League Overview
Grades 1-4 are separated (boys/girls) and are all in-town matches. They play these games at either West Elementary (1/2 & 3/4) or West Rec (3/4). There are usually about 8 teams per group.
Field Sizes and Game Formats
- Slightly larger field (approx. 35–50 yards long)
- 7v7 gameplay
- Introduction of goalkeepers
- Games are typically officiated by a single referee at grades 1-2, with the introduction of assistant referees (line judges) for grades 3/4
- Coaches continue to emphasize development over competition
- Offside rules are introduced at grades 3/4, helping players learn timing, spacing, and tactical play
| Age | Seasons | Games | Practices | Home Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 1-2 | Spring & Fall | Saturdays | 1x /week | West Elementary |
| Grades 3-4 | Spring & Fall | Saturdays | 1x /week | West Elementary or West Rec |
Games
Games are scheduled on Saturdays except in the event make-up games are needed. Those may be scheduled at any time depending on coach, ref and field availability.
- Developmental league games are held at either West Elementary (1/2 & 3/4) or West Rec (3/4)
The amount of players per team are as follows.
| Min. Players on Field | Standard Players on Field | Max Roster Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 13 |
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Dates, Fees, Deadlines, & Discounts
PYSA remains committed to maintaining affordability; even with our updated structure and the transition to an online store, our registration costs remain significantly lower than many surrounding town organizations.
MULTI-PLAYER DISCOUNT - 50% discount for a third (and any subsequent) player within the same family unit.
Full-Season
Please only select the Full Year (Fall & Spring) option if you are 100% committed to playing both seasons. This helps us accurately project team counts for league placements.
May 1 – 15
Early Bird Registration
$150/Player
Save $15/Player
May 16 – July 14
Open Registration
$165/Player
July 15 – 31
Late Registration
$215/Player
$50 Late Fee/Player
August 1
Full-season Deadline
September – November
Fall Soccer
April – June
Spring Soccer
Spring-Only
Please Note: Registration is $165 per player for one season. Families who register for the Full Year option pay $165 total, with the spring season included at no additional cost.
May 1 – 15
Early Bird Registration
$150/Player
Save $15/Player
May 16 – Jan. 14
Open Registration
$165/Player
January 15 – 31
Late Registration
$215/Player
$50 Late Fee/Player
February 1
Spring-Only Deadline
April – June