** PROGRAM SIZED IS LIMITED**
** REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WHEN FULL**
The emphasis of CSA RECREATIONAL SOCCER is on players having fun and making new friends while participating in the great sport of soccer!
Our program utilizes PARENT VOLUNTEER COACHES! Without coaches, there will not be teams! Please consider volunteering to coach your child's team. You can volunteer during registration, and we offer discounted registration!
Our programs are TEAM-BASED, OPEN ENROLLMENT programs! There are no tryouts or evaluations for our general recreation programs. Teams are formed based on practice night and friend requests within your age group.
| QUICK FACTS ABOUT PROGRAMS OFFERED AT MCALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELDS |
| Season: | September 4 through Mid-November .See Calendar below. |
| Divisions Offered: | KickStarters U6 Coed Saturday only program.
Under-6, Under-8, Under-10, separate teams for boys and girls. |
| Practice Location: | McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Lane, Charlotte (MAP)
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| Practice Days: | One Practice per week, on the same night each week, assigned based on parent preferences and coach availability.
May be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. |
| Game Location: | McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Lane, Charlotte (MAP)
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| Game Days: | Saturdays in season. Game times vary. Sunday afternoon and Friday evening games are possible for make ups. |
Click here to view options for older players and other locations.
KICKSTARTERS RETURNS FOR FALL 2023 FOR AGES 4 and 5.
This CO-ED program meets on Saturdays only for a team practice followed immediately by a game.
It is popular with the following players/families:
Players who are new to soccer or any organized sports,
Families unable to commit to a weeknight practice,
Parents of U6 players who cannot coach on weeknights.
If your child has played soccer previously and is comfortable with sports, our regular U6 program is likely to be a better fit!
INFORMATON BELOW IS FOR OUR WEEKDAY PRACTICE/SATURDAY GAME DIVISIONS.
AGE GROUPS OFFERED
McAlpine Elementary School Fields |
Separate teams for boys and girls.
Soccer age groups are based on YEAR OF BIRTH, not current age or grade. Two birth years are combined in each age division as shown.
Please see our age group policy - requests to play up must be made prior to July 31 and are subject to approval and space availability.
U6 Teams (Players Born in 2018 and 2019. must be at least 4 by September 1)
Plays 3 v 3 with no goalie. 6 to 7 players per team.
U8 Teams (Players Born in 2016 & 2017)
Plays 4 v 4 with no goalie. 7 to 9 players per team.
U10 Teams (Players Born in 2014 & 2015)
Plays 7 v 7 with goalie. 10 to 13 players per team.
• If you are looking for a Saturday-only program for U6, please check out our KickStarters program.
• We partner with Soccer Shots for players under 4 - click here!
• Older players are welcome at our nearby McKee Road Park location - Click here for U12 or click here for middle school and high school age players!
• To consider a different location, please click here to return to the Program Summary page for all options. |
PRACTICE INFORMATION
McAlpine ES U6, U8, U10 Divisions |
• Fall Season begins September 4 and ends no later than November 19.
• One practice per week at McAlpine Elementary School fields, 9100 Carswell Lane, Charlotte (MAP).
• Practice nights available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday, dependent on coach availability.
• Players are assigned to a practice night and time based on coach availability & special requests.
• You can request one "blackout" night during registration to avoid conflicts with other activities.
• Practices are 45 minutes for U6, one hour for U8 and U10.
• U6 and U8 practices begin at 5:30pm; U10 practices begin at 5:30pm or 6:45pm as available.
See our FAQs for more information on practice nights, siblings and friend requests - click here! |
GAME INFORMATION
McAlpine ES U6, U8, U10 Divisions |
• Games are played at McAlpine Elementary School, 9100 Carswell Lane (MAP), or other nearby fields if demand requires.
• 6 games minimum per season; played primarily on Saturdays between 9am and 5pm.
• Scheduled game days: Saturdays: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
• Rain dates: November 11, 18, and Sunday afternoons in season.
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FEES AND POLICIES
McAlpine ES U6, U8, U10 Divisions |
6U: $140 per season
8U: $160 per season
10U: $170 per season
• We do our best to meet requests, but they are not guaranteed.
• Refunds are not provided due to schedule conflicts, change requests, registration errors or requests that could not be met, sorry.
• Requests for registration cancellation must be received by August 1 to be eligible for credit or refund. All cancellations are subject to $25 administrative fee. No refunds/credits for individual player registration cancellations received after August 1.
• Volunteer to coach your child's team and receive a discount.
• Uniform is NOT included in fee. Please see below. |
UNIFORM ORDERING INFORMATION & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
McAlpine ES U6, U8, U10 Divisions |
• We are using a sky blue uniform this season that includes a jersey, shorts and soccer socks.
• If you do not have a blue uniform, it must be purchased separately. Approximate cost $58 + tax and shipping.
• Click here for uniform ordering information and other required equipment.
• A white CSA t-shirt will be provided. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
McAlpine ES U6, U8, U10 Divisions |
Check out our FAQ and Special Request Policies page by clicking here!
We need PARENT volunteers to coach!
CSA Curriculum and training provided!
Volunteer during registration or click here for more info!
Supplemental Instruction and Training Available Free to Registered Players
Players of all ages are welcome to attend our FREE rec level supplemental training.
Please click here for details.
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