It is the goal of the soccer program at Ascension to promote a positive experience surrounding the game of soccer for each child. We are dedicated to providing a safe, family-oriented environment for our children to learn and to enjoy organized sporting activities.  The goal of the various programs is not only to teach our children how to play a given sport, but also how to be a good sport in both victory and defeat.

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Who Can Play?

Soccer is open to all boys and girls, Pre-K through High School, who meet AT LEAST ONE of the following criteria:

• Registered members of Ascension Parish
• Attend Ascension School or Ascension PSR
• Reside in the Ascension Parish boundaries.  Click here for parish boundaries.

 Open players that do not meet any of the above criteria, will not be allowed to play at Ascension under any circumstances.

Team formation can be a sensitive subject, as some players and parents want to play on a specific team or with a specific coach.  Parents cannot choose their team.  We try to accommodate requests where possible, but we have established Team Formation Guidelines for coordinators to use in forming teams.  When registering for an Ascension team you can request to play on a certain team or with a certain player, but we cannot guarantee we can accommodate all requests. 

It is the Director or Grade Coordinator’s responsibility to form the teams at a given grade level… not a coach of a team at that level.  Please do not ask the coaches if your child can play on their team. 

Below are some of the considerations for team formation.

• The team the player was on the previous year.

• The school the player attends.  

• The number of players assigned to each team at the grade level.  We try to keep the number of players on a team consistent across the teams when possible.

Ascension does not conduct try-outs or allow coaches to hand-pick their teams. 

Training League (PreK)

Ascension Soccer has entered into a partnership with Sporting J.B. Marine SC for our Pre-K program.  To be eligible for this program, participants must be age 4 by July 31st of the current year.

• Provide a fun, quality soccer experience for all Ascension youth who participate
• Develop the Ascension players to the best of their ability 
• Promote excellence in sportsmanship and conduct in all players, coaches, referees and parents 
• Provide a participant to trainer (coach) ratio of ~ 6:1

• includes 8 weeks of trainings/games and t-shirt.  

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Training League (K - 1st)

• Season runs from early September through mid-November
• 10 Games played primarily on Saturdays or Sundays at CVAC (Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex)
• One practice during the week

	Kindergarten	1st Grade
Format	6 v 6	6 v 6
Goalie	YES	YES
Field Size	35 x 55 yards	35 x 55 yards
Ball Size	#3	#4
Game Length	Four 10 min Qtrs	Four 10 min Qtrs
Official Score Kept	NO	NO

 

 

 

 

 

 The primary objective of the Pre-K program is to provide an enjoyable, low-key introduction to soccer for our players.

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Fees

Training League (PreK - 1st)                    $115 per player 

• A late registration fee of $40 applies from the Registration End Date until the program can no longer accept players for that gender and age level.
• A $25 Sibling Discount will be given on all Soccer registrations after the first family member.  This discount will be taken when you checkout, if it applies.

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Uniforms

The Ascension Soccer Program will provide a shirt for all players.  Parents are responsible for purchasing socks and shorts.

CYC League (Grades 2-8)

• Season runs from early September through mid-November
• 10 Games played Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday at CVAC (Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex)
• One practice during the week
• CYC ID Card required

	2nd	3rd	4th	5th-6th	7th-8th
Format	8 v 8	8 v 8	11 v 11	11 v 11	11 v 11
Field Size	50 x 75 yds	50 x 75 yds	regulation	regulation	regulation
Ball Size	#4	#4	#4	#4	#5
Game Length	10 min qtrs	25 min halves	25 min halves	25 min halves	25 min halves

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Fees

CYC League (Grades 2-8)             $140

• A late registration fee of $40 applies from the Registration End Date until the program can no longer accept players for that gender and age level.
• A $25 Sibling Discount will be given on all Soccer registrations after the first family member.  This discount will be taken when you checkout, if it applies.

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CYC Cards

Parent Participation - Helps with the Success of Our Program!

All parents are encouraged to volunteer in our Soccer Program as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager, practice/game helper, or party organizer.  If your team already has a Head Coach, please ask him/her what you can do to help the team.  Or contact the appropriate Soccer Coordinator for details on how to help.  Parent Participation helps with the success of our Soccer program!

Each volunteer (coach, assistant coach) must fulfill their Archdiocese obligation by being compliant with the guidelines listed below.  Non-compliance means we cannot accept volunteers that we greatly appreciate and need to make our Ascension programs successful.  

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Parent Volunteers

• All parent volunteers must attend the Protecting God's Children Workship   Click Here for Schedule

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​Coaches & Assistant Coaches​

• All Coaches and Assistant Coaches must register online through the Si Play system.  (no fee to register)
• Please visit the "Coaches Corner" tab for Coaching requirements
• Only REGISTERED Coaches & Assistant Coaches are exempt from work duty