Outdoor fees are due at time of registration, each season is 10 weeks long, with 8 games.

Fall Season

• Week of July 31, 2023: Pre-season Camp
• Week of August 7, 2023: Team Practices start
• August 13, 2023: Ohio Travel Soccer League Games start
• October 22, 2023: Last day of the fall season

Spring Season

• Week of April 9, 2024: Team Practices start
• April 14, 2024: Games start
• June 9, 2024:  Last day of the Spring Season

Tournaments (typically one per season)

• Fall 2023 -  Ohio Travel Cup, October 7-8, 2023  (Lodi Soccer Complex)
• Spring 2024 - Westlake Invitational
• Tournament fees are additional.  Typically around $40- 50 per player 

Optional Indoor Season

• Winter Session 1: Early November-late December
• Winter Session 2: early January-early March
• Sessions are approximately 8 weeks long and include:
  • One (1) 60-minute weekly team practice
  • One (1) 60-minute weekly age-group practice
  • A weekend