The Club’s Recreational Program is designed for kids to learn the game of soccer, improve their soccer skills, and to have fun. Participants in the Recreational Program range from first-time players gaining their first experience to the game all the way to players who have participated for many seasons. 

Everyone is welcome!

Welcome to another year of soccer "the beautiful game" at STYSA !!!

FALL 2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Regular Registration: July 1 to August 5
Training (practices) start: Week of August 19
Fall Season games start: September7
Fall Season games end: November 3

Dates for training and start of Fall Season are subject to change and to LSA, CDC, Federal, State and Local guidelines.

Anyone registering after the deadline of August 5 will be placed on a wait list. Players will be notified if space is available so they can register at that point and a late fee of $25 will be added at that time. Players will not be assigned to teams until registration fees have been paid in full.

Registration

Online registration at www.stysa-la.com (SportsConnect) during the specified registration period (see dates above). There is a $3 fee for each transaction collected by SportsConnect. All Registration providers charge fees for transactions. Please note there will be no in-person registration. For assistance, email [email protected]

Training Location

STYSA training will be at Chappapeela Sports Park in Hammond.

Team Formation

Teams are formed and coaches assigned during coaches’ meeting after registration closes. Teams will be formed using the US Youth Soccer age-appropriate guidelines. STYSA will allow playing-up (maximum one-year as per LSA policy for 13 years-old and younger) in some limited cases upon review and approval by STYSA. We will also take requests from players to play for a particular coach but this is not guaranteed. Teams will be formed based on all available players registered and as space permits.  Coaches will contact players to inform them about their assigned training (practice) days, etc.

Team Coaches and Assistants                                                   

Anyone who wishes to volunteer and coach/assist on a team, please register early and also register as a volunteer, so that we can plan ahead and know the number of coaches that are available.

Uniform for 5U-19U players (this cost is included in Registration fees)

The cost of the uniform is included in the registration fee. Teams will be formed immediately after registration closes. Uniforms will be ordered for all teams at that time.

The new uniform consists of two (2) jerseys, shorts, and socks.

For uniform and sizing chart, please see link below:

STYSA - 2024-2025 UNIFORM

4U players do not need to purchase uniform. STYSA will provide uniform shirts to our "Little Stars" at no extra cost.

Help Needed

We continue to need more coaches in our Recreational Program. The success of any Club’s Recreational Program is the result of volunteer coaches who provide the guidance and effort to help the children and to grow the sport in our area. We appreciate the parents who stepped up last Season, and we also understand that there may be some parents who are reluctant to coach because they have not grown up playing soccer and are hesitant to coach. If you would like to volunteer but need help with training or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Our staff coaches will help you conduct your first few practices and help you to become a soccer coach. We can also set up a couple of clinics (before season starts) if needed. We need you and the children need you!

How to get started


One of the great things about youth soccer is that it isn't an expensive sport. Here what your child will need:

Soccer cleats. Soccer cleats are like baseball or softball cleats but the cleats are short and made of rubber (metal cleats are not allowed). Up to the age of 8 or 9, a child doesn't even need soccer shoes and will do perfectly fine in any type of athletic shoe, as long as it fits and provides good support.

Shin Guards. Soccer is definitely a contact sport. Shin guards help reduce the chance of injury to the shin (tibia), the third-most likely area of the body to be injured playing soccer, according to a recent study.

Water bottle. Experts advise your child to drink fluids, preferably water, before, during and after practices and games, even in the cold weather, to avoid dehydration, or worse yet, heat illness. Your child should have his or her own personalized water bottle and needs to be reminded to drink 5 to 9 ounces (10 to 18 1/2 ounce "gulps") every 20 minutes during activity, depending on weight  - Teenagers should drink more. Younger children should be given water bottles with marks on the sides showing how much they should drink each time or told how many "gulps" to drink.

Uniform. See information under Registration content.

Practice T-shirts and shorts.

Soccer ball. For practicing at home. Remember: soccer balls come in different sizes. Make sure to get the size ball your child is using in games and practices.

For 4U-8U Players, use a size 3 Soccer Ball.

For 9U-12U Players, use a size 4 Soccer Ball.

For Players 13U and up, use a size 5 Soccer Ball.