Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for the Spring 2024 season?
Spring 2024 will run from April 6 until June 1. Championship week is June 2-10.
When can I expect to hear from my coach and when will practices begin for the Spring 2024 season?
Coaches receive their team rosters at the coaches meeting in March 20. You should hear from your coach shortly thereafter regarding the practice schedule.
When will games be played?
Specific days will not be finalized until the end of the regular registration period. Historically games have been played on Thursday evenings for the 6U, 8U, and 10U divisions. For the 12U and 15/14U divisions, games have been played on Friday evenings. All divisions will have games on Saturday mornings through early afternoon. Games in some divisions may last until 2:00 or 3:00 pm.
What are the seasons for Recreational soccer?
Kokomo Soccer Club has fall and spring soccer seasons. Kokomo Soccer Club designates the “official” start and end date of each season. Typically, the fall season lasts from the beginning of August to Mid-October and the spring season begins right after spring break and lasts until mid-June.
How often do I register to play?
Registration periods for the fall season opens in early May and closes the middle of June. Spring season registration begins in January and runs through mid-February. New teams are formed for all players each season.
What determines the correct age group for my child?
Age group determination is based on the player's birth year. You can calculate this by taking the calendar year (at the end of the spring soccer season) minus the year the player was born. For example, 2024-2014=10. A player born in 2014 will be in the 10U age group for the fall 2023/ spring 2024 season.
What age divisions are offered in the KSC recreation league?
For the fall season, the recreation league age divisions are: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U. For the spring season only, we offer a high school division for players up to 19U.
When can my child begin playing recreational soccer?
Players must be 4 as of August 1st to participate in the Fall league. Players who turn 4 before April 1st can register for the Spring season, but the league recommends that they wait until the following Fall season. Feel free to reach out with questions regarding this.
Are Recreation teams Co-Ed?
Yes, every team consists of both boys and girls.
How will I find out my team assignment?
All team assignments are made after the regular registration period and are finalized before teams are released to coaches during the pre-season coaches' meeting. Your coach will then contact you after their coaches' meeting concerning team details. The coaches’ meeting typically occurs in late July for the Fall season and late March for the Spring season.
Can I be placed on a team with my friend?
Maybe. We no longer accept buddy requests with one exception. The head coach may select one buddy, namely his/her assistant coach. The assistant coach's child will be placed on the same team with the coaching parent.
Why can’t I choose to play on the same team with all my friends?
Unfortunately, when whole teams are grouped together by coaches or participants, the teams can become unbalanced--which isn’t much fun and defeats the purpose of our recreational program. One of the benefits of recreational soccer is making new friends, experiencing new coaches, and learning new techniques.
What are the times and days of practices?
Head coaches determine the best days and times for their teams to hold practice sessions.
How many practices will there be?
Coaches set their own practice schedules. Commonly the younger players will have 1 or 2 practices per week and older teams usually hold 2 practices per week. Practices increase in duration as the players advance through the different age divisions.
Do I get to keep my uniform?
Yes. A uniform kit (jersey, shorts, & socks) is included with your registration fees. All players receive a new kit each season.
How will I receive my uniform?
Your uniform will be distributed to you by your coach.
What else does my child need to play on a team?
For practices your child should have their own soccer ball in the appropriate size for their age group.
8U and younger: Size 3
10U though 12U: Size 4
14U and older: Size 5
Shin guards are mandatory. Players without shin guards may not practice or play in games.
Soccer cleats are highly recommended, but not required. Cleats for other sports cannot be worn unless the front toe cleat is removed. Metal spikes are not allowed. Players should always bring water to each practice and game.
Can I wear jewelry?
No jewelry of any kind is permitted. Earrings must be removed prior to the start of any practice or game; they cannot be taped over. Wristbands or bracelets cannot be worn unless it is a medic alert bracelet in which case it must be taped to the skin.
Can I wear items in my hair?
You may not have any metal clips or hard plastic items in your hair. You may have cloth hair gatherings (scrunchies, bands). You may also wear hair ribbons. Head bands are allowed, but must remain at the hair line and cannot be lowered to the neck. The referee of the match has the final say as to what can and cannot be worn in the hair.
How many players are on the field?
The recreation league follows Indiana Youth Soccer small-sided game recommendations on proportionally small fields that correspond to the number of players on the field.
6U – 4v4
8U – 4v4
10U - 7v7
12U – 9 v 9
15U – 11 v 11
High school -- Depending on the number of players enrolled it will be either 11 v 11 or 6v6
Will my child have an end of season “tournament”?
Only teams in the 10U and above age groups will participate in the Kokomo Soccer Club end of season tournament.
Do the players receive trophies or medals?
Trophies will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in the Championship game at the end of season tournament for each age group (10U, 12U,15U). 6U and 8U will receive medals on the last week of scheduled games.
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
How can I help?
There are many ways for parents to help. The most important way to help is for you to be supportive of your child, the coach of your team, the referees, and Kokomo Soccer Club as a whole. Our greatest need is volunteer coaches. Every season we are in need of more coaches and assistants. This is a fun and rewarding experience that requires time, but has a significant impact on the lives of a number of children. We require all of coaches to undergo a background check. If you want to be involved, but do not wish to coach, consider becoming a referee. Other volunteer needs are concession stand workers as well as those who paint lines on the fields and empty trash cans. You can volunteer for field setup and tear down days that occur once per season.
If you are interested in helping as a coach, referee, or have a special skill, please contact the Recreation League Director who is shown on the contacts page of the Kokomo Soccer Club website.