Recreational Soccer Program (No Tryouts Necessary)

• Ages U7-U16, Rec age groups are determined by US Soccer birth-year based age brackets. For more details see our Age Groups & Birth Years page.

• The registration fee for Fall Rec Players is $140. For the Fall season participation in the fundraiser or a $40 buyout is required. Payment plans are available.

• Fall season registration includes free Spring registration, but you still MUST register in February to be placed on a team in the Spring.

CYSA's U8-U16 Recreational teams play in the Northern Valley Youth Soccer League (NVYSL). Rec teams participate in a coed league comprised of teams of all boys, all girls, and even and uneven mixes. They play on fields within a roughly 30-minute drive from Catasauqua. Scores are kept at games, but records and standings are not. There are no playoffs or champions. Rec league games focus on the rules of the sport and allowing every player the chance to play. As such league rules exist to prevent/discourage running-up the score and requiring all players to play at least half of the game. Teams are fielded based on interested registrants and Catasauqua residence is not required. Unfortunately, if there aren't enough players and/or coach volunteers there will not be a team.

Any other questions or concerns regarding recreational soccer, please contact our board president or vice president.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does my child need for soccer?

A. Your child should bring water, shin guards, soccer socks, and soccer cleats to each practice and game.

Shin guards are to be put under a sock to cover them so that if they break, it will be contained and to secure them during play.

Soccer cleats differ from baseball and football cleats. Soccer cleats do not have a spike at the tip of the toes so that you can get under the ball, and baseball/football cleats have a spike at the tip of the toe. If a referee sees that your child does not have soccer cleats or shin guards during the game, they will not allow them to play in that game.

Q. When are practices?

A. Practices are up to the coach. Most teams will practice twice a week on a set schedule.

If you've spoken to a coach about scheduling concerns, or have problems attending practices certain days or times please indicate that during registration. This is not a guarantee but we will do what we can.

Q. When are games?

A. For NVYSL Recreational teams, in the fall games are typically on Saturdays and in the Spring they are usually on Sunday afternoons.

Q. Do we play in the rain and lightning?

A. NVYSL has explicit rules about not playing in thunder and lightning.

Rec practice cancellations are at the discretion of the coach as long as there is no thunder and lightning.

Rec games usually get cancelled due to field conditions, but it’s ultimately up to the field’s home team. If they game has started and a squall passes-through play will usually continue as long as lightning and thunder are not observed.

Q. Is there a fundraiser?

A. There is a mandatory fundraiser or buyout for the Fall season. Fundraisers are subject to change each year, but in the past have been discount cards and lottery tickets.

You pay in full for the fundraiser during registration and receive the item to sell early in the Fall season. You sell the item for the amount specified and keep the money collected.