St. Paul Catholic Church is participating in the Catholic Youth Soccer, Inc., as part of the mutually shared vision of the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s Courageously Living the Gospel!
Inclement weather and/or poor field conditions due to inclement weather may cancel practices and games on Saturdays. Please check this site on Saturdays before coming to the appropriate location for your team’s practice and game.
- We are looking forward to hosting Week 2 practices and games here at St. Paul Catholic Church this upcoming Saturday, September 14th.
- For those who were unable to attend last week’s opening soccer matches and did not pick up your child’s uniform kit last week, I will have the kits available on-site at the St. Paul Soccer Field this Saturday, September 14th. Please do not stop by the Parish Office this week to pick up your kits, as they will only be available at the field on Saturday, September 14th.
- Remember, the U6 and U8 players need to report to the St. Paul Soccer Field this Saturday only 30 minutes before their game. All other divisions (U10, U12, and U14) need to report one hour before their official game time.
- I am still seeking a U12 Coach. If you are available to coach the U12 team, please contact me at your earliest convenience this week at soccer@stpaulchurch.com
Below are details regarding participation in the Catholic Youth Soccer, Inc. League:
- Registration for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League is now closed.
- The next opportunity to participate will be for the Winter 2025 Catholic Youth Soccer League.
- Registration for the Winter 2025 CYS League will open on October 1, 2024 and games will begin in January 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 six times during the regular season to play different teams in our deanery.
- 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.
- U6 and U8 teams will practice 30 minutes before game time.
- U10, U12, U14 and U18 teams will practice one hour before game time.
- 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!).
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
September 21, 2024: Third Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at St. Mark’s the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
September 28, 2024: Fourth Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
October 1, 2024: Registration opens for Winter 2025 Catholic Youth Soccer Season
October 5, 2024: Fifth Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at St. Paul Catholic Church, 12708 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, FL 33618
October 12, 2024: Sixth Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at Our Lady of the Rosary, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
October 19, 2024: Seventh Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at Our Lady of the Rosary, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
October 26, 2024: Eighth Week of Matches for the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Season at Our Lady of the Rosary, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
October 26, 2024: End of Regular Season
November 2, 2024: First Week of Catholic Youth Soccer Catholic Cup @ Our Lady of the Rosary Soccer Complex, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
November 9, 2024: Second Week of Catholic Youth Soccer Catholic Cup @ Our Lady of the Rosary Soccer Complex, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
November 16, 2024: Third Week of Catholic Youth Soccer Catholic Cup @ Our Lady of the Rosary Soccer Complex, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
November 23, 2024: Championship Matches – Fourth and Final Week of Catholic Youth Soccer Catholic Cup @ Our Lady of the Rosary Soccer Complex, 2348 Collier Parkway, Land O Lakes, FL 34639
November 23, 2024: Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Soccer League Ends
If you have any questions, please send an email to: soccer@stpaulchurch.com