Frequently asked questions
Registration & Cost
Registration for the fall season is $90 per player, across all divisions. The current cost will always be confirmed on the registration site. While we strive to keep registration low for our families, youth sports leagues nationwide are feeling the effects of rising costs, and CYS is no exception.
Financial aid, in limited amounts, is available for those who qualify. Please contact president@cascadeyouthsoccer.com for more information. The CYS board is the final decision-making body on qualification, and additional information may be requested.
Registration for the fall season runs from June 26 through August 1. Please don’t wait until the last minute — if we’re short on volunteer coaches, priority will be given to players who registered earliest.
Our new partnership with Mid-Valley Soccer Club (MVSC) comes with increased fees on our end, which is reflected in this season’s $90 flat rate. Even with this change, CYS remains cheaper than what MVSC charges its own participants directly for a comparable program.
CYS uses a third party called SportsConnect to manage registration. You will need to create an account with this service using the “Register” button located on the SportsConnect website.
Divisions & Eligibility
CYS follows guidance from US Soccer for age determination of the divisions, which is based on school year. However, if your player has been either held back or skipped a grade, they will then play with like ages (not grade). If you feel that your player should be playing in a division that the automated registration site is not allowing, please contact us to discuss.
No — CYS no longer offers a PreK division. Families with players ages 3–5 can register directly with MVSC’s “Young Striker” program, which is designed for that age group.
Per MVSC rules, players who currently play competitively for another club are not eligible to play on a recreational team in this league. This question is included during registration to confirm eligibility before your player is placed on a team.
Schedule & Locations
There are typically 2 trainings per week; days are set by your coach. Practices remain local at the Cascade complex. Matches, however, are now played away, primarily at Whiteaker Middle School in Keizer, as part of our new collaboration with MVSC.
Team Formation
Teams are formed with district locality in mind, so players are generally grouped with others from their local area. Max roster sizes are honored for every team.
Yes. At registration, you may request a coach and/or a teammate for your player. Requesting both a coach and a teammate is the best way to try to get your player back on a previous team — but this is never guaranteed, since coach availability and roster sizes can shift season to season.
If we can’t find enough coaches to field a team, players who registered later will be offered a refund of their registration fee, minus a $5 processing fee. This is why registering early is strongly encouraged this season.
Equipment
Shin guards are mandatory at all levels for all programs that CYS offers. An appropriately sized ball and cleats, while not required, are highly recommended.
Partnership & Involvement
CYS has teamed up with Mid-Valley Soccer Club (MVSC) for the fall season. MVSC serves the Salem-Keizer area and offers strong competitive and recreational programming, and this partnership gives our players access to better fields, broader competition, and a deeper player pool. It does mean some changes — matches are now played at MVSC facilities rather than at home — but we believe it’s a strong move for the long-term growth of our players and our club.
CYS is run entirely by volunteers, and right now we need help in two key areas.
Board members: Our board currently has open positions, including leadership roles. If you’re interested in helping shape the future of the club — scheduling, finances, communications, or just keeping the program running — we’d love to talk to you. No prior board experience is required, just a willingness to pitch in.
Coaches: We’re always looking for parent and community volunteer coaches. Coaching is a great way to be involved in your player’s season, and it comes with real perks: coaches receive 75% off their own player’s registration fee, plus access to age-appropriate training plans so you don’t have to plan practices from scratch.
If either of these sounds like a fit, reach out to president@cascadeyouthsoccer.com — we’ll get you the details.