BFC forms traveling teams for ages U9 through U18 for the spring season, and U9 through U13 for the fall season as our players in 7th grade and higher will play on school teams.

The youngest age group BFC accepts into our Traveling League program is U9. Players of birth years younger than the current U9 age group according to the MYSA chart are welcome to join our Rec League program. Please note that the U9 minimum age is in alignment with other clubs in our region.

We will make every effort to roster all registered players on a Traveling team. However, if we do not have enough registered U9 players in a season to properly form a team, those players will be provided the opportunity to register with our Rec program. Please DO NOT double register your U9 player with both Traveling and Rec. If your player needs to move to Rec, we will accommodate regardless of registration deadlines.

BFC forms Traveling League teams based on player birth year. This is in alignment with Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. You can find a current birth year chart here: Birth Year and Season Matrix

Spring season - mid April (weather permitting) to late June

Fall season - late August to mid October

Practice days and times will be finalized after registration is complete, as the schedule is based upon the number of teams we form.

All practices are held at locations in Byron. Games will be played in Byron and at locations across Southeast MN and in the Twin Cities region.

BFC board members will determine when practices or home games need to be canceled due to inclement weather. Cancelations will be made in accordance with our weather guidelines, which may be found on our Resources page. Communication of cancelations is sent via email and posted on social media.

Practices are typically not rescheduled.  

When a game must be postponed due to weather, BFC traveling directors will work with SMSL to evaluate rescheduling options.  Our ability to reschedule is dependent on a number of factors such as the availability of fields, teams, and referees. Rescheduled games will be added to team schedules and communicated to families as soon as possible.

The cost of registration Traveling League depends on the age of the player, and is set as follows for the Spring season. The registration cost for Fall season is lower than the numbers listed here.

U9 - U10 (Based on birth year) $425

• Tetra and/or parent coached team
• At least three "soccer days" per week (three practices or two practices and one game, etc.)
• Outdoor season will run from the end of April through end of June (weather permitting, approx. 8 weeks)
• SPRING ONLY - Indoor practice 1-2 evenings per week (approx. 2 week before season starts) - and dependent on gym availability
• SPRING ONLY - 2 tournaments

U11 - U12 (Based on birth year) $450

• Tetra and/or parent coached team
• At least three "soccer days" per week (three practices or two practices and one game, etc.)
• Outdoor season will run from the end of April through end of June (weather permitting, approx. 8 weeks)
• SPRING ONLY - Indoor practice 1-2 evenings per week (approx. 2 week before season starts) and dependent on gym availability
• SPRING ONLY - 2 tournaments

U13 - U18 (Based on birth year) $495

• Tetra and/or certified parent coached team
• At least three "soccer days" per week (three practices or two practices and one game, etc.)
• Outdoor season will run from the end of April through end of June (weather permitting, approx. 8 weeks)
• SPRING ONLY - Indoor practice 1-2 evenings per week (approx. 2 week before season starts) and dependent on gym availability
• SPRING ONLY - 2 club determined tournaments & 1 optional team choice tournament

Yes, we offer payment options for traveling 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

The BFC uniform is required game attire for all players.  This includes a uniform kit (shorts, home jersey, and away jersey). 

The cost of the uniform is NOT included in the registration fee.  Additional details will be emailed to parents with more details on ordering uniforms prior to the start of the season.

We typically keep a uniform kit for three years. We are changing to a new kit for Spring 2026.

Practices:

• Dress in clothes appropriate for the weather
• Wear shin guards covered with tall socks
• Soccer cleats
• Soccer ball (U9-U12 size 4 / U13+ size 5)
• Water bottle

Games:

• Wear uniform (BFC shorts and jersey with black socks)
• Always bring jersey of opposite color (sometimes teams must change jerseys)
• Shin guards
• Soccer cleats
• Soccer ball (U9-U12 size 4 / U13+ size 5)
• Water bottle
• In cold weather long sleeves and/or long pants may be worn under uniform. Black is preferred.

All adults who have contact with our players (including coaches, assistant coaches, team mangers, and board members) 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. 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.