CSA Recreational Soccer

CSA Recreational Soccer

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SOUTH REGION PROGRAMS
- South Program Details By Location and Age
- Policies and FAQ - SOUTH
- Uniforms & Required Equipment
- Technical Training - SOUTH
NORTH REGION PROGRAMS
- CSA-North Program Details
- Uniforms and Required Equipment
- Policies & FAQ: North Region
- Technical Training - North
Game Schedules
Field and Club Info

SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN IN EARLY DECEMBER.
Age divisions for Spring 2025 are the same as Fall 2024.

General Policies

POLICIES - SPRING 2025
CANCELLATION & COMPENSATION POLICY - CLICK HERE
CSA CODE OF CONDUCT - CLICK HERE

• REGISTER EARLY - OUR PROGRAMS HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY AND REGISTRAITON WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
• REQUESTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.
• DIVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF NOT SUPPORTED BY SUFFICIENT PLAYER COUNTS AND VOLUNTEERS.

Fall 2024: South Region Middle School and High School Programs

If your player has not participated with CSA recently, you will be required to upload a picture of your child's proof of birth (birth certificate or passport) DURING the registration process.

Our program utilizes PARENT VOLUNTEER COACHES! Without coaches, there will not be teams! Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team. You can volunteer during registration and we offer discounted registration!

Our programs are TEAM-BASED, OPEN ENROLLMENT programs! There are no tryouts or evaluations for our general recreation programs. Teams are formed based on practice night and friend requests within your age group.

Quick Facts for U14/Middle School and U16/U19/High School Rec Soccer in South Region
Season:	September 9 through mid-November
Teams Offered:	U14 Boys and Girls (6th/7th/8th graders) High School Boys and Girls. High School teams will be split into 9/10th grade and 11/12th grades if possible.
Practice Location:	McKee Road Park, 4201 McKee Road, Charlotte (MAP)
Game Locations:	Games are played against other soccer clubs at fields throughout the Mecklenburg/Cabarrus area. There will be HOME AND AWAY games. AWAY games will require travel throughout the Charlotte Metro region.
Special Considerations:	Players registered for competitive soccer cannot participate in these programs. High School Varsity players cannot participate during their school soccer season.

AGE GROUPS
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

• Separate teams for boys and girls.

• U14: Mostly Middle School age players (primarily consists of players born in 2011 and 2012)
Playing in 14U/Middle School is for players who are in middle school for the school year beginning Fall 2024.
High School players must play in the High School division.
Players born in 2010 or 2013 who will be in middle school for the Fall 2024 season are also eligible. Please CONTACT US for registration assistance.

• U16 and U19: High School Age Players
The High School program includes any player born in 2006-2010, as long as they are enrolled in high school for Fall 2024.
We will form separate teams for 9/10th grade and 11/12th grade if possible.
Please CONTACT US if you need registration assistance.

• Click here to review our Age Group Policies or request changes.
• For younger players or other locations, click here to return to the Program Summary page for all options.

PRACTICE INFORMATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

• Spring Season begins September 9 and ends in mid-November dependent on league schedule and tournament participation.
• One practice per week, at McKee Road Park, 4201 McKee Road, Charlotte (MAP).
• Practice nights available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday, based on coach availability.
• Practices are generally 6:45 to 7:45 or 7:45 to 8:45 as available.
• Players are assigned to a practice night and time based on coach availability & special requests.
• You can select one "blackout" night during registration.
• A parent or designated person that provides transportation for the player must remain onsite at all times in case of emergency.
See our FAQs for more information on practice nights, siblings and friend requests - click here!

GAME INFORMATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

• U14/Middle School and U19/High School teams participate in the Mecklenburg Area Recreational Soccer League.
• Games are played throughout the Mecklenburg/Cabarrus area.
• A minimum of 6 games are scheduled per season on Saturdays and Sundays. Occasional weeknights may be needed for makeup games.
• A parent or designated person that provides transportation for the player must remain onsite at all times in case of emergency.

FEES AND POLICIES
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

U14/Middle School Fee: $195 per season
U19/High School Fee: $195 per season
• We do our best to meet requests, but they are not guaranteed.
• Refunds are not provided due to schedule conflicts, change requests, registration errors or requests that could not be met, sorry.
• Requests for registration cancellation must be received by August 1 to be eligible for credit or refund. All cancellations are subject to $25 administrative fee. No refunds/credits for individual player registration cancellations received after August 1.
• Volunteer to coach your child's team and your fees will be reimbursed when the season starts. You can volunteer during the player registration process.
• Uniform is NOT included in fee. Please see below.

UNIFORMS AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

• We will have a NEW UNIFORM starting in Fall 2024. Purchase is required for all participants. This kit will be used for 4 seasons, choose sizes appropriately!
• Players are required to purchase two jerseys online from Soccer.com. (One yellow jersey and one white jersey).
• Players are also required to have black athletic shorts, black soccer socks, shinguards, cleats, water bottle and a ball. These can be purchased at soccer.com OR any other store.
"HOME" UNIFORM: Yellow CSA Jersey, black shorts, and black socks
"AWAY" UNIFORM: White CSA Jersey, black shorts and black socks
• A white CSA practice t-shirt will be provided during the first practice/game.
• For Fall season, CSA will provide a new PUMA soccer ball to each player at the start of practices!
• Click here for uniform ordering information and other required equipment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MIDDLE SCHOOL (U14) AND HIGH SCHOOL (U19)

Click here to check our FAQ page and our Special Request Policies.

We need PARENT volunteer coaches!
CSA Curriculum and training provided!
Volunteer during registration or click here for more info!

GENERAL CALENDAR For a detailed calendar, please follow our CSA Rec Soccer Google Calendar, click here to view. To subscribe to our calendar, click the +GOOGLE CALENDAR icon in the bottom right of the calendar view. Please note that not all events apply to all age groups or locations - read the details for the event! Check back often for updates and changes!
June 1st	Registration Opens for Fall season on June 1st. Sign up early. Our program has limited capacity. We will utilize wait lists when necessary to manage enrollment. Wait lists can start at any time, based on demand. Register early to avoid the waitlist. You are not guaranteed a spot on a team if you are on the wait list.
August 1st	Last day to request an individual refund if you choose not to participate. Subject to administrative fees.
Sunday, August 25th	Coaches Clinic South 1:30-2:30pm. McAlpine Elementary School - 9100 Carswell Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277
August 30th	Team Assignments and Practice Nights emailed to parents. This is delayed if we do not have ALL coaches.
September 9 - 13th	First Week of Practices
Game Days (U14-U19)	Minimum of 6 Game Days To Be Determined Mid-September through mid-November Games may be scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays in the season.
For a full Google Calendar, please click here.