Program Overview
The Flight Recreational League is designed as a fun instruction-based soccer league for boys and girls born in 2021 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 2025 Key Dates
June 23rd : Pre Sale Registration opens
July 1st : Pre Sale ends & Early-Bird Registrations begins
July 15th : Early-Bird Registration ends & Regular Registrations begins
July 31st : Team Creation begins
August 14th : Teams sent to Coaches & Parents
August 15th : Late Registration Fee begins
August 22nd : Game Schedule sent to Coaches
August 24th : Coaches Meeting / Coaches Clinic
August 25th : Practice Starts
September 7th : First Games kick-off
September 20th/21st : Player/Team Photos Weekend
Spring 2026 Key Dates
December 1st - Early-Bird Registrations opens
December 15th - Early Bird Registrations ends & Regular Registrations begins
January 15th - Late Registration begins
January 30th - Game Schedule sent to Coaches
February 1st - Coaches Meeting / Coaches Clinic
February 2nd - Practice Starts
February 8th - First Games kick-off
February 28th/ March 1st - Player/Team Photos Weekend
Game Days
| Game Numbers | Fall Season (2025) Dates | Game Numbers | Spring Season (2026) Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game #1 | Sunday, September 7th | Game #1 | Sunday, February 8th |
| Game #2 | Saturday, September 20th | Game #2 | Saturday, February 28th |
| Game #3 | Sunday, September 21st | Game #3 | Sunday, March 1st |
| Game #4 | Sunday, September 28th | Game #4 | Sunday, March 8th ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) |
| Game #5 | Sunday, October 5th ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) | Game #4 | Saturday, March 14th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) |
| Game #5 | Saturday, October 11th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) | Game #5 | Sunday, March 15th |
| Game #6 | Sunday, October 12th | Game #6 | Sunday, March 22nd |
| Game #7 | Sunday, October 19th | Game #7 | Saturday, March 28th |
| Game #8 | Sunday, October 26th | Game #8 | Sunday, March 29th |
| Make Up/Rain Out Dates | Monday, October 27th thru Thursday, October 30th | Make Up/Rain Out Dates | Monday, March 30th thru Thursday, April 2nd |
- 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:
-
- Size 3 - Boys & Girls born in 2021 through 2018
- Size 4 - Boys & Girls born in 2017 through 2014
- Size 5 - Boys & Girls born in 2013 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 June 16th 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 25th 2025.
Spring practices will begin the week commencing, Monday February 2nd 2026.
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 7th 2025.
Spring games will begin Sunday, February 8th 2026.
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 4:45pm. Some games may be played on Saturday morning between 9:00am - 2:00pm
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
** pre sale fee discount code must be used or fee will stay the same **
2021 THRU 2018 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Pre Sale Fee: June 23rd - June 30th | $140
( DISCOUNT CODE : FLIGHT10 )
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 14th | $150
Regular Fee: July 15th - August 14th | $165
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $190
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 14th | $135
Regular Fee: December 15th - January 14th | $150
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $175
2013 AND 2012 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Pre Sale Fee: June 23rd - June 30th | $215
( DISCOUNT CODE : FLIGHT25 )
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 14th | $240
Regular Fee: July 15th - August 14th | $255
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $280
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 14th | $215
Regular Fee: December 15th - January 14th | $240
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $265
2017 & 2016 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Pre Sale Fee: June 23rd - June 30th | $160
( DISCOUNT CODE : FLIGHT15 )
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 14th | $175
Regular Fee: July 15th - August 14th | $190
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $215
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 31st | $160
Regular Fee: January 1st - January 14th | $175
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $200
2011 THRU 2007 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Pre Sale Fee: June 23rd - June 30th | $255
( DISCOUNT CODE : FLIGHT30 )
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 14th | $285
Regular Fee: July 15th - August 14th | $300
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $325
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 14th | $270
Regular Fee: December 15th - January 14th | $285
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $310
2015 & 2014 BIRTH-YEARS
Fall Cost (Covers both Fall & Spring Seasons)
Pre Sale Fee: June 23rd - June 30th | $195
( DISCOUNT CODE : FLIGHT20 )
Early Bird Fee: July 1st - July 14th | $215
Regular Fee: July 15th - August 14th | $230
Late Fee: August 15th thru end of Season | $255
Spring Cost (Covers Spring Season ONLY)
Early Bird Fee: December 1st - December 14th | $200
Regular Fee: December 15th - January 14th | $215
Late Fee: January 15th thru end of Season | $240