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 & fall Rec seasons, 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

Special requests include team placement, preferred practice days or times, etc. 

Unfortunately, we cannot consider special requests. While we are very pleased that our Rec program is growing, the increased size has made it impossible to juggle the number of special requests we receive each season. Rec League teams are formed by the BFC Rec League Directors, and we make every effort to keep the teams fair and balanced.

SPRING season will start the last week in April for all teams (weather permitting) and will run for 7 weeks.

FALL season will start the last week of August for all teams (weather permitting) and will run for 7 weeks.

WEEK 1: 

• All teams
• Practice only

WEEKS 2 - 7:

• 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

PreK – 2nd Grade

Byron Community Recreation Center (BCRC)

1650 4th St NE, Byron MN 55920

3rd - 5th Grade

Byron Soccer Complex

240 20th St NE, Byron MN 55920

Practices are  not rescheduled. 

When a game must be postponed due to weather, we will first try to reschedule the game on a normal practice night. If a practice night is not available, we try to reschedule on another day. Our ability to reschedule is dependent on field and team availability. For 3rd–5th grade games, please be advised that we may not have referees available at make-up games because it is difficult to find coverage.

The cost of Rec League registration is $90 for all ages. A late fee of $25 is incurred for late registrations.

If we allow late registration, there are some conditions:

• ALL late registrations will result in an additional $25 LATE FEE.
• Registrations received after the initial registration deadline will be accepted ONLY if space on teams allows.
• Late registrants are not guaranteed a jersey. Rec jerseys are a special order item and we do not order extras.

Yes, we offer payment options for rec registration. Payment options will vary by season, but generally payments can be made in two or three installments, with the first payment due at the time of registration. 

Please refer to this link for our full refund policy:  Byron Futbol Club Refund Policy

BFC wants all children that are interested to have the opportunity to play soccer and be part of a team! Scholarships or financial assistance will be made available to those players that demonstrate a need.

The BFC financial aid application will be available as part of Rec registration. Please contact info@bysamn.org for more information.

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.

We are thankful for the partnership of our BFC sponsors in supporting our rec program! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please click here.

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)

All Recreation League coaches are parent volunteers - YES, YOU! 

No previous soccer experience is required to coach, only a positive attitude and a willingness to teach our youngest athletes the basics of soccer and team play. We have training material available in our Coaches Corner and our experienced Rec coaches have passed down their knowledge from year to year.

If you are willing to coach, please register when you register your child.

Head Coaches are reimbursed their child’s full $90 registration fee and Assistant Coaches are reimbursed $50 of their child’s registration fee. Reimbursements will be issued via check at the end of their season commitment.

Head coaches must be at least 18 years old.

Our coaches and assistant coaches are all required to complete three pre-requisites. 

• Background check 
• Concussion training 
• 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. At least one adult who has completed all three requirements must be present at every practice and game.

Your basic contact information (name, phone number, and email address) will be shared with your coach. The coach will only use these details to share information with the team or to contact you in case of an emergency.