Recreation
League
FAQ
Eligibility
Who is eligible to play in Recreation League?
Rec teams include players from PreK through 5th grade. Players must be at least 4 years old prior to the first practice to play in Rec league as PreK.
Rec teams are formed based on grade, gender, and the number of registrants. In Rec league kids are assigned to a team of their grade level, with no exceptions.
For the SPRING Rec season, teams will be formed for these groups:
PreK (coed)
Kindergarten (coed)
1st - 2nd Grade Girls
1st - 2nd Grade Boys
3rd - 5th Grade Girls
3rd - 5th Grade Boys
For the FALL Rec season, teams will be formed for these groups:
PreK (coed)
Kindergarten (coed)
1st - 2nd Grade Girls
1st - 2nd Grade Boys
3rd - 5th Grade Girls
3rd - 5th Grade Boys
SPRING practices will start the last week in April for all teams (weather permitting).
The spring Rec program will run for 6 weeks.
FALL practices will start the last week of August (weather permitting) and will end the first week of October.
Schedules
What is the weekly schedule?
PreK - 2nd Grade teams
1 weeknight practice and 1 weeknight game each week
3rd - 5th Grade teams
2 weeknight practices and 1 Saturday morning game each week
Where are practices and games held?
PreK – 2nd Grade
Byron Community Recreation Center (also knows as BCRC Fields)
1650 4th St NE, Byron MN 55920
3rd - 5th Grade
Byron Soccer Complex
240 20th St NE, Byron MN 55920
Cost
What is the registration cost?
The cost of Rec League registration is $90 for all ages. A late fee of $25 is incurred for late registrations.
What is your refund policy?
It is the policy of BYSA to retain all registration fees for any player withdrawing from the association after team assignments have been made. In the unlikely event of a full season cancelation, all but $25 will be refunded. This amount covers fixed costs associated with registration.
Uniforms & Equipment
Does my child need a uniform?
T-shirt jerseys will be provided to all teams prior to the first game. The cost of the shirts is included in your registration fee.
What equipment does my player need?
All players
Shin guards (mandatory for all practices and games)
Soccer socks (to be worn over shin guards)
Water bottle
PreK-2nd Grade
Size 3 soccer ball
Cleats OPTIONAL but preferred (no football or baseball/softball cleats)
3rd-5th Grade
Size 4 soccer ball
Cleats REQUIRED (no football or baseball/softball cleats)
Glasses strap if applicable (Required by referee rules)
Coaching
Who coaches traveling teams?
Our coaches are all parent volunteers. No previous soccer experience is required for coaching Rec League, especially at the youngest ages. We provide training for our coaches, so all you need is a willingness to jump in and help out with our young players!
If you are willing to coach, please sign up when you register your child. We are looking for volunteers that are willing to give their time, and provide a positive environment while teaching these young players the basics of soccer and how to be a team player.
Do coaches and managers need a background check?
Our coaches and assistant coaches are all required to complete three pre-requisites. (1) Background check (2) Concussion training and (3) SafeSport training. We realize that this takes some of your time, but we are required by state and federal law to have our volunteers complete these requirements. We highly recommend that each team have at least one coach and one assistant that has completed all three requirements. At least one adult who has completed all three requirements must be present at every practice and game.