Program Information

Click Here for House League Information. 

Click Here for Academy League Information.

South Lyon Soccer Club Philosophy

The South Lyon Soccer Club is a parent sponsored organization whose purpose is to foster, promote and advance the game of soccer; to guard the interest of the players and teams; and to encourage good sportsmanship and fair play both on and off the field. The South Lyon Soccer Club is your club.  It is your participation that makes it all happen.

South Lyon Soccer Club Leagues

House League (U6-U8)
This league is made up of same age co-ed teams that play solely amongst each other within the South Lyon community. A player draft pool formulates new teams each fall and spring session. Players are entitled to play at least ½ of each game unless the coach has taken disciplinary action. Games are usually played on Saturdays at Bartlett Elementary School. Play is at the beginner/basic skill level. See the above flyer for more information.

Academy League (U6-U9)
This program is for those seeking a more intensive soccer experience.  The program will include accelerated training by a National Youth Licensed Staff three-times a week.  The coach/player ratio will be 1/10 or better.  The league is made up of same age co-ed teams that play against House teams within the South Lyon community.  Games are usually played on Saturdays at Bartlett Elementary School.   Game Format is the same as the House League (see above).  Coaches fees will be incurred at $220 per year.  Additional costs are possible for indoor training and/or winter league participation.  The Club reserves the right to change the format, if needed.

Recreation League (U9-U16)
Players are assigned to Recreation teams based on registration only. Players do not try-out for Recreation teams. Players are entitled to play at least ½ of each game unless the coach has taken disciplinary action. Teams are formed prior to the fall and spring seasons based on the number of registered players within an age group and whether a coach is secured. If there are more players registered then vacancies, then they will be sequenced according to the date of receipt of the registration form and fee. They could also be moved up to a higher age group. For the spring session, an attempt is made to keep teams from the previous fall season together. New players are placed in a draft pool for assignment to team vacancies or new teams could be formed if there are enough players and coaches. Late registrants will be placed on teams at the discretion of the SLSC Executive Board. If a player cannot be placed on a team, a full refund will be issued. Games are usually played on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. However, some after 6:00 p.m. weekday games are possible. Games are played at home and away against surrounding communities. Play is at the basic level.

Select League (U9 and up)
Try-outs are conducted in June, prior to the fall soccer season to determine the Select team rosters. If a player is chosen for a Select team, a one-year commitment is required. Skill level is intermediate to advanced.

Premier League (U13 and up)
Try-outs are conducted in June, prior to the fall soccer season to determine the Premier team rosters. If a player is chosen for the Premier team, a one-year commitment is required. Skill level is advanced.

Other Club Information

Practices
House League teams practice one evening per week for one hour and for 30 minutes prior to their Saturday game. All players must bring a ball and water bottle to practices and games. Practice for all other SLSC Leagues are twice a week beginning approximately two weeks prior to the first game.  Days, times and length of practices are determined by the coach of each team.

Season
The 2008/2009 soccer year is August 2008 through June 2009.  Each year is divided into two seasons – fall and spring. The fall season games start in September and the spring season games start in April. Each season usually consists of eight games over an eight-week period. Select and Premier teams may play more then eight games. Practices may begin earlier than September and April.

Requests for Team Placement:  requests for specific teams cannot be guaranteed.  If noted, every effort will be made to try to accommodate requests.

Refunds: The SLSC Executive Board authorizes refunds. All refund requests must be submitted in writing.

Age Groups

What does “U” mean?  Teams are comprised of players who are under a given age on the last day of July of the current soccer year (8/1/2008 – 7/31/2009).

House League (U6-U8) is for children born between 08/01/2000 and 07/31/2003.

Academy League (U6-U9) is for children born between 08/01/1999 and 07/31/2003.

Recreation, Select, and Premier (also known as Inter-Club or Travel) Leagues (U9-U16) accommodate age groups for children born no later than 07/31/2000.

2008/2009 Soccer Season: