With its roots dating back to 1986, Charlevoix Youth Soccer (CYS) has been promoting youth soccer in the Charlevoix area for over 30 years.
We are a children's youth soccer club under the direction of the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) that encourages exercise, education, individual growth and fun.
Our Philosophy and Guidance is from USA Soccer to support the growth and improvement of grassroots soccer.
Important CYS Information
DATES TO REMEMBER
Rec League
Sign Up: June 1st to August 1st
Season: August 20th – September 25th
Spring Travel Soccer
Sign Up: February 15h – March 10th
Season: April 25th – June 10th
Winter Futsal
Sign Up: November 20th – December 5th
Season: December 10th – February 28th
Fall Travel Soccer
Sign Up: July 15th – August 5th
Season: September 10th – October 25th
AGE MATRIX
All soccer clubs in the US have switched to birth year to determine what age group a player plays in. For instance a player born in the year 2012 will play in the U8 age group for the 2019-20 season. Also note that the format “U followed by age” really means younger than that age. For example, U8 should be read as Under 8.
Due to the sign up numbers of players, we may need to combine divisions to create enough teams to play multiple games per week. We have combined the U7 & U8, U9 & U10, and the U11 & U12 age groups.
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Birth Year / Age Group
2014 = U6
2013 = U7
2012 = U8
2011 = U9
2010 = U10
2009 = U11
2008 = U12
2007 = U13
2006 = U14
2005 = U15
2004 = U16
2003 = U17
2002 = U18
2001 = U19
NEWS
NEW PLAYER INQUIRIES
New to the area? Interested in joining CYS?
Email us at charlevoixyouthsoccer@hotmail.com to discuss options.
LOST & FOUND
We will constantly have items that have been lost or found on the fields. We keep them in a bin located in the concession stand. Items will remain for 90 days. All unclaimed items in good condition will be donated to local charities after 90 days.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
CYS is proud to give two $500 scholarships each year to qualified applicants. Please read and complete the application below.
REFEREES
CYS is always looking for certified refs and will reimburse you for the cost of the re/certification class if you are willing to referee games for the fall rec season and the travel teams. CYS will also help to pay for referee uniforms up to $125 (one time only). Every certified referee gets paid for the games they officiate. Click below to get info on dates and times of classes.
This information is for players, coaches and parents.
CYS FIELDS
Charevoix Youth Soccer outdoor training practices and recreational games are played at Shanahan Field in Charlevoix.
Indoor practices and Futsal take place at one of the Charlevoix Public Schools.
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Travel Soccer games take place in northern Michigan, and are dependent on where teams are established each season. They may be located in Charlevoix, Petoskey, Traverse City, Cadillac, Grayling, Gaylord, Kalkaska or other nearby locations.
Address
Charlevoix Youth Soccer
P.O. BOX 656
Charlevoix, MI 49720
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