Available Programs

U6 (Under 6)

  • Beginning level of soccer for youngsters!
  • Practice 1-2 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Games are held Saturday mornings/Sunday afternoons depending on field availability.
  • Game are played at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Expect 6-8 players per team
  • 4v4 playing field (no goalie)
  • Coaches are the referees 
  • Playing time: Two 15 min. halves with a 5 min. halftime
  • Jerseys are provided 
  • Cleats, shin guards, black socks and black shorts need to be purchased.

U8 (Under 8)

  • Practice 1-2 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Games are held Saturday mornings/Sunday afternoons depending on field availability.
  • Game are played at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Expect 6-8 players per team
  • 4v4 playing field (no goalie)
  • Coaches are the referees 
  • Playing time: Two 20min. halves with a 5 min. halftime
  • Jerseys are provided 
  • Cleats, shin guards, black socks and black shorts need to be purchased.

U9-U10

  • Practice 2-3 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Game schedules are done by ISL(typically 6-8 games per season)
  • Games are held Sunday afternoons per ISL scheduling
  • Travel is required for games!
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • In order to create a full team, sometimes two ages are combined per ISL guidelines
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Max roster is 12 players
  • 7v7 playing field with Goalie
  • Certified referees are used (1 center)
  • Playing time: Two 25 min. halves with a 10 min. halftime
  • Jersey kit purchase required, as well as cleats/shin guards.
  • Rules and Regulations can be found under Coaches tab

Academy (U9-U10)

  • To help parents decide which is most appropriate, Rec or Academy; below are the characteristics of typical players who would participate in an Academy program.  If your child displays a majority of them, they are probably more suited to that level of play.  However, it should be noted that during a player's soccer development, they may move back and forth between Academy and Level 3 play.
  • Demonstrates sound technical skills (ball control, dribbling, shooting)
  • Physically stronger, athletically quicker than most players within their age group
  • High level of coordination and good agility
  • During games is aggressive in their attitude and approach to getting involved and tends to dominate play
  • Demonstrates high level of focus and concentration during practices and games
  • Started to narrow down the number of extra-curricular activities
  • Soccer is a high priority
  • Practices with a ball on own time outside scheduled games and practices
  • U09 player who will try out for the U11 competitive age group in the following year
  • Practices will be held 3 nights per week. Two of the training sessions will be done as an age group and lead by the Academy coaches.
  • Players are expected to make at least 2 practices per week. 
  • Practice location is TBD, travel may be required for practice
  • We ask you make a year long commitment to Academy (Fall and Spring)
  • Separate uniforms from IST uniforms may be required to purchase
  • Rules and Regulations can be found under the Coaches tab

     

U11-U12

  • Practice 2-3 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Game schedules are done by ISL(typically 6-8 games per season)
  • Games are held Saturday/Sunday afternoons per ISL scheduling
  • Travel is required for games!
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • In order to create a full team, sometimes two ages are combined per ISL guidelines
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Max roster is 16 players
  • 9v9 playing field with Goalie
  • Certified referees are used (1 center, 2 side)
  • Playing time: Two 30 min. halves with a 10 min. halftime
  • Jersey kit purchase required, as well as cleats/shin guards.
  • Rules and Regulations can be found under Coaches tab

U13-U14

  • Practice 2-3 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Game schedules are done by ISL(typically 6-8 games per season)
  • Games are held Saturday/Sunday afternoons per ISL scheduling
  • Travel is required for games!
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • In order to create a full team, sometimes two ages are combined per ISL guidelines
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Max roster is 22 players
  • 11v11 playing field with Goalie (small sided also avail)
  • Certified referees are used (1 center, 2 side)
  • Playing time: Two 35 min. halves with a 10 min. halftime
  • Jersey kit purchase required, as well as cleats/shin guards.
  • Rules and Regulations can be found under Coaches tab

U15 & Up

  • Practice 2-3 times a week at our fields located behind the IMS
  • Game schedules are done by ISL(typically 6-8 games per season)
  • Games are held Saturday/Sunday afternoons per ISL scheduling
  • Travel is required for games!
  • Team/Player placement is done by birth year, not grade. 
  • Teams are not formed based on skill or talent. Placement is random.
  • In order to create a full team, sometimes two ages are combined per ISL guidelines
  • The Board cannot guarantee same team placements. To request this, please email indianolasoccer@gmail.com and your request will be addressed at our monthly Board Meeting.
  • Max roster is 22 players
  • 11v11 playing field with Goalie (small sided also avail)
  • Certified referees are used (1 center, 2 side)
  • Playing time: Two 40 min. halves with a 10 min. halftime
  • Jersey kit purchase required, as well as cleats/shin guards.
  • Rules and Regulations can be found under Coaches tab