Program Overview
The Flight Recreational League is designed as a fun instruction-based soccer league for boys and girls born in 2020 through 2007. These leagues combine learning in a fun and positive environment, and the excitement of league through play. Each session is designed to introduce young players to fundamental, age-appropriate soccer techniques through fun games, and then players put these newly learned skills immediately into their game. The program operates under the simple philosophy that kids learn by playing. Thus, everyone plays virtually 100% of the time, in both practice and games – no lines, short explanations, and lots of touches on the ball.
It is our goal that through volunteer coaching and by playing in a fun-filled environment that encourages learning, that this program will provide children with the foundation to enjoy the game of soccer for many years to come. All our volunteer coaches have been subjected to background checks, concussion awareness, and SafeSport training. Flight recommends each Coach to gain their USSF Grassroots Coaching License as part of our ongoing Coach Development.
Fall 2024 Key Dates
July 1st - Early-Bird Registrations opens
July 31st - Team Creation begins
August 1st - Early-Bird Registration ends & Regular Registrations begins
August 14th - Teams sent to Coaches & Parents
August 15th - Late Registration Fee begins
August 25th - Coaches Meeting
August 26th - Game Schedule sent to Coaches
August 26th - Practice Starts
September 6th - Recreational Coaches Clinic
September 8th - First Games kick-off
September 21st/22nd - Player/Team Photos Weekend
Spring 2025 Key Dates
December 1st - Early-Bird Registrations opens
December 31st - Early Bird Registrations ends
January 1st - Regular Registrations begins
January 15th - Late Registration begins
January 27th - Game Schedule sent to Coaches
February 2nd - Coaches Education Day/Meeting
February 3rd - Practice Starts
February 9th - First Games kick-off
February 15th/16th - Player/Team Photos Weekend
Game Days
| Game Numbers | Fall Season (2024) Dates | Spring Season (2025) Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Game #1 | Sunday, September 8th | Sunday, February 9th |
| Game #2 | Saturday, September 21st | Saturday, February 15th |
| Game #3 | Sunday, September 22nd | Sunday, February 16th |
| Game #4 | Sunday, September 29th | Sunday, March 9th ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) |
| Game #5 | Sunday, October 6th ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) | Saturday, March 15th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) |
| Game #5 | Saturday, October 12th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) | Sunday, March 16th |
| Game #6 | Sunday, October 13th | Sunday, March 23rd |
| Game #7 | Sunday, October 20th | Saturday, March 29th |
| Game #8 | Sunday, October 27th | Sunday, March 30th |
| Make Up/Rain Out Dates | Monday, October 28th thru Thursday, October 31st | Monday, March 31st thru Thursday, April 3rd |
- All teams will receive their allotted 8 games across 10 possible game dates from the weekends above.
- Game Dates have been scheduled with Holidays, Events and Club Tournaments in mind to reduce the need for reschedule.
- Certain weekends will not have many referees available so this will have certain age groups on one weekend.
Uniforms & Equipment
The Flight Recreational League Uniforms can be purchased from:
Third Coast Soccer
8342 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225)-927-0171
- All players are REQUIRED to have both Gray (Home Team Jersey) and Blue (Away Team Jersey) to take part in the league/games.
- Jerseys MUST have the ‘Team Honda/Mazda’ sponsorship on the front however, players born in 2020-2017 ARE NOT REQUIRED to get numbers on the back of their jersey.
- Matching shorts and socks are OPTIONAL although they are recommended and can also be purchased at Third Coast Soccer.
Equipment Needs
- Age Appropriate Sized Soccer Ball:
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- Size 3 - Boys & Girls born in 2020 through 2017
- Size 4 - Boys & Girls born in 2016 through 2013
- Size 5 - Boys & Girls born in 2012 and above.
- Soccer Cleats (No Baseball or Football cleats are permitted)
- Soccer Shorts
- Soccer Socks (Worn OVER the shinguards, not under)
Recreational League FAQs
Adam Shaw ( adam_shaw@ascensionflight.org )
Registration opens on July 1st for Fall & Spring. Spring ONLY Registration then opens up on December 1st.
Once registered, all players go into the "pool" of players for that birth-year. Our staff manually place players into teams, based on their future/current schools and then location if needed. Teams are created based on the Volunteer Head Coaches child.
One of our certified Recreational Coaches, who are volunteer parents or players and have completed their background checks. Want to Volunteer to Coach? CLICK HERE
Cajun Industries Soccer Complex
Practices are chosen by the Volunteer Head Coach typically between 5:30pm-7:30pm, Monday through Thursday. Recreational Teams practice 1-day per week.
Fall practices will begin the week commencing Monday, August 26th 2024 & Spring practices will begin the week commencing, Monday February 3rd 2025.
Shin Guards underneath the socks, Soccer Cleats, no Football or Baseball cleats are permitted and plenty of water!
Third Coast Soccer
8342 Perkins Rd suite n, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Fall games will begin Sunday, September 8th 2024 & Spring games will begin Sunday, February 16th 2025. All teams will play a total of 8 games each season (Fall & Spring)
Majority of the games will be played on Sundays with the first round of games starting at 11:30am & last round of games starting at 4:00pm. Some games may be played on Saturday morning between 9:00am - 12:00pm
Flight Recreational Uniform : Home Team wear Grey Jerseys and the Away Team wear Blue Jerseys. ALL players must wear Shin Guards underneath the socks, Soccer Cleats, no Football or Baseball cleats are permitted and plenty of water!
Recreational League - Cost & Registration
2020 THRU 2017 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 31st | $125
Regular Fee: August 1st - August 14th | $140
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $165
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $110
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $125
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $150
2012 AND 2011 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 31st | $200
Regular Fee: August 1st - August 14th | $215
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $240
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $185
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $200
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $225
2016 & 2015 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 31st | $145
Regular Fee: August 1st - August 14th | $160
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $185
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $130
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $145
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $170
2010 THRU 2007 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 31st | $240
Regular Fee: August 1st - August 14th | $255
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $280
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $225
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $240
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $265
2014 & 2013 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 31st | $180
Regular Fee: August 1st - August 14th | $195
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $220
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $165
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $180
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $205