Description of Tega Cay Soccer Programs

Under 4 Coed

Our U4 Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 3 (age as of December 31st, 2024). The U4 age group is our first introduction to soccer. The focus is learning the basic skills of soccer (dribbling, striking and passing) in a fun non-competitive environment.  All U4 teams will practice on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Each session will last about 45 minutes and focus on learning the game of soccer.  The U4 season will typically run 6 weeks weather permitting.  Participants can expect all practices to be held at Turner Field.

Under 6 KINGS

Our U6 KINGS Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 4-5 (age as of December 31st, 2024). The U6 age group is our first introduction to "team" soccer. The focus is learning the basic skills of soccer (dribbling, striking and passing) in a fun non-competitive environment.  All U6 teams will practice and play games on Wednesdays or Saturdays.  The first 25-30 minutes of each session will feature skill development with the remaining 25 minutes dedicated to game play.  Teams will compete on a 30 x 20 fields playing 4 v. 4 without a goalie while using a size 3 ball.  The U6 season will typically run 6 weeks weather permitting.  Participants can expect all practices/games to be held at Tega Cay Elementary School and/or Catawba Park.

Under 8 Coed 

Our U8 Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 6-7 (age as of December 31st, 2024). The U8 age group is a step up in competition from the U6 level, however the focus is still centered on learning the basic skills of soccer (dribbling, striking and passing) in a fun environment.  Teams will compete on a 60 x 40 field playing 7 v. 7 with a goalie while using a size 3 ball.  U8 teams will practice once a week during the designated practice time signed up for at the time of registration. A U8 team will play 1 to 2 games per week (usually once on a weeknight during your practice time slot and/or once on a Saturday) for 6-7 weeks. Participants can expect all practices and games to be held at Tega Cay Elementary School and/or Catawba Park.

Under 10 Boy's and Girl's 

Our U10 Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 8-9  (age as of December 31st, 2024). This is more competitive than the U8 level, but the focus is still very much on skill progression and fundamentals. This is the 1st time a referee is introduced to the field, standings are kept and an end of the season tournament is offered.  This is also the 1st time boy's and girl's are split into separate leagues.  Teams will compete on a 75 x 55 field playing 9 v. 9 with a goalie while using a size 4 ball. U10 teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins dropping to 1 practice per week once games begin. Practices can be held during the week and on weekends. A U10 team will play 1 to 2 games per week (usually once on a weeknight on Fridays and/or once on a Saturday/Sunday) for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Turner Field, Tega Cay Elementary School and/or Catawba Park with games at Catawba Park and/or Comporium Athletic Park located next to Riverview Elementary.

Under 12 Boy's and Girl's

Our U12 Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 10-11 (age as of December 31st, 2024). Teams will compete on a 75 x 55 field playing 9 v. 9 with a goalie while using a size 4 ball.  (the number of players on the field and the field size may change depending on registration numbers) U12 teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins dropping to 1 practice per week once games begin.  Practices can be held during the week and on weekends. A U12 team will play 1 to 2 games per week (usually once on a weeknight on Fridays and/or once on a Saturday/Sunday) for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Turner Field, Tega Cay Elementary School and/or Catawba Park with games at Catawba Park and/or Comporium Athletic Park located next to Riverview Elementary. 

Under 15 Boy's and Girl's

Our U15 Soccer League is offered in both the Spring and Fall to children who are league ages 12-14 (age as of December 31st, 2024). This is our highest competition level as teams play 11 v. 11 on a 120 X 60 soccer field while using a size 5 soccer ball. (the number of players on the field and the field size may change depending on registration numbers) U15 teams generally practice twice a week until the season begins dropping to 1 practice per week once games begin.  Practices can be held during the week and on weekends. A U15 team will play 1 to 2 games per week (usually once on a weeknight on Fridays and/or once on a Saturday/Sunday) for 7-9 weeks. Participants can expect practices to be held at Turner Field, Tega Cay Elementary School and/or Catawba Park with games at Catawba Park and/or Comporium Athletic Park located next to Riverview Elementary.