Prairie Cities Soccer League is offering one night per week programs for U5 & U6 Boys & Girls who fall within the U5 & U6 age division birth date range.

AGE DIVISION CHART   2024/2025

DIVISION                   GRADE                  BIRTHDATE

UNDER 5 BOYS/GIRLS          PRE K           08-01-19  TO  09-01-20

UNDER 6 BOYS/GIRL               K                08-01-18  TO  07-31-19

U5 & U6 programs will provide players, parents and coaches who are new to the game an introduction to soccer in a positive nurturing environment. Craig Lee, Youth Technical Director and FC Central Illinois professional staff will oversee the program.

The U5 & U6 programs will be held indoors at Game Time Gym, 404 Olympia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704.  Being indoors is a huge benefit as we will not have to battle the weather & wind playing outdoors brings.  It also allows us to a provide a more organized, controlled and positive learning environment for your player.

PCSL uniforms are not required for the program.

The U5 & U6 programs will begin the week of August 19 and will last for 6 weeks.  Sessions will be held Monday through Thursday from 5pm-6pm, depending on the number of registrations received.

There is a limited number of openings for each session.  Your child will attend just 1 night per week.  Players will have a combination of training and scrimmage in each 1-hour session.  You will be contacted by the first week of August as to which night and time your child has been assigned. We will make every to place your child on your first or second choice of nights.

Session Dates:

• 1st week - Aug. 19
• 2nd week - Aug. 26
• 3rd week - Sept. 2 (Mon. session will not meet on Labor Day, will be extended an additional week to Sept. 30)
• 4th week - Sept. 9
• 5th week - Sept. 16
• 6th week - Sept. 23

U5 Program Highlights:

• 1 night per week only (M-TH) Depending on #'s
• 5pm-6pm - 1-hour session – combination of training & scrimmage
• Day & time will be assigned based on choices listed during registration and availability. There is a limited number of openings for each session.
• Held indoors at Game Time Gym, 404 Olympia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
• Sessions ran by Youth Technical Director, Craig Lee and professional staff
• PCSL uniforms are NOT required for this program. Players wear any t-shirt, shorts, soccer socks, shin guards and athletic shoes and bring a ball (size 3) and water.

U6 Program Highlights:

• 1 night per week only.  Boys - M/W, Girls T/Th Depending on #'s
• 6pm-7pm sessions - 1-hour session – combination of training & scrimmage
• Day & time will be assigned based on choices listed during registration and availability. There is a limited number of openings for each session.
• Held indoors at Game Time Gym, 404 Olympia Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
• Sessions ran by Youth Technical Director, Craig Lee and professional staff
• PCSL uniforms are NOT required for this program. Players wear any t-shirt, shorts, soccer socks, shin guards and athletic shoes and bring a ball (size 3) and water.

Registration Options:

Fall Only      Full Year (fall & spring)      Spring Only

Cost:

Register Feb. 1 through June 13:

$120 for Full year (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)*          $85 for Fall 2024 Only*/Spring 2025 Only (spring only fee $85 not due until placement in spring)

Register June 14 through the start of the season:

$140 for Full year (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)           $105 for Fall 2024 Only/Spring 2025 Only (spring only fee of $85 not due until placement in spring)

*Late Registrations received as of June 14 cannot be guaranteed placement, however, we will make every effort to do so. If it is determined that there is no room for your child, your full player fee will be refunded.

Know your location code before you begin! > Location Map

*The IYSA Emergency Medical Release and Liability Waiver is required in order for your child to participate in practices and games. You must download and complete the waiver and submit 2 signed copies by mail, fax, or email to the PCSL office immediately upon completion of this registration.

Important Registration Info.:

• Age Division Chart 2024-2025
• Location Map
• IYSA Emergency Medical Release & Liability Waiver * form needs to have either an original hand signature or a certified digital signature to be valid
• Scholarship/Financial Assistance
• FAQ 2024-2025
• Refund policy 2024-2025

To register for the U5 & U6 Programs click button below:       

 Registration begins February 1

Please read this important communication from the PCSL Board regarding fees for the 2024/2025 PCSL season.

  → PCSL Board Communication

Players with birthdates that fall within the age division chart below should complete the U7 - High School league registration.

