FAQs

Opening day for the 2023 season is scheduled for August 19, 2023.

The last game will be played on October 28,2023. The tournament for U10 divisions and higher is scheduled for November 4, 2023.

Opening Day will consist of a ceremony where all the players along with their family and friends come to the field for a big celebration to kick off the season. There will be vendors, food for sale, raffles, free face painting, soccer gear swap and the first games of the season will be played.

Soccer cleats and shin guards are required for each player. A water bottle is also recommended.

All games will be played on Saturdays at Middletown High School.

There are pre-approved locations around south Lake County where coaches can hold their practices. It will be up to the coach to select the days, times and locations.

Coaches will be reaching out to parents to inform them of practice days, times and locations soon. Coaches may begin practicing after July 17th. If you have not heard from your child’s coach, don’t worry. We are still short a few coaches, so we are working diligently to fill those positions and finalize those teams. 

If you have not heard from your child’s coach, don’t worry. We are still short a few coaches, so we are working diligently to fill those positions and finalize those teams. Their coach will reach out as soon as they can.

No. Coaches will provide soccer balls during practice.

U5, U6, U8 = SIZE 3
U10, U 12 = SIZE 4
U15 = SIZE 5

You can fill out the online sponsorship form on our website (clearlakeysl.org) or contact Justin Vincent, Sponsorship & Fundraising Representative, at fundraising@clearlakeysl.org.

Yes! CLICK HERE to view the different sponsorship levels and benefits.

Yes! We do offer a returning sponsor discount for most levels. Please refer to the Sponsorship flyer for pricing and details.

CYSL is a non-profit organization and operates solely on fundraisers, sponsorships and registrations. We highly encourage teams to participate in fundraising events throughout the season.

Children aged 4-14 are eligible to play in the 2023 season. If your child was born on or before 2019, they are eligible.

Registration for the 2023 season will close on June 1st. Late registrations will be accepted until June 15. All late registrants will be added to the waitlist. 

You will be able to upload a copy of your child’s birth certificate online during registration.

Registration is $125/player.

Yes, the fee includes a uniform (jersey, shorts and socks).

Once registration closes, rosters will be created and coaches will be assigned. Coaches will begin reaching out to their teams around mid July.

You may make a buddy request during registration. We will try to accommodate everyone the best we can, but we are not able to guarantee it.

This year, we revamped the program and are offering volunteer opportunities, equating to a larger discount than the previous sibling discount.

We are not accepting coach requests. We will do our best to create even teams to ensure every child has a great experience.

The Game Day Facilitator (aka Referee) will oversee recreational youth soccer matches to make sure there is a safe, fair and enjoyable soccer environment for players, coaches and spectators.

Youth age 13+ can get certified to be a Game Day Facilitator.

Yes! Game Day Facilitators will get paid per game they facilitate. The fee paid is based on the division. Certified Game Day Facilitators will get paid a premium per game.

Yes. The course is 6 hours long, so we divided it into two days. You must attend both days to become certified.

Yes! They have the option to get paid or earn community service hours for each game they facilitate.