FAQ

What age group will my child play in?

The teams are established based on the age of the player. The cut off dates, established by US Soccer and US Youth Soccer, are listed on the chart below. Under no circumstance may an overage player "play down."

Can I request a specific coach/team or specific friend
for my child to play with?

Requests are not accepted. Children will be placed on teams according to their age and previous playing ability (if applicable). When possible, children will be placed with other children from their same school and/or stay with their previous coach.  Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association rules state the following: "Recreational teams may have no more than half of the team returning form the previous year (teams must rotate at least 50% of the team roster from registration year to registration year).  In Wisconsin, this includes no more than 5 returning players."

My son plays football in the fall. My daughter plays volleyball in the fall.  Can he/she play soccer in the spring only?

For those who play football or volleyball in the fall we offer the chance to play soccer in the spring only at a discounted fee. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis and spots are not guaranteed.
*Please Note: If your son plays both, soccer and football, games may conflict!  Be considerate to your coach and team - plan accordingly!  There will be no refunds due to conflicts with football.

When does the season begin?

Fall - Mid/late August

Spring - Mid/late April

Coaches will contact players by the end of August and the end of March to schedule practices. Teams stay together for both fall and spring sessions.

When and how often are practices?

U5/U6 -Practices and games are held on Saturday mornings for one hour.  An optional training session is held one evening per week in addition to the practice and game session Saturday morning.

U7/U8 - Practices are held on weekday evenings usually after 5:00pm. Practice nights are determined by the coach, the coach's availability and field availability. 

U9-U14 - Practices are held on weekday evenings usually after 5:00pm. Practice nights are determined by the coach, coaches availability and field availability. Most teams practice twice a week (i.e. Mon/Wed). Parent requests for practice time or day cannot be honored.

When and where are games played?

All Games are played at Monterey Park

U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10  - Saturday mornings.

U12-U14 - Saturday mornings or afternoons and occasional evenings at Monterey Soccer Park and other local Waukesha County communities. Approximately half the games are played in Oconomowoc and half are played in other Waukesha County communities.

How can I help my child's team or the OSA organization?

Volunteer involvement is the key to your child's positive soccer experience. If you have experience coaching, great, sign up to coach. IF you don't have experience we provide training and licensing and we pay the costs. Interested in becoming a referee? We will cover the costs of your training and licensing. Volunteer to be a coach, assistant coach or team manager, help with marketing and fundraising, or sign up to be a committee coordinator. Check the registration form for opportunities or call OSA at 567-9076

What is the general description of each program?

Micro Soccer - U5 (Age 4) Co-ed
This program is designed for the child who has not played on a team before. The rules of the game are introduced. Fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing and kicking are presented. Parent involvement is highly recommended since children at this age may need some encouragement and motivation. Teams are co-ed. Optional U5 training sessions are held one evening per week in addition to a practice and game session on Saturday mornings.  Registration is open to boys and girls.
 

Minors - U7 (Age 6) Co-ed
This recreational program allows players the opportunity for fun, exercise and development of good sportsmanship. Fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing and kicking are presented and reinforced. Parent involvement is highly recommended. Teams are co-ed. Practices are held one evening a week and games are held on Saturday mornings.  Registration is open to boys and girls.
 

U14 (Ages 12 & 13) Boys and Girls
This recreational program allows players the opportunity for fun, exercise and development of good sportsmanship. Fundamentals of the game such as dribbling, passing and kicking are reinforced. Teams are gender specific. Practices are held two evenings a week and games are played on Saturdays. This age group plays in the Waukesha Area Recreational Soccer (WARS) League with half of the games being played at home and half in other western Waukesha County areas.  Registration is open to boys and girls.  An 11 v 11 format is played.  There are 10 players on the field and a goalkeeper.  Offside is called.  Game time is 2 – 35 minute halves.  Ball size #5 is used. 
 

Academy Soccer Program (Age 9)

The Academy Soccer Program was put into place to insure players experience soccer at a more competitive level.  It entails longer practices, tournaments, and indoor soccer.  Commitment is a key element in this program.

Academy Soccer is open to boys and girls looking to better their skills on the soccer field and compete at a higher level.  Players in this program are often more skilled than the average same age player.   

Select Soccer Program (Ages 10-18)

The competitive soccer program is for the more advanced player.  Tryouts are required and fees are higher.  Contact the OSA office at 567-9076 for more information if you are ready for the challenge.  An administrative fee will be collected when you register.  Additional fees will be collected by each individual team at the beginning of the season. Fees vary per age and select levels.