The Recreational program is designed for players that are just beginning their journey in soccer. We accept all levels in technical and tactical abilities with hopes of them improving those skills throughout their participation in this program. Our aim for the Recreational program is to provide players with a fun and inviting experience while learning the game of soccer. 

All matches occur in Byron with other BYSA teams.  Games are not scheduled with other clubs.  The BYSA Recreation Program understands there are multiple activities with our community.  Should your child be involved in more than one activity which results in missed soccer practices, your child will not be penalized.

Girls and Boys Teams alternate year by year to accommodate those families with religious needs.

• 2025 Spring & Summer:  Pre-K are on Monday/Wednesday, Kindergarten are on Tuesday/Thursday
• 2025 Spring & Summer: 1st - 5th Boys: Monday / Wednesday, 1st - 5th Girls: Tuesday/Thursday
  

The Recreation Teams are coached by parent or community member volunteers.  The sooner volunteers register to coach, the faster we can finalize team rosters and release schedules. 

We are not looking for experts in the sport of soccer.  We are looking for volunteers that are willing to give their time and provide a positive environment. Training is provided through the means of our Coaches Corner and lesson plans, communication with the Director of Coaching, and other drill ideas. 

Questions concerning the Recreational League:  [email protected]

Teams are formed based on the number of registrants as well as gender and grade.
For the Fall season, players should register according to the grade they will be entering in the fall of that year.  For the spring season, players should register according to the grade they are currently in.

Teams will be formed together in the following grades for FALL:
*PreK – Kindergarten (Pre-K includes any child that is at least 4 years old prior to the first practice)
1st - 2nd Grade
3rd - 5th Grade


Teams will be formed together in the follow grades for SPRING:
*PreK
*Kindergarten
1st - 2nd Grade
3rd - 5th Grade

*Indicates these teams are Co-Ed

WHEN DOES THE SEASON START & END?

• The Recreational program is a 6 week program
• Practices will start the last week in April all grade levels
  • (Weather Permitting)
    

WHAT DOES THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE:

• PreK through 2nd Grade teams will have 1x/week practice & 1x/week game
• 3rd - 5th Grade teams will have 2x/week practice and games will be played on Saturday mornings.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GAMES ARE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER:

• The first effort will be made to reschedule that postposed game on a normal practice night.
• If practice nights are not available due to the number of reschedules from the weather, we will look at the possibility of Friday evenings.

GAME LOCATIONS

• PreK – 2nd Grade
  Byron Community Recreation Center (also knows is BCRC Fields)
  1650 4 th St NE, Byron MN 55920
• 3rd - 5th Grade
  Byron Soccer Complex (also known as BSC)
  240 20 th St NE, Byron MN 55920

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY RECREATION PLAYER NEED

• Shin Guards are mandatory at all practices and games for all ages.
• Soccer Socks (to be worn outside your shin guards).
• Soccer Ball
  PreK – Kindergarten: Size 3 Ball
  1st - 2nd Grade: Size 3 Ball
  3rd - 5th Grade: Size 4 Ball
• Water Bottle
• Cleats (No football or baseball cleats)
  PreK – 2nd Grade: OPTIONAL
  3rd - 5th Grade: Required
• Glasses Strap if applicable
  3rd - 5th Grade: Required (Referee Rule)

REGISTRATION COST: $75.00

GUARANTEE DEADLINE: February 28th , 2024

Any registrations received after the deadline will result in an additional $25.00 LATE FEE.

Registrations received after Deadline date will be accepted, as space on teams allow, UP TO ONE WEEK AFTER THE ORIGINAL DEADLINE

REFUND POLICY
If a player drops for any reason, the refund will be as follows:

• Prior to the Late Fee taking effect (GUARANTEE DEADLINE) full refund will be issued on request.
• 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.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Scholarships or financial assistance will be made available to those players that demonstrate a need.
BYSA financial aid applications are available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.