competitive soccer Program
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Our Competitive Program philosophy
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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 birth year 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. *Beginning in the 2026–27 season, SCYSC will adopt the school-year, grade-based age grouping recommended by US Youth Soccer, aligning players with their school peers. |
about competitive teams
Competitive Leagues: Our competitive teams participate in two leagues: NECSL and Super Liga. These leagues offer gender-specific, age-based competition with divisions organized by skill level. Team placement is determined by competitive readiness, developmental fit, and league eligibility requirements, as evaluated by the Competitive Director in collaboration with club coaches.
Super Liga provides a strong, competitive, and developmentally appropriate league environment across Rhode Island (and neighboring MA and CT towns). The league offers multiple divisions to ensure appropriate competitive balance, with placement guided by the SCYSC Competitive Director and coaches.
DIVISION |
DESCRIPTION |
Anchor |
Highest level of competition in Super Liga. Teams demonstrate a strong level of technical and tactical ability |
Classic |
Average to above-average technical and tactical ability |
Rhody |
Developing and less-experienced players |
The New England Club Soccer League (NECSL) is a large, multi-state, club-based league that offers high level competition across New England. Only SCYSC's most competitive teams that meet NECSL league requirements can participate in the NECSL. These requirements include, but are not limited to:
- SCYSC must be the player’s primary club
- Players may not roster or compete for another NECSL club
- Teams must meet league standards for commitment, attendance, and roster consistency
Each team is assigned a volunteer Head Coach and volunteer Assistant Coach.
sign up to coach
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All Coaches must register to coach using GotSport.
Once registered, Coaches must complete a background check, Heads Up concussion training, and Safe Sport abuse prevention training within GotSport. Please check your acount each season to ensure your requirements are complete and up to date. |
- Once or twice a week
- Approximately 60-90 minutes
- Players are encouraged to participate in SCYSC technical training night and other supplemental programming when possible
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 players are encouraged to participate at no additional expense in our SCYSC Recreational Program regardless of competitive selection.
$475 for 2025/26 season
All competitive players are required to purchase a new kit including a blue jersey, white jersey, blue shorts and matching socks. Additional training jerseys and goalkeeper jerseys, among other clothing options are available.
All competitive players are required to purchase a new kit including a blue jersey, white jersey, blue shorts and matching socks. Additional training jerseys and goalkeeper jerseys, among other clothing options are available.
- The mandatory uniform kit cost is $130
- All jersey numbers must be provided by SCYSC prior to placing your order.
- Please visit the SCYSC Challenger Teamwear website to order and please use promocode SouthCountyYS50 for 50% off shipping.
- Contact Competitive Director Jon Logan if you have questions about your jersey number or about ordering your uniform.
age groups and game formats (2026/27 Season)
*Beginning in the 2026–27 season, SCYSC will adopt the school-year, grade-based age grouping recommended by US Youth Soccer, aligning players with their school peers.
Learn more about the new age groups here >
Learn more about the new age groups here >
PLAYING LEVEL |
AGE GROUP |
PLAYING FORMAT |
U7 |
AUG 1, 2019 - JUL 31, 2020 |
4v4 |
U8 |
AUG 1, 2018 - JUL 31, 2019 |
4v4 |
U9 |
AUG 1, 2017 - JUL 31, 2018 |
7v7 |
U10 |
AUG 1, 2016 - JUL 31, 2017 |
7v7 |
U11 |
AUG 1, 2015 - JUL 31, 2016 |
9v9 |
U12 |
AUG 1, 2014 - JUL 31, 2015 |
9v9 |
U13 |
AUG 1, 2013 - JUL 31, 2014 |
11v11 |
U14 |
AUG 1, 2012 - JUL 31, 2013 |
11v11 |
U15-U19 |
Formed by coach request |
11v11 |
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South County Youth Soccer Club
P.O. Box 109, Wakefield, RI 02880 Email: communication@scysc.org Phone: 401-782-8200 |
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