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Spring 2024 Rec Program Information
spring 2024 RECREATIONAL REGISTRATION now closed!
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Check back mid-May for Fall Recreational program information and registration!
The Registration "Spring 2024 Rec Program Information" is not currently available.
Early bird fee with a 10% discount off the regular registration fee through January 15, 2024.
Regular registration fees - January 16 - February 15, 2024.
$25 late fee starting February 16, 2024 and player may be wait listed for a team.
Cary Soccer Rec Program - General Information
Cary Soccer has offered a variety of Rec Programs since 1976. The Rec Program is not open to players that are currently rostered on a competitive/travel soccer team.
Programs are available by age for our Little Kickers and U6 program and by age group based on the Birth Year Matrix below for U8 and up. Determine your player's age group on the chart and click on the tab for details about the program we offer for your age group. Each age group tab will provide you with 2024 spring program and season information.
Cary Soccer Coaching Staff and volunteer Rec Coaches - ALL of our Cary Soccer Coaching Staff and volunteer Rec coaches over the age of 18 must complete the following online Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) and US Soccer requirements through the IYSA generated SportsEngine platform:
- Background check - National Center for Safety Initiatives, LLC (NCSI) - third party verification
- SafeSport Training from the US Center for SafeSport
- Concussion Training - National Alliance for Youth Sports
At a minimum, all coaches have also completed US Soccer's Grassroots Intro to Coaching Module.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Coaching, Adam Pashley at adam.pashley@carysoccer.org.
Birth Year Matrix - Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
| PLAYER'S BIRTH YEAR | PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR YOUR BIRTH YEAR |
|---|---|
| Ages 3-4 | LITTLE KICKERS |
| Age 5 | U6 |
| Age 6 & 2017 | U6 or U8 |
| 2016 | U8 |
| 2015 | U10 |
| 2014 | U10 |
| 2013 | U12 |
| 2012 | U12 |
| 2011 | U14 |
| 2010 | U14 |
| 2009 | High School or U14 (8th Graders) |
| 2008 | High School |
| 2007 | High School |
| 2006 | High School |
| 2005 | High School |
PLEASE NOTE:
We are unable to honor special team requests (specific coach requests, friend requests or practice day requests) due to the number of players (325+ in our Rec Program each season) and other various factors that impact the rostering process including:
- Balance of age and number of players on each team
- Availability of volunteer coaches
- Balance of returning players from the fall 2023 season and new players in the spring 2024
Tuesday Night Rec Skills Sessions with CSA Coaching Staff
Available to Rec U10, U12 and U14 players at NO additional cost.
Sessions run by Cary Soccer Coaching Staff with assistance from the volunteer rec coaches.
Tuesdays on the following dates:
April 9, 16, 23, & 30
May 7, & 14
U10 will attend 4:30 - 5:30 pm
U12 & U14 will attend 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Lions Park
2024 Spring Rec Fees (See Notes 1-3 below)
| Age Level | Early Bird Fee Through 1/15 (10% off Regular Fee) | Regular Fee 1/16-2/15 | Regular Fee Plus $25 Late Fee Starting 2/16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kickers (Age 3-4) | $ 90.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 125.00 |
| U6 (Age 5-6) | $ 112.50 | $ 125.00 | $ 150.00 |
| U8 (Birth Years 2016 & 2017) | $ 180.00 | $ 200.00 | $ 225.00 |
| U10 (Birth Years 2014 & 2015) | $ 153.00 | $ 170.00 | $ 195.00 |
| U12 (Birth Years 2012 & 2013) | $ 153.00 | $ 170.00 | $ 195.00 |
| U14 (Birth Years 2010 & 2011 & 2009 - 8th Graders) | $ 153.00 | $ 170.00 | $ 195.00 |
| High School Mixed (Birth Years 2005-2009) | $ 153.00 | $ 170.00 | $ 195.00 |
NOTE 1:
The above fees exclude the Volunteer Opt Out Fee if choosing not to volunteer (Note 2), purchase of a jersey and pinnie/scrimmage vest (Note 3), and also the 2.9% + $0.75 per transaction handling and processing fee charged by third party provider.
NOTE 2:
FAMILY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT: Cary Soccer Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is supported significantly by volunteers. Volunteers help keep our fees down by eliminating the need to pay for critical roles that are essential to operating the program (e.g., field setup/striping). As such, a volunteer requirement has been established to encourage volunteer participation for each family whether they have players in our Cary Defenders competitive program, Cary Soccer recreational program, or both. Families with players in our recreational program will have a choice to volunteer a minimum of 1 hour or pay a family Volunteer Opt Out Fee of $20. If you have player(s) already registered in our Cary Defenders competitive program for the 2023-2024 season, you will not be required to make any further selections regarding volunteering or paying the Volunteer Opt Out Fee.
A list of volunteer positions along with descriptions and approximate volunteer hours per position can be found on our website at: https://www.carysoccer.org/volunteers
NOTE 3:
JERSEYS: Due to a very unexpected discontinuation of our previous rec jersey, all players will be required to purchase the new jersey for this spring season. This jersey may be reused in future seasons until the player needs a new jersey or moves up from U14 to high school. All players Little Kickers through U14 will have the same jersey. The high school jersey will be the same but will have numbers as required by their league.
PINNIES/SCRIMMAGE VESTS: All players U6 and older are required to have at least 1 yellow pinnie/scrimmage vest that may be used for future season. The pinnie/scrimmage vest may be purchased through the registration link for $6.
Jersey Add On Fee
| Age Group | Jersey Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Little Kickers - U14 | Navy Jersey | $20 |
| High School | Navy Jersey with Numbers | $25 |
REFUND POLICY
REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO finance@carysoccer.org.
Full refunds (less $15 cancellation fee) will be provided through February 15th. A 50% refund will be provided between February 16th and March 15th (date when all rostering is complete and teams set). NO REFUND REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED AFTER March 15th. At the discretion of the CSA Board, a discretionary credit (or refund) may be considered for a season ending injury, a relocation of 50 miles or more or any other extreme situations impacting a season (e.g., COVID-19). A cancellation fee of $15 would also apply for medical/relocation reasons.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS
Guidelines for sports are subject to change at any point based on governmental requirements. Should the state loosen or tighten any restrictions during the season, we will be required to follow those changes. State and McHenry County guidelines are referenced below: