Who can play?
BYSA Rec League includes Pre-K through 5th grade in the 2021-2022 school year. Pre-K represents any child that is 4 years old prior to the first practice. Pre-K through 2nd grade will practice 1 day per week, while 3rd grade through 5th grade will have 2 practices each week. All ages play 1 game each week. Days and times are TBD based on coaching availability.
When is the registration deadline?
Rec registration will be open through February 28th. Late registrations will not be accepted.
When does the season start and end?
The 2022 Spring Rec season will run from early May through mid-June. All practices and games are held at the Byron Soccer Complex.
How much does it cost?
The cost of registration for 2022 Spring Recreational League is $75.
What is your refund policy?
In the event the season is cancelled, $60 of the registration fee is refundable while $15 will be withheld to cover non-refundable costs to register players with SMSL. We will refund the cost of registration any time prior to the first practice.
Who coaches Rec League?
Our coaches are all parent volunteers. No previous soccer experience is required for coaching Rec League, especially at the youngest ages. We provide training for our coaches, so all you need is a willingness to jump in and help out with our young players!
Do coaches need a background check?
Our coaches and assistant coaches are all required to complete three pre-requisites. (1) Background check (2) Concussion training and (3) SafeSport training. We realize that this takes some of your time, but we are required by state and federal law to have our volunteers complete these requirements. We highly recommend that each team have at least one coach and one assistant that has completed all three requirements. At least one adult who has completed all three requirements must be present at every practice and game.
Do you honor special requests (team placement, practice times, etc.)?
Unfortunately we cannot consider special requests. While we are very pleased that our Rec program is growing, the increased size has made it impossible to juggle the number of special requests we receive each season. Rec League teams are formed by BYSA, and we make every effort to keep the teams fair and balanced.
Special note regarding make-up games
Occasionally games must be cancelled due to inclement weather. Please be advised that we may not have referees available at make-up games because it is difficult to find coverage.
Contact information
Please note that your basic contact information (phone number and email address) will be shared with your coach. The coach will only use this information to share with the team or to contact you in case of an emergency.