Youth Soccer Program 2024
CCSA and Houghton FC will collaborate in 2024 in order to offer the best recreational soccer experience possible for all youth in the area. All Summer recreational programs will be administered both by CCSA & Houghton FC. There are 3 different programs that an individual can choose from depending on their age. One option for U13-U18 players, two options for U5-U12 players. U5-U12 players may choose to participate in one or both programs! Details of each program are available on the website.
Select league program is administered by Houghton FC. Teams in select league program travels to play more competitive games against teams in the Upper Peninsula as well as neighboring states.
A year at a glance
2024 Summer Recreational Program
| Option | Age Group | Birth Years | Dates* | Days | Register at | Registration ends on |
| A | U13 – U18 | 2006 – 2011 | May 22 – July 10 | Wed/Sat | CCSA | May 7 |
| B | U5 – U12 | 2012 – 2019 | May 28 – July 20 | Tue/Thu & Alt. Sat | HFC | May 7 |
| C | U5 – U12 | 2012 – 2019 | July 22 – Sept. 14 | TBD | CCSA | June 25 |
Age Groups:
Chart below shows the age group defined by a player’s birth year for the 2024 Summer Recreational Season.
*This is for the recreational league ONLY*
Registration:
Registration for program options A & C will be handled by CCSA –> Click HERE
Registration for program option B will be handled by Houghton FC –> Click HERE
Houghton FC Summer Recreational season:
Click here for the details of Houghton FC’s Summer recreational program (option B) offered in 2024.
Select League (2024-2025):
The 2024-2025 Select League program is open for players born in 2016 and older. Select league is meant for players who seek to develop beyond the recreational level and willing to work for it. Main focus of the program is on player development while offering a more competitive environment. Players are expected to participate in scheduled practices. All players will have an opportunity to play in games however, the playing time will be adjusted based on the commitment/opponent level when making game roster decisions.
Tryout will be held mid June and the season will run from August – October 2024 and May/June 2025.
Click here for more information on our Select League program
Spring Training:
Spring Training program is typically offered during the months of March/April/May on weekly basis.
Click here for details of Spring Training program offered in 2024.