US Soccer New Age Group Matrix

Team Registration U4 - U18   COMING SOON

Youth Academy Program Under 4 - Under 8 (Chart Below)  CLICK HERE 

 

Key Dates:

Under 9 - High School: Team Registration Deadline:  July 19, 2026                  

LCS League Mandatory Scheduling Meeting (U9-HS): Sunday August 2, 2026

LCS League Games Begin (U9-High School Girls): Saturday August 22, 2026

LCS League Games Begin (U7 - U8):  Saturday August 29, 2026

LCS League Games Begin (U4-U6): Saturday September 12, 2026

*Balance of League fees Due by First Game            

High School Girls Play in the Fall / High School Boys Play in the Spring

 

LCS League Rules

Field Map CLICK HERE

 

League Age Brackets                       

U9 - U18 Divisions 

League includes 8 games. Outdoor league coaches U9 - High School choose game dates at the Mandatory Scheduling Meeting on Sunday August 2, 2026. Team is placed in an age division based on the birth date of the oldest player.

 

BIRTH YEAR--AGE DIVISIONS	FORMAT	ROSTER MAX	TEAM FEE	BALL SIZE
U18  August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009	11 v  11	22	$850	5
U17  August 1,  2009 - July 31, 2010	11 v  11	22	$850	5
U16  August 1, 2010 - July 31, 2011	11 v 11	22	$850	5
U15  August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2012	11 v 11	22	$850	5
U14  August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013	11 v 11	22	$850	5
U13   August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014	11 v 11	22	$850	5
U12   August 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015	9 v 9	16	$725	4
U11   August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016	9 v 9	16	$725	4
U10   August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017	7 v 7	12	$635	4
U9     August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018	7 v 7	12	$635	4

 

U7 - U8 Divisions

The Under 7 and Under 8 league plays 4v4 and will have a certified referee who will also focus on education on the rules of the game as they make calls for out of bounds and fouls, etc.  League includes 8 games. Games for this age group will start Saturday, August 29, 2026.

 All players should wear appropriately sized shin guards with socks worn on the outside covering the whole shin guard.  Players are allowed to wear soccer cleats or tennis shoes to participate. 

No player cards or MYSA rosters are needed for the U7-U8 divisions .

 

BIRTH YEAR--AGE DIVISIONS	FORMAT	ROSTER MAX	TEAM FEE	BALL SIZE
U8   August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019	4 v 4	8	$475	3
U7  August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020	4 v 4	8	$475	3

 

U4 - U6  Divisions 

The Under 4 through Under 6 league plays 4v4 with a "New Ball" system.  In this system the game is controlled by the on-field coaches and they have the ability to introduce a new ball into the game at any point the ball in play goes out of the field.  This is designed to keep the players engaged in the game and constantly moving.  It also allows the coaches to get a child that may be a bit withdrawn involved in the activity. This league includes 6 games which begin September 12, 2026.

All players should wear appropriately sized shin guards with socks worn on the outside covering the whole shin guard.  Players are allowed to wear soccer cleats or tennis shoes to participate. 

In the event of inclement weather for the U4-U6 division, games may be moved indoors if space allows.  Any changes to the schedules or cancellations will be posted on the home page.

No player cards or MYSA rosters are needed for the U4-U6 divisions .

                                     

BIRTH YEAR--AGE DIVISIONS	FORMAT	ROSTER MAX	TEAM FEE	BALL SIZE
U6   August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021	4 v 4	8	$425	3
U5   August 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022	4 v 4	8	$425	3
U4   August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023	4 v 4	8	$425	3

Outdoor League Details:

1. League Fees:  All team league fees listed above must be paid in full prior to your first game.  LCS requires player cards for our Outdoor League from U9 to the High School divisions. Therefore, all teams U9 and above will need to present a USYS or US Club laminated player card, coach card and official roster to the referee at each league game. Roster size limits and age restrictions will be enforced. 

2. Scheduling Games:  The Mandatory Scheduling Meeting will be held on Sunday August 2, 2026  to schedule all league games. If a representative from your team is not present, your schedule will be completed without you and no changes will be made after that date.  League games can begin on Saturday August 22, 2026  and are tentatively scheduled to conclude Sunday November 1, 2026. 

3. Reschedules: Once the Scheduling Meeting is completed and games are published, there will be a $50 charge to change a game date. New game dates must be agreed upon by both teams and then emailed to katie@lakecountrysoccer.

4. Scholarship Information:  Scholarships are available to those children who sign up as individuals who receive free or reduced school lunch but does not apply to any player playing or rostered on a team. To apply for a scholarship, please email a copy of your child's Free or Reduced Lunch letter from school to katie@lakecountrysoccer.org.

5. Pass Back Program:  LCS currently collects soccer cleats which we in turn pass on to those players who are under financial constraints. Please contact the LCS Office for assistance with this program.

Weather Policy

Severe weather can produce all types of scenarios ranging from extreme heat and high winds to heavy rain, lightning, thunder and/or tornadoes. If severe weather approaches the playing area, the safety of the players and fans is the number one priority of LCS.  Some weather conditions may require that the game be suspended while shelter is sought.

Lake Country Soccer utilizes a weather notification app to notify us of lightning in the area.  We will be notified when lightning is 20 miles away and again at 10 miles away.  In the event that the lightning is 10 miles away, we will immediately sound the air horn 1 time which will require the game to be suspended.  Everyone (players, coaches, families, fans) MUST clear the field immediately and move into their cars or other permanent shelter. When the weather notification app gives us the all clear, where no lightning has been detected in the area, we will sound the air horn 2 times.  Once this occurs, everyone can return to the field.   We appreciate everyone adhering to this policy.

*Any game has made it to halftime and the game is canceled or suspended due to weather, the score will stand and be recorded as such.  Any game that has not reached halftime will be replayed in full unless both coaches agree to the score at the moment the game was suspended.  

For more information please contact:

Katie Ellsworth

Program Director

katie@lakecountrysoccer.org

417-862-3211