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Fall and spring recreational soccer on a team in your own part of Leelanau County: volunteer coaches, one game a week, low fees and scholarships.

Ages U5 to U12

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On this page 5 sections
  1. At a glance
  2. Seasons
  3. Age groups
  4. Games and practices
  5. Want more soccer?

Rec is where most kids in the club play. The aim is for them to have fun and come to love the game, and they learn a lot along the way.

When and where

Practices
one evening a week (U12: one or two), set by each coach
Games
Saturday mornings
Your team’s times
In TeamSnap

At a glance

Ages
U5 to U12, born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2022. No try-out, no experience needed.
Where
at the fields in your own area: Suttons Bay, Leland, Glen Lake (Maple City), Northport and Elmwood. Fields & Dates
Time
one game and one practice a week, for 6–8 weeks each season up through U10, and one game but two practices per week for U12.
Cost
$35–$90, depending on age group. If the cost is hard for your family, the club offers discounts and scholarships for families in need. Fees & financial help
How to join
register online through TeamSnap by the deadline, and your child is guaranteed a place on a team. How to register

Seasons

Fall: usually starts after Labor Day and runs about 6–7 weeks, ending with the Romp ’n Stomp in the second half of October.

Spring: usually starts in mid-April and runs about 7–8 weeks, ending with the Romp ’n Stomp in early June.

You can register for the full season, fall only or spring only. Fall and spring each have their own form. Dates for 2026–27 go up on Fields & Dates as the club announces them.

Age groups

The divisions are U5 (All-Star Academy), U6, U8, U10 and U12. Your child plays in the area you choose, in the division for their age group. Not sure which one? Enter your child’s birth year and month:

When was your child born?

Choose the year and month to see their age group for 2026–27.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023).

    Rec starts at U5, so next season.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024).

    Rec starts at U5.

  • U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022).

    Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.

  • Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023).

    Rec starts at U5, so next season.

  • U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021).

    Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).

  • U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022).

    Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.

  • U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021).

    Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).

  • U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019).

    Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).

  • U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017).

    Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015).

    Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9).

    They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

  • U17 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    LSC United doesn’t have a team for this age at the moment.

  • U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011).

    Rec goes up to U12.

    They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

Age groups now follow the school year, August 1 to July 31, for rec and LSC United alike. Rec divisions for 2026–27 are to be confirmed.

Age group2026–27
U4Too young for 2026–27 (born August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023). Rec starts at U5, so next season.
U5U5 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022). Rec: U5 All-Star Academy or U6, whichever suits your child. Not sure? Ask through the club’s Facebook page.
U6U6 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021). Rec: the U6 group (co-ed, 4v4).
U7U7 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020). Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).
U8U8 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019). Rec: the U8 group (boys and girls separate, 4v4).
U9U9 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018). Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U10U10 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017). Rec: the U10 group (boys and girls separate, 7v7). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U11U11 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016). Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U12U12 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015). Rec: the U12 group (boys and girls separate, 9v9). They can also try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U13U13 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U14U14 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U15U15 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.
U16U16 in 2026–27 (born August 1, 2010 to July 31, 2011). Rec goes up to U12. They can try out for LSC United, the club’s competitive teams.

More on how age groups work.

The youngest players, in the U5 All-Star Academy, sign up one season at a time, with no full-season price. It’s an introduction to organized sport and moving well, with very little real “game” play. What they wear: no uniform; each player gets a T-shirt. If your child is on the edge between U5 and U6 and you’re not sure which fits better, ask us through the club’s Facebook page.

Games and practices

Every rec coach is a volunteer, usually a parent. Your coach sets the practice day, one evening a week. Games are once a week, usually on Saturday mornings. Your team’s times are in TeamSnap.

The Romp ’n Stomp is the club’s own tournament, held twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring rec seasons, at Myles Kimmerly Park in Maple City. Every age group plays, and U10 and U12 teams traditionally play for 1st- and 2nd-place medals.

Want more soccer?

Players U9 to U16 who want extra practice and tournaments can try out for LSC United. It’s an add-on: U9 and U10 United players can still play rec, at no extra charge.

Next season

When registration opensFields & Dates