PCSL is a recreational soccer league for U7 through High School players.

The League is a member of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA). PCSL is a not-for-profit organization that relies primarily on volunteers. All of the coaches, Board Members and team helpers are volunteers.

PCSL's philosophy is Everyone Plays.

• Separate divisions for boys & girls at U7 through U12.  U14 & HS are co-ed
• All games typically are played between 8am-6pm.
• 6 games in Fall & 6 games in Spring
• Practices begin:  Aug. 12
• Games:  Aug. 24, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5

U7-U8 games are played at Game Time Gym

U9-HS games are played outside at Eastview Christian Church Soccer Fields

• Outdoor practices are held during week by a volunteer coach. Each coach sets his/her own practice days, time and location, this will be communicated in August by coach
• Volunteer coaches needed for each team. Please consider coaching your child's team!
• Uniforms - Uniform shirts can only be purchased online through the online store. Players will need both a royal blue and a gold uniform shirt.  There are also other soccer essentials offered (shorts, socks, spirit wear, ball) that can be purchased as well. All online orders will be delivered directly to your home. Online Store

Required PCSL Uniform:

• • • • PCSL shirts - 1 royal blue and 1 gold (purchase online only)
      • Shorts - 1 royal blue (purchase online or locally)
      • Sock - 1 royal blue (purchase online or locally)
      • Shin Guards (purchase locally)
      • Soccer cleats/athletic shoes (purchase locally)
      • Soccer Ball  (U5-U8  Size 3, U9-U12  Size 4, U14-HS  Size 5)  (purchase online or locally)

Registration Options:

Fall Only      Full Year (fall & spring)        Spring Only

Cost:

Register Feb. 1 through June 13:
$190 for Full year (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)*     $125 for Fall 2024 Only*/Spring 2025 Only (spring only fee of $125 not due until placement in spring)

Register June 14 through the start of the season:
$210 for Full year (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025)*     $145 for Fall 2024 Only*/Spring 2025 Only (spring only fee of $125 not due until placement in spring)

*Late Registrations received as of June 14 cannot be guaranteed placement, however, we will make every effort to do so. If it is determined that there is no room for your child, your full player fee will be refunded.

Scholarships for reduced registration fees available to those who fall within income guidelines.

*Late Registrations received as of June 14 cannot be guaranteed placement, however, we will make every effort to do so. If it is determined that there is no room for your child, your full player fee will be refunded.

Scholarships for reduced registration fees available to those who fall within income guidelines.

PCSL forms teams, to the extent possible, based on the location the player lives in. We do not look at specific neighborhoods/addresses, but only the player’s location code. Birth date, gender and location are the primary criteria for assigning players to teams at the beginning of every season. Location involves the residence of players as well as the residence of the closest available volunteer coach.   Team Formation Policy

You need to know what your Location Code is BEFORE you begin the on-line registration process.  Your Location Code can be found by locating where you live on PCSL's Location Map. Location-based teams tend to be reasonably balanced by skill, make efficient use of available practice fields throughout McLean County, and keep commuting distances at a minimum for most families. The League continues to refer to school as a secondary consideration when possible. Be aware that PCSL does not assign players based on last year's team, carpooling arrangements, coach preferences, scheduling conflicts and other individual requests. Please do not make these requests when registering.

Know your location code before you begin! > Location Code Map

*The IYSA Emergency Medical Release & Liability Waiver is required in order for your child to participate in practices and games. You must download and complete the waiver (below) and submit 2 signed copies by mail, fax, or email to the PCSL office immediately upon completion of this registration.

Important Registration Info:

IYSA Emergency Medical Release & Liability Waiver * needs to have either an original hand signature or certified digital signature to be valid

Age Division Chart 2024-2025

FAQ 2024-2025

Location Map

Team Formation Policy 2024-2025

What Happens Next?

Scholarship/Financial Assistance

Refund  Policy 2024-2025

Uniform Store (Link)

Required PCSL Uniform:

• • PCSL shirts
  • Shorts
  • Sock
  • Shin Guards
  • Soccer cleats/athletic shoes
  • Soccer Ball  (U5-U8  Size 3, U9-U12  Size 4, U14-HS  Size 5)  (purchase online or locally)

To Register for the U7 through High School age divisions click button below: 

Registration is now open!