We hope these FAQs help and provide clarification for any questions you may have. If you have any other questions, please reach out and we would be happy to answer them.

Fall Registration FAQ

Q: When does fall soccer begin?

A: Rec teams traditionally start practicing beginning of August. In-house teams traditionally start practicing the 3rd week of August.

Q: When are practices? When will I be contacted?

A: Practices are set by the coaches base upon their availability. Coaches will be in touch with their teams to introduce themselves normally the week prior to practices starting.

Q: When are games?

A: In-house teams traditionally have games on Saturdays at the Blue Valley Farm Show complex.

A: Rec teams have a game schedule set by the Blue Mountain Youth Soccer League.

Q: What does my child need?

A: All levels need the following: 

• Soccer cleats
• Shin guards
• Soccer socks (Provided by SBYSA; black for in-house, red for Rec)
• Soccer ball - size dependent on age group:
  • U5 and U7 - size 3 ball.
  • U9 and U11 - size 4 ball.
  • U13, U15, and U17 - size 5 ball.

Q: How do I know what age group to sign my child up?

A: Age groups are based upon birth year regardless of the month they were born.

Please contact us at slatebeltsoccer@slatebeltsoccer.org with additional questions and we will be happy to assist!