Catholic Youth Soccer

Below are details regarding participation in the Catholic Youth Soccer, Inc. program:

• Registration for the Fall 2025 CYS League will be available on June 1, 2025.
• Participants will range from ages of 4 to 18, male and female (co-ed).
• Six divisions by age:  U6, U8, U10, U12, U14 and U18 (Note:  the ‘U’ stands for “Under”).
• Game format 4v4 (four players versus four players, no goalie) for U6 and U8 divisions.
• Game format 7v7 (seven players versus seven players) for U10, U12, U14 and U18 divisions [includes goalie].
• Games will be 40 minutes in length for U6 and U8 divisions (two, 20 minute halves) and 48 minutes in length for U10, U12, U14 and U18 divisions (two, 24 minutes halves).
• No previous soccer experience is necessary.
• Mandatory substitutions will be held every five (5) minutes for U6 and U8 teams and every eight (8) minutes for U10, U12, U14 and U18 teams.
• Teams may travel up to eight times during the regular season to play different teams in our deanery.
• All Catholic Cup Games (the final four games of the season) will be played at the Our Lady of the Rosary Soccer Complex, located at 2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639.
• All players must wear shin guards*.  [*Note: Shin guards can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target, DSG, other sporting good stores or online at Amazon or other online retailers].
• Soccer style cleated shoes (no metal) are highly recommended for play.
• Players must not wear any jewelry including but not limited to: watches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.
• Players should wear the shorts that are issued with their apparel kit; however, if those shorts do not fit. or if the proper size did not come in, black, substitute shorts must be pocketless.
• U6 and U8 teams will play 4v4 on a field approximately 20 yards x 30 yards (no goalie).
• U10, U12, U14 and U18 teams will play 7v7 on a field approximately 40 yards x 60 yards (with goalie).
• Teams practice on most Saturday mornings before their Saturday game at the location noted in the schedule sent by the Director of the CYS Program.
• U6 and U8 teams will practice 30 minutes before game time.
• U10, U12, U14 and U18 teams will practice one hour before game time, unless stated otherwise.
• Coaches may choose to have their practice time on a different day of the week instead of the hour before the Saturday game.
• Games last for approximately one hour for all divisions.
• When you register, you will be asked to link an email account to the family account (NOTICE:  Be advised that e-mail is the primary source of communication between the league, our church and your family.  Please ensure that your email address is typed correctly!).
• For additional information, please visit the Catholic Youth Soccer League Official Website at:  https://www.cystampa.org/

We’re excited to announce the CYS 2025 Summer Camp! This is the perfect opportunity for kids ages 7–13 to enjoy a summer full of soccer, fun, and amazing memories.

Camp Details

Dates:
• June 16 – July 20
• June 23 – July 27
• June 30 – July 4
• July 21 – July 25
• July 28 – August 1

Time: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $180 per week
Ages: 7 – 13 years old
Capacity: Only 112 spots available!

Location:
St Mary Catholic Church
15520 North Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33613

What to Bring:
• Packed lunch each day
• Plenty of sunscreen
• Water Bottle
• Shin Guards and Soccer attire

Camp Daily Agenda:
• 7:00am – 9:00am arrival Inside the Parish Center
• 9:00am Camp Announcements
• 9:30 – 11:30am Soccer drills and games outside
• 11:30am til 1pm lunch inside the Parish Center
• 1pm – 3pm Soccer drills and games outside
• 3pm – pick up games and activities inside the Parish Center

Exciting Bonuses:
• CYS Soccer Backpack – Sign up for all 5 weeks and receive a personalized CYS backpack with your name and CYS embroidered!
• PlayStation 5 Raffle – Campers attending all 5 weeks will be entered to win one of two PlayStation 5s.
• CYS Camp T-Shirt – Every camper receives a commemorative camp t-shirt.
• Unlimited Gatorade – Stay hydrated all day long.

Spots are limited to just 112 campers, so don’t wait! Registration opens February 15, 2025.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact CYS at cysdostampa@gmail.com

Rule sets for 4 v 4 and 7 v 7 may be accessed by clicking HERE

Coaches will be needed for each team from U6 to U18 Divisions.  Coaches will need to commit to all games and practices.  All coaches must complete a Level II FBI background screening and complete Safe Environment Training.  Previous coaching experience and/or playing experience is preferred.  Currently, we are seeking a U12 coach.

If you are interested in volunteering as a coach for the CYS Soccer Program, please email:  soccer@stpaulchurch.com

Volunteer referees are needed at all games. All referees 18 years of age and older must complete a Level II FBI background screening and complete Safe Environment Training. Referees under the age of 18 will not need to complete a background screening.  We will offer training sessions.  Previous referee experience is preferred, but not required.

If you are interested in volunteering as a referee, please email:  soccer@stpaulchurch.com

June 1, 2025:  Early Bird Registration Opens for CYS Fall 2025 Season

June 16 – June 20, 2025:  First Week of CYS Summer Camp

June 23 – June 27, 2025:  Second Week of CYS Summer Camp

June 30 – July 4, 2025:  Third Week of CYS Summer Camp

July 21 – July 25, 2025:  Fourth Week of CYS Summer Camp

July 28 – August 1, 2025:  Fifth Week of CYS Summer Camp