the referee at each league game. Roster size limits and age restrictions will be enforced.
2. Scheduling Requests: A mandatory scheduling meeting will be held on Sunday February 25 to schedule all league games. If a representative from your team is not present, your schedule will be completed without you and no changes will be made after that date. League games can begin on Saturday March 16 and are tentatively scheduled to conclude May 19.
3. Reschedules: Once the Scheduling Meeting is completed and games are published, there will be a $50 charge to change a game date. New game dates must be agreed upon by both teams and then emailed to katie@lakecountrysoccer.
4. Scholarship Information: Scholarships are available to those children who sign up as individuals who receive free or reduced school lunch but does not apply to any player playing or rostered on a team. To apply for a scholarship, please email a copy of your child's Free or Reduced Lunch letter from school to katie@lakecountrysoccer.org.
5. Practices: Please contact Alf Bilbao at alfb@lakecountrysoccer.org or call 417.862.3211 to schedule practices at any of the Lake Country fields/complexes.
6. Pass Back Program: LCS currently collects soccer cleats which we in turn pass on to those players who are under financial constraints. Please contact the LCS Office for assistance with this program.
Weather Policy
Severe weather can produce all types of scenarios ranging from extreme heat and high winds to heavy rain, lightning, thunder and/or tornadoes. If severe weather approaches the playing area, the safety of the players and fans is the number one priority of LCS. Some weather conditions may require that the game be suspended while shelter is sought.
Lake Country Soccer utilizes a weather notification app to notify us of lightning in the area. We will be notified when lightning is 20 miles away and again at 10 miles away. In the event that the lightning is 10 miles away, we will immediately sound the air horn 1 time which will require the game to be suspended. Everyone (players, coaches, families, fans) MUST clear the field immediately and move into their cars or other permanent shelter. When the weather notification app gives us the all clear, where no lightning has been detected in the area, we will sound the air horn 2 times. Once this occurs, everyone can return to the field. We appreciate everyone adhering to this policy.
*Any game has made it to halftime and the game is canceled or suspended due to weather, the score will stand and be recorded as such. Any game that has not reached halftime will be replayed in full unless both coaches agree to the score at the moment the game was suspended.
For more information please contact:
Katie Ellsworth
Program Director
katie@lakecountrysoccer.org
417-862-3211