About Competitive

competitive soccer Program

Our Competitive Program philosophy

Through our competitive program, we aim to develop successful, competitive teams and successful, competitive players.

Our goal is to form the strongest teams in each age group while encouraging individual player development. Players who share similar skills are grouped together to form a team and each team is placed in a competitive division that is intended to challenge, foster growth, and build confidence.

This competitive league game play combined with organized, community-based programming provides the foundation and tools for teams to advance year after year and for young players to be better prepared for scholastic league play and other future opportunities.

about competitive teams

Super Liga teams (gender specific): Super Liga consists of gender specific competition based on skill level at Anchor (A-level), Classic (B-level), and Rhody (C-level) divisions. Players will be selected for SCYSC competitive teams aligned to the A/B/C Superliga divisions based on skill level and age based groups as numbers permit. All players are encouraged to participate in our SCYSC Recreational Program regardless of competitive selection.
Coaching: Each team is assigned a volunteer Head Coach and volunteer Assistant Coach.
Practice Frequency/Duration: Once/twice a week, approximately 60-90 minutes. Players are encouraged to participate in supplemental programming.
Programming: A full season commitment to competitive soccer typically includes:
- Fall and Spring league play
- Weekly outdoor Technical Training during Spring/Fall
- Weekly team practices during Spring/Fall
- Winter indoor training opportunities, including the popular open play
- Tournament play (SRI Cup or SRI Festival, Seaside Classic, plus one additional local tournament reimbursement)
- All Competitive players may also play Rec at no additional cost
Uniforms: All new competitive players must purchase uniforms.
Cost: $450 for 2024/25 season.

For more information about the 2024/25 season, click here.

general tryout INformation

Player tryouts are offered once a year and are supervised by Competitive Director. All current and new players interested in joining a team must attend tryouts. The purpose of the tryout process is to provide all players with a fair opportunity to join a team with peers in their age and skill groups.

Our objective is to form the strongest boys/girls teams in age group starting with U7/U8. Player selection is based on the following criteria:

Performance from the on-field evaluations at tryouts.
Coach evaluations conducted by SCYSC Head and Assistant Coaches from prior seasons.
Previous game and training performances if such data exists.
The discretion of the Competitive Program Committee.

This information will be used to place players on teams that will best fit their current and expected development.

Players wishing to participate on a team must pre-register and attend tryouts on the published dates. To learn more and to register for our 2024-25 Season Tryouts, please click here.

Players unable to attend a tryout must submit a waiver request in writing to Jon Logan, our Competitive Director, no later than 7 days prior to the start of tryouts. Waiver requests must include reason for not attending the tryout. Players wishing to join a team after tryouts have passed or mid-season, should also contact our competitive director. Email Jon here.

age groups and game formats (2024/24 Season)

PLAYING LEVEL	BIRTH YEAR	PLAYING FORMAT
U8	2017-2018	4v4
U9	2015	7v7
U10	2015	7v7
U11	2014	9v9
U12	2013	9v9
U13	2012	11v11
U14	2011	11v11
U15-U19*	2006-2010	11v11

*formed by coach request

ABOUT SuPer LIGA

Competiive Teams participate in the Rhode Island competitive league, Super Liga. Super Liga generally offers 3 competitive divisions for each age group/gender. The SCYSC Competitive Director works with the coaches to place each team within an appropriate division for competition.

Anchor Division: For teams that have a high percentage of players that demonstrate a strong level of technical and tactical ability
Classic Division: For teams that have a high percentage of players that demonstrate an average to above-average level of technical and tactical ability.
Rhody Division: For teams that have a high percentage of inexperienced players that demonstrate a recreational level of technical and tactical ability.

Useful links:

The Super Liga Rules & Policies Handbook - Super Liga regulations based on the Laws of the Game.
The Super Liga website - Includes the season schedule, addresses and directions for all playing fields, and any news such as weather related game cancellations.

competitive uniforms

All new competitive players are required to purchase a kit including a blue jersey, white jersey, blue shorts and socks (Nike). Additional training jerseys and goalkeeper jerseys, among other clothing options are available.

All jersey numbers must be provided by SCYSC prior to placing your order. Please contact Competitive Director Jon Logan if you are new to the program and need a jersey number.

CLICK HERE to order your uniform kit.
Be sure to enter code SCYSCREWARD at checkout to save!

financial aid

South County Youth Soccer Club offers financial aid supported by sponsorships and volunteer efforts at our annual Seaside Classic Tournament.
Applications are confidential. To apply, email our registrar.

contact information

Questions about the SCYSC Competitive Program? Contact our Competitive Director, Jon Logan.