Lafayette Parks and Recreation

Greetings Lafayette Soccer, 

The spring SOCCER OPENER will be Saturday, April 20.    The season will end on June 1.  No games on Memorial Day Weekend.     These dates are subject to change based on weather.    

The township has the annual Spring Cleanup day on April 27th, so we schedule one Sunday Afternoon Game Day, April 28th. The remainder of the season will be scheduled for Saturday mornings.  Memorial Day weekend Saturday, May 26th will be no-play due to the holiday.  The season closer will be Saturday, June 3.       

SPRING SOCCER DIVISIONS   

U6 Division is for 4-5 YO players. Teams are kept small with 5-6 players. Fields are modified for beginner play. U6 teams practice for 30 minutes and play for 30 minutes during their one hour time slot. Parents coach these teams. Because U6 teams are small, it is important for everybody to make it to the games so teams have enough players. Players need soccer socks, shin guards, and water bottles, Each player should have a #3 soccer ball. Cleated shoes are recommended but running shoes work fine.  ($25 Registration)

U8 Division is for 6-7 YO players.  Each team will have 6-7 players on the roster. Games are played 5x5. All games are on Saturdays during a 1 hour time slot. The U8 teams usually practice 1X per week. Coaches and parents decide which evening to practice. Teams and field sizes are kept small. Games are played 5X5 with goals. Players should come with soccer socks, shin guards, water bottles, and cleated shoes. Each player should have their own #3 soccer ball.  ($35 Registration)

U10 Division is for 8-9 YO players. Each team will have 9-10 players. The games are played 7X7. The field is sized up and and goalies are used.  Typically, U10 practice 2X per week. Coaches and parents agree which nights work best.  Players need their own cleats, soccer socks, water bottles and cleats. A size #4 ball is used.  ($40 Registration)

U12/14 Division is for players 10-13 YO. Each team will have 13 players. The games are played 10x10.  This division plays in a league with Chippewa Falls Youth soccer league. Games are scheduled on Saturdays at either Lafayette or at Casper Field. Practices are 2X a week on nights agreed to by coaches and parents.  Players should come with their own gear ($40) Registration.