Program Overview
The Flight Recreational League is designed as a fun instruction-based soccer league for boys and girls born in 2019 through 2006. 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 2023 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 24th - Game Schedule sent to Coaches
August 25th - Recreational Coaches Clinic
August 27th - Coaches Meeting
August 28th - Practice Starts
September 10th - First Games kick-off
September 24th/25th - Player/Team Photos Weekend
Spring 2024 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 29th - Game Schedule sent to Coaches & Coaches Meeting
February 5th - Practice Starts
February 18th - First Games kick-off
February 24th/25th - Player/Team Photos Weekend
Game Days
| Game Numbers | Fall Season (2023) Dates | Spring Season (2024) Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Game #1 | Sunday, September 10th | Sunday, February 18th |
| Game #2 | Saturday, September 23rd | Saturday, February 24th |
| Game #3 | Sunday, September 24th | Sunday, February 25th |
| Game #4 | Sunday, October 1st ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) | Saturday, March 10th ( 4v4 & 5v5 ONLY ) |
| Game #4 | Saturday, October 7th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) | Saturday, March 16th ( 7v7, 9v9 & 11v11 ONLY ) |
| Game #5 | Sunday, October 8th | Sunday, March 17th |
| Game #6 | Sunday, October 15th | Sunday, March 24th |
| Game #7 | Sunday, October 22nd | Saturday, April 6th |
| Game #8 | Sunday, October 29th | Sunday, April 7th |
| Make Up/Rain Out Dates | Monday, October 30th thru Thursday, November 2nd | Monday, April 8th thru Thursday, April 11th |
- 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 2019-2017 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 2019 through 2016
- Size 4 - Boys & Girls born in 2015 through 2012
- Size 5 - Boys & Girls born in 2011 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 28th 2023 & Spring practices will begin the week commencing, Monday February 5th 2024.
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 10th 2023 & Spring games will begin Sunday, February 18th 2024. 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
2019 THROUGH 2016 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
2011 AND 2010 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
2015 & 2014 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
2009 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
2013 & 2012 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