Recreational Program (outdoor)
Who is this program for?
This is for young people that enjoy soccer, but do not want soccer to be their main focus. Specifically, the program is designed for players who are looking to improve their technical skills in preparation for MS and HS soccer in a fun learning environment.
What is the goal of the program?
To provide an opportunity for young people who enjoy soccer, and give them the opportunity to improve within the game under less time commitments and costs. The ideal participant is one that wishes to improve technically to positively impact their HS and MS programs.
Recreational teams play and practice once a week at the discretion of the volunteer coach. Most games are played on Saturdays. A tentative schedule is below.
How often is training?
One to Two sessions per week of hour to hour and a half time frames.
Who will conduct the training?
Training for all WNFC recreational teams are under the direction of volunteer coaches, who receive training from WNFC’s DOC.
What does the program cost? And what does that include?
$78 includes: coaching, facility rental, insurance, player registration and jersey.
Can players play other sports?
Absolutely!! Please just communicate conflicts with coaches as well in advance as possible so coaches can plan accordingly.
What is the time frame for the program?
Training would begin in August to prepare for fall seasonal play. The season usually lasts through October.
All Dates 2025 (all dates tentative and subject to change)
May 1st:
Registration Opens
First week: early bird
Regular until June 1st
Late June 2nd-June 15th
Registration closes June 15th
June 2-9th: Select team meetings and evaluations (this is a mandatory week for all coaches)
July 7th: Rec teams finalized Select team coaches meeting
July 21st: Select team can begin practice
July 22nd and 24th Rec coaches training/meeting.
July 28th first day of rec practice
August 9th: Local Tournament
August 15-16th: Select weekend: Denver
August 23rd: Rec game day
August 30th: Rec game day
September 5th-7th: Select weekend Casper
September 13h : Rec game day Picture day
September 20th : Rec game day Picture day
September 27th: Rec game day
October 4th: Rec game day
October 10th-12th: Select Weekend Gillette/Columbus/Omaha/Lincoln
October 13-18th: Panhandle Cup tournament
October 24th-26th: Select weekend Rapid City