Spring Youth Outdoor 2023

Youth Academy Program (Birth Year 2019-2015) Click here for more information

Team Registration (Birth year 2016-2004) CLICK HERE

Individual for Team Placement (Birth Year 2014-2008) Registration Closed - email katie@lakecountrysoccer.org for openings.

Key Dates:

Under 9 - High School: Team Registration Deadline: February 12th

Team Deposit of $100 Due: February 12th

LCS League Mandatory Scheduling Meeting (U9-High School): Sunday, March 5th

LCS League Games Begin (U9-High School Boys): March 18th

LCS League Games Begin (U7 - U8): March 25th

LCS League Games Begin (U4-U6): April 1st

*Balance of League fees Due by First Game

High School Girls Play in the Fall / High School Boys Play in the Spring

Field Layout Map (click here)

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 2004	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U18 Born in 2005	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U17 Born in 2006	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U16 Born in 2007	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U15 Born in 2008	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U14 Born in 2009	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U13 Born in 2010	11 v 11	22	$820	5
U12 Born in 2011	9 v 9	16	$690	4
U11 Born in 2012	9 v 9	16	$690	4
U10 Born in 2013	7 v 7	12	$600	4
U9 Born in 2014	7 v 7	12	$600	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 25, 2023.

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 It also allows the coaches to get a child that may be a bit withdrawn involved in the activity.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 April 1,2023.

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 2019	4 v 4	8	$425	3
Under 5 Born in 2018	4 v 4	8	$425	3
Under 6 Born in 2017	4 v 4	8	$425	3
Under 7 Born in 2016	4 v 4	8	$475	3
Under 8 Born in 2015	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 2/12 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 26 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 18 and are tentatively scheduled to conclude May 21.

3. Game Change Request form: Use this form if you would like to request a game change or you want to schedule a rainout game on a day other than the assigned day. This form must be submitted no less than 10 days prior to scheduled match to be considered. Teams wanting to change the scheduled game must contact their opponant to choose a mutually agreed upon date prior to submitting form to LCS. Charge to change a published game is $75.

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 submit a completed scholarship application and a copy of your child's Free or Reduced Lunch letter from school.

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 tornados. 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. In the event a game or practice is suspended; all participants MUST clear the field immediately and move into their cars or other permanent shelter. Please wait there until word is given to return to the fields or that a decision is made to cancel the game. To receive texts from our RAINOUT LINE go to the homepage on the left side under RAIN OUT UPDATES and click on the white box that says RAINOUT LINE.

For more information please contact:

Katie Ellsworth

Program Director

katie@lakecountrysoccer.org

417-862-3211