REMINDERS FOR SPRING 2026:
Early Bird Discount will be in effect through January 15th.
Beginning January 16th, price will increase by $20 per player.
Your player's true age division will be the same as in Fall 2025.
We do not automatically reassign players to the same team. All requests must be entered in the form during registration.
If you are interested in "playing up" in the spring season, you must contact us, even if you played up previously!
[email protected]
INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR PROGRAMS WITH A WEEKNIGHT PRACTICE AND SATURDAY GAMES.
** PROGRAM SIZED IS LIMITED AND TEAM FORMATION IS DEPENDENT ON SUFFICIENT VOLUNTEER COACHES**
** WE WILL UTILIZE A WAITLIST TO MANAGE NUMBER OF PLAYERS BASED ON NUMBER OF COACH VOLUNTEERS AND FIELD SPACE**
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 reimbursement of the fees for the child of the head coach!
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
PROGRAMS AT MCALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELDS |
| Season: | March 2 - May 17 |
| Divisions Offered: | 6U (2020 & 2021 Birth years)
8U (2018 & 2019 Birth years)
10U (2016 & 2017 Birth years)
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) or other CSA Rec field if necessary.
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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.
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 February 1 and are subject to approval and space availability.
U6 Teams (Players Born in 2020 and 2021)
Plays 3 v 3 with no goalie. 6 to 7 players per team.
U8 Teams (Players Born in 2018 & 2019)
Plays 4 v 4 with no goalie. 7 to 9 players per team.
U10 Teams (Players Born in 2016 & 2017)
Plays 7 v 7 with goalie. 10 to 13 players per team.
• If you are looking for a Saturday-only program for U5/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 6U, 8U and 10U Divisions |
• Spring Season begins March 2 and ends no later than May 17.
• One evening 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 6U, one hour for 8U and 10U.
• U6 and U8 practices begin at 5:30pm; U10 practices begin at 5:30pm or 6:45pm as available.
• A parent or designated adult guardian that provides transportation for the player must remain onsite at all times. Players may not be dropped off.
See our FAQs for more information on practice nights, siblings and friend requests - click here! |
GAME INFORMATION
McAlpine ES 6U, 8U and 10U Divisions |
• Games are played at McAlpine Elementary School, 9100 Carswell Lane (MAP), or other CSA Rec fields if demand requires.
• 6 games minimum per season; played primarily on Saturdays between 9am and 5pm.
• Scheduled game days: March 14, March 21, March 28, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9
• "Let Them Play" Day is April 18th
• Easter/Spring Break: April 4 - April 12 (No Games or practices)
• Rain dates if determined to be necessary: Sundays in season.
• A parent or designated adult guardian that provides transportation for the player must remain onsite at all times. Players may not be dropped off.
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FEES
McAlpine ES 6U, 8U and 10U Divisions |
U6: $140 per season
U8: $160 per season
U10: $170 per season
Beginning January 16, prices increase by $20.
• 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.
• Requests for registration cancellation must be received by February 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 February 1.
• Volunteer to coach your child's team and your fees will be reimbursed when the season starts. You can volunteer during the player registration process. Limit of one discount per team.
• Uniform is NOT included in fee. Please see below. |
UNIFORM ORDERING INFORMATION & REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
McAlpine ES 6U, 8U and 10U Divisions |
"HOME" UNIFORM: Yellow CSA Jersey, black shorts, and black socks
"AWAY" UNIFORM: White CSA Jersey, black shorts and black socks
• This is same uniform used for Fall 2025. This is the final season for the yellow/white jersey set.
• If you do not have this uniform kit, it must be purchased separately as follows:
Players are required to purchase the two jerseys online from Soccer.com. (One yellow jersey and one white jersey).
Players are also required to have black athletic shorts, black soccer socks, shinguards, cleats and a ball. These can be purchased at soccer.com OR any other store.
• A white CSA practice t-shirt will be provided during the first practice/game.
• CLICK HERE FOR ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
McAlpine ES 6U, 8U and 10U 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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