The Recreational program is designed for players that are just beginning their journey in soccer. We accept all levels in technical and tactical abilities with hopes of them improving those skills throughout their participation in this program. Our aim for the Recreational program is to provide players with a fun and inviting experience while learning the game of soccer. 

All matches occur in Byron with other BYSA teams.  Games are not scheduled with other clubs.  The BYSA Recreation Program understands there are multiple activities with our community.  Should your child be involved in more than one activity which results in missed soccer practices, your child will not be penalized.

Girls and Boys Teams alternate year by year to accommodate those families with religious needs.

• 2024 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Tuesday/Thursday, Boys are on Monday/Wednesday
• 2025 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Monday/Wednesday, Boys are on Tuesday/Thursday
• 2026 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Tuesday/Thursday, Boys are on Monday/Wednesday
  

The Recreation Teams are coached by parent or community member volunteers.  The sooner volunteers register to coach, the faster we can finalize team rosters and release schedules. 

We are not looking for experts in the sport of soccer.  We are looking for volunteers that are willing to give their time and provide a positive environment. Training is provided through the means of our Coaches Corner and lesson plans, communication with the Director of Coaching, and other drill ideas. 

Questions concerning the Recreational League:  [email protected]

Teams are formed based on the number of registrants as well as gender and grade.
For the Fall season, players should register according to the grade they will be entering in the fall of that year.  For the spring season, players should register according to the grade they are currently in.

Teams will be formed together in the following grades for FALL:
*PreK – Kindergarten (Pre-K includes any child that is at least 4 years old prior to the first practice)
1st -2nd Grade
3rd -5th Grade


Teams will be formed together in the follow grades for SPRING:
*PreK
*Kindergarten
1st -2nd Grade
3rd -5th Grade

*Indicates these teams are Co-Ed

WHEN DOES THE SEASON START & END?

• The Recreational program is a 6 week program
• Practices will start the week of Monday August 26th for all grade levels (Weather Permitting)
• The first games will start September 4th, 5th, and 7th
• The last games will be played on October 2nd, 3rd, 5th

WHAT DOES THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE:

• PreK through 2 nd Grade teams will have 1x/week practice & 1x/week game
• 3 rd -5 th Grade teams will have 2x/week practice and games will be played on Saturday mornings.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GAMES ARE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER:

• The first effort will be made to reschedule that postposed game on a normal practice night.
• If practice nights are not available due to the number of reschedules from the weather, we will look at the possibility of Friday evenings.

GAME LOCATIONS

• PreK – 2 nd Grade
  Byron Community Recreation Center (also knows is BCRC Fields)
  1650 4 th St NE, Byron MN 55920
• 3 rd -5 th Grade
  Byron Soccer Complex (also known as BSC)
  240 20 th St NE, Byron MN 55920

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY RECREATION PLAYER NEED

• Shin Guards are mandatory at all practices and games for all ages.
• Soccer Socks (to be worn outside your shin guards).
• Soccer Ball
  PreK – Kindergarten: Size 3 Ball
  1 st -2 nd Grade: Size 3 Ball
  3 rd -5 th Grade: Size 4 Ball
• Water Bottle
• Cleats (No football or baseball cleats)
  PreK – 2 nd Grade: OPTIONAL
  3 rd -5 th Grade: Required
• Glasses Strap if applicable
  3 rd -5 th Grade: Required (Referee Rule)

REGISTRATION COST: $75.00

GUARANTEE DEADLINE: July 31 st , 2024

Any registrations received after the deadline will result in an additional $25.00 LATE FEE.

Registrations received after July 31 st will be accepted, as space on teams allow, UP TO ONE WEEK AFTER THE ORIGINAL DEADLINE

REFUND POLICY
If a player drops for any reason, the refund will be as follows:

• Prior to the Late Fee taking effect (July 31 st , 2024); A full refund will be issued on request.
• It is the policy of BYSA to retain all registration fees for any player withdrawing from the association after team assignments have been made. In the unlikely event of a full season cancelation, all but $25 will be refunded. This amount covers fixed costs associated with registration.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships or financial assistance will be made available to those players that demonstrate a need.
BYSA financial aid applications are available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Where do you play

Fall 2024 Recreation Practice and Game Schedule

• All times are subject to change due to and based on coach selection & availability. 
• Pre-K through 2nd grade teams have 1 practice and 1 game per week
• 3rd-5th grade teams have 2 practices per week, and 1 game on Saturday mornings
• All matches occur in Byron with other BYSA teams.  Games are not scheduled with other clubs. 
• The number of teams per grade level is determined solely by the number of registrants.

We understand there are multiple activities within our community. Should your child be involved in more than one activity which results in missed soccer practices, your child will not be penalized.  

Our goal is to start the week of August 26 - WEATHER PERMITTING

2024 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Tuesday/Thursday - Boys are on Monday/Wednesday
2025 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Monday/Wednesday - Boys are on Tuesday/Thursday

Who can play? 

Recreation teams are organized by BYSA and include players from Pre-K through 5th grade. Pre-K includes any child that is at least 4 years old prior to the first practice. Practices for all teams, and most games for Pre-K through 2nd grade occur during the week, while games for 3rd through 5th graders ge

Grade Guidelines

When is the registration deadline?

Rec registration will be open through July 31.   

Registrations submitted after the deadline will be considered for up to one week following the original cut-off date. Should these late registrations be accepted, an additional fee of $25.00 will be applied in addition to the standard registration cost.

When does the season start and end?

 The 2024 Fall Rec season will start the last week of August (weather permitting) and will end the first week of October.    

How much does it cost?

The cost of registration for Recreational (Rec) League is $75 per player.

What is your refund policy?

It is the policy of BYSA to retain all registration fees for any player withdrawing from the association after team assignments have been made.  In the unlikely event of a full season cancelation, all but $25 will be refunded.  This amount covers fixed costs associated with registration. 

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.

Where do you play

Fall 2024 Recreation Practice and Game Schedule

• All times are subject to change due to and based on coach selection & availability. 
• Pre-K through 2nd grade teams have 1 practice and 1 game per week
• 3rd-5th grade teams have 2 practices per week, and 1 game on Saturday mornings
• All matches occur in Byron with other BYSA teams.  Games are not scheduled with other clubs. 
• The number of teams per grade level is determined solely by the number of registrants.

We understand there are multiple activities within our community. Should your child be involved in more than one activity which results in missed soccer practices, your child will not be penalized.  

Our goal is to start the week of August 26 - WEATHER PERMITTING

2024 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Tuesday/Thursday - Boys are on Monday/Wednesday
2025 Spring & Fall:  Girls are on Monday/Wednesday - Boys are on Tuesday/Thursday