RECREATIONAL SOCCER
About Our Recreational League
Yankton Rec Soccer is open to all players within the allotted birth date ranges.
The Yankton Youth Soccer Association Recreational Soccer Program provides a fun, inclusive, and positive environment where children of all skill levels can learn and enjoy the game of soccer. Our focus is on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and building confidence while fostering a lifelong love of the sport. Through age-appropriate instruction and friendly competition, we strive to create opportunities for every child in our community to play, grow, and have fun.
What to Expect
Eligibility: Yankton Rec Soccer is open to all players within the allotted birth dates for U6 and U12 (found below).
Practices: 1-2 per week, depending on your coach's availability and preference.
Games: 1 per week, unless there are reschedules, this could increase to 2 a week
Format:
U6 - 3v3 with no goalkeepers
U8 - 4v4 with no goalkeepers
U10 - 7v7 including goalkeepers
U12 - 5v5 or 7v7 or 9v9 depending on the number of registered players
Registration Opens: June 22nd 2026
Registration Closes: July 29th 20026
Early Bird Discount: June 22, 2026 to June 29 2026
Late Registration: $25 Fee
How to Register:
New Parents - Create an Account. The correct program and age group for your player will be available once you have added your child(ren) to your account
Returning Parents - Use the Same Login and Password from last year or reset your password.
Coach Assignment: Coaches are volunteers and are assigned after registration closes and teams are formed. This process takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of coaches who volunteered during the sign up process.
Coach Communication: Typically within the week that they are assigned, usually via text message. Be sure your communication information is current when you register to ensure no delays.
Eligibility Age Ranges
Weather and Rescheduling Policy
Any weather related changes will be relayed by your Coach and posted on our Social Media Facebook Page. Any questions please reach out to your coach directly.
Soccer is played in a variety of weather. Cancellations and postponements will only happen due to field conditions, lighting, and extreme heat.
Schedules
Safesport Training
Safesport Training: https://www.southdakotasoccer.com/player-safety/safesport/
