Transylvania Youth Soccer Association

Recreation Program

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TYSA's Recreation Program

With an emphasis on fun and participation, our recreational division is the ideal environment for most kids. This program is the entry point for children who are new to the game. Experienced players who desire a more competitive environment should consider our EFC Academy or Classic programs. In recreation, we use fun games to develop basic skills, such as ball control and dribbling, and to further players' enjoyment of the game. Recreational soccer is coached by volunteers who are equipped and supported by the organization and will receive communications from the program director with important information and weekly practice sessions throughout the season. Our coaches use a curriculum made up of fun and developmentally appropriate practice activities. Fall season runs from mid-September to early November and our spring season runs from early March to May.

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Spring 2026 Recreation Program Information & Resources

Order Jerseys

Field Maps

Division/Game Guidelines

Division/Game Schedule- Available Feb '26

Referee Guidelines

TYSA/EFC Codes of Conduct

Photo Day Information

Registration

Regular Registration Dates:

Regular Registration Deadline: January 11, 2026

Waitlist Registration:

January 12 - February 1 - $10 LATE FEE

*Registrants on the waitlist will be notified if they can be added for the season. TYSA will NOT add players following this waitlist period unless there are extenuating circumstances. Waitlist registrants not admitted for the Spring 2026 season will be refunded.

Coaches Corner

Risk Management/SafeSport

All coaches are required to complete their NCYSA Risk Management Application (for background check) and SafeSport training prior to coaching for the season. The tutorial to complete this process can be found here: https://www.ncsoccer.org/risk-management-overview/.

Coaching Resources

Spring 2025 Recreation Coaching Guides

KinderKix Division Guide

U6 Division Guide

U8 Boys & U8/U10 Girls Division Guide

U10 Boys Division Guide

U12 Coed & U14/16 Coed Division Guide

NCYSA Coaching Resources

MOJO

Season Information

Registration Fees

KinderKix & U6 (Practice only on Saturdays): $65
U8, U10, U12, U14, U16: $85

Age Divisions

KinderKix/U4 Coed (2/3yo)
U6 Coed (4/5yo)
U8 Boys & U8 Girls (6/7yo)
U10 Boys & U10 Girls (8/9yo)
U12 Coed (10/11yo)
U14/16 Coed (12-15yo)
*Subject to change based on enrollment, see information included in the U8-U16 details below.
Note: Players can play up or down a division depending on maturity, experience, and preference - this list is intended as a guide for parents and guardians to view prior to registration. Reach out to Anna at rec@tysa.us if you would like your child to play in a different division than the division available in our system.

Practice Details

U8-U16 teams will have one practice each week for one hour at the Transylvania County soccer fields (1078 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712). Volunteer coaches choose their practice day and time prior to the season. Due to this, we ask that all registrants for these divisions include any scheduling conflicts for practices. We cannot guarantee that your child will be moved to another team if they are placed on a team whose practice conflicts with their schedule. Most coaches choose Monday-Thursday for practice days, between 4:30-6:30pm.

Safety Information

TYSA guarantees that volunteer coaches will complete their NCYSA Risk Management Application and SafeSport training and have their background check approved prior to actively coaching. We prepare them with a coaches meeting, Coaching Guides for each division, and a free grassroots coaching course. They are responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement to their players. However, they are not caregivers and should not be treated as such. Parents/guardians should plan to stay for the duration of practices and games be engaged with their child's behavior and needs. Everyone's experience will be better for it! On Saturdays, a first aid kit will be available at the TYSA tent for the duration of games.

Game Details

All games will start at either 9AM or 10:15AM. The schedule for the season will be posted on Recreation Resources.

Season Dates

February 2026 : TBD Team Rosters, Practice Schedules, and Game Schedule available
February 2026 : TBD Coaches Meeting
Week of Feb. 23: 8U-18U Practices start
March 7: 1st Game Day
March 14 & 21: Picture days
May 2: Last Game Day
May 9: Make-up game date (games will be held on these dates if there are cancelations for weather or other conflicts)

Division Details

KinderKix and U6 will be placed on a team and the Recreation Director will communicate rosters. KinderKix and U6 will not meet during the week for practice, but will meet every Saturday for the 8 week season. KinderKix will practice/play for 45-60 minutes. KinderKix will likely be split into groups of 10 or less, depending on registration. U6 will be split into individual coed teams and will practice for 30 minutes, then play a matchup against another U6 team for 30 minutes.

U8-U16 will be placed on a team and the Recreation Director will communicate rosters and practice schedules. Practices will be for 60 minutes, once/week with one game scheduled every Saturday for 8 weeks. Depending on registration and volunteers, we will tentatively have a U8/U10 Girls league (playing other girls teams), U12 will be split into individual coed teams, and U14/16 will engage in pool play (one large coed group practicing together and split into even teams on Saturdays).

Volunteers are needed as Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Team Parents!

Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches are encouraged to attend our Coaches Clinic where they will receive their practice resources, equipment, and any other support they need to make this a fun and positive learning experience for everyone! Head Coaches will either receive free registration for any children playing recreational soccer during Spring 2026 OR a $50 Visa Gift Card at the end of the season after turning in all of their equipment as a THANK YOU from TYSA!

Practice and Game Field Location

Transylvania County Parks & Recreation Soccer Fields (1078 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712)

County Facilities

County bathrooms at the Recreation Department and by the Ninja Park will be open for practices and games. Please ensure those using the fields and other county facilities leave them better than they found them.

What equipment does my child need to participate in recreational soccer?

Players will need a soccer ball, shin guards & water bottle. Soccer shoes & socks are recommended but not required.

Soccer Ball Sizes

Size 3: KK, U6, U8 Boys
Size 4: U8/U10 Girls, U10 Boys, U12 Coed
Size 5: U14/16 Coed

Questions? Email rec@tysa.us!

Jersey Order Information

Recreation players are responsible for ordering their jerseys from Lloyd's Soccer. TYSA recommends ordering jerseys by July 16th to receive them in time for the first games on September 6th. Players will ONLY be responsible for purchasing a NAVY jersey, and they do not need to purchase another one if they still have one from a previous season. *Players registered through The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club and El Centro will not be responsible for ordering their jerseys through Lloyd's (this will be completed by TYSA and the partner organization). Please reach out to rec@tysa.us with any questions regarding jersey orders.

FAQs

Which jersey do I need to buy for my child?
All divisions: 1 NAVY jersey (individual teams will wear pinnies)

What is the cost of each jersey?
Each jersey is $15 via Lloyd's soccer. If you are not able to buy jerseys for your child, please reach out to tysasoccer@gmail.com. Our mission is to serve any child, regardless of socioeconomic status, through our programs, and any email requests we receive to waive the jersey fee will be confidential.

Who does not have to order jerseys?
Players who participated in a previous recreation program season can wear the NAVY jersey from a previous season, and any jersey ordered for this spring season can be used for subsequent seasons. Players registered through El Centro and The Cindy Platt Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County are not required to order their jerseys - TYSA will place a bulk order for these players before the season.

When do I need to order my jerseys to receive them for the Fall 2025 season?
Jerseys should be ordered at least two weeks (14 days) before the start of the season in order to receive them by the first game day.

Why is TYSA requiring families to order jersey for players?
TYSA is a small non-profit with one staff member coordinating the recreation program for approximately 300 players each season. This will significantly reduce the legwork required in ensuring each player receives their jersey, and Lloyd's Soccer has made the process simple to order jerseys.