2024 Summer Recreational Season

Overview of area youth soccer in 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.

OptionsAge GroupBirth YearsDates*DaysRegister atRegistration ends:
AU13 – U182006-2011May 22 – July 10Wed/SatCCSAMay 7
BU5 – U122012 – 2019May 28 – July 20Tue/Thu & Alt. SatHoughton FCMay 7
CU5 – U122012 – 2019July 22 – Sept. 14TBDCCSAJune 19
*Season dates may be adjusted based on the number of registrations

What to expect with Houghton FC Summer Recreational season (Option B):

Houghton FC’s Summer Recreational season is for players in the U5 – U12 age groups.  The season will run from May 28th until July 20th.
Our league will be off EVERY OTHER SATURDAY through the summer season so we can all enjoy our beautiful Keweenaw summer.  Weekends off are: June 8, 22 and July 6.Some games will be played on weekday evenings.

Players/teams in U6: will play twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, and alternating Saturdays

Players/teams in U8: will play twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays and alternating Saturdays

Players/teams in U10 and U12: will play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Saturdays

Championship & awards: Playoff games will be on the last week and all participants and champions will receive medals!

*Days and times may be adjusted depending on the number of players registered.
Please check our Calendar for more details.

Cost: 

Coaches:

Location:

Summer Recreational League (2024) will be played at Hubble Field at Michigan Tech

Special Requirements:


Players are required to bring the following items:

  • Soccer cleats & shin guards (highly encouraged) 
  • Soccer ball (U5-U8 size 3, U9-U12 size 4)
  • Water bottle
  • Athletic clothing suitable for activity
  • No jewelries of any kind allowed
  • Uniforms are encouraged but not required. Players must wear a solid red shirt, black shorts and a pair of red soccer socks, or a solid white shirt, black shorts and a pair of white soccer socks if you choose to not purchase a uniform kit. 
    *We recommend visiting the spring/summer gear swap on Saturday, April 20th where gently used soccer gears are available for purchase! Please visit the event detail page:*

Uniforms:

Uniform cost is separate from registration cost. Cost of kit:  

  • Adult: about $70 plus shipping
  • Youth: about $65 plus shipping  
  • All teams in all age groups use the same uniform, one red jersey, one white jersey, black shorts, one pair of red socks and one pair of white socks
  • Kits will be available through the online Team Store and links will be e-mailed after registration is complete

Registration is now open!

Registration will close on May 7th. Please register early as there will be no late registration this year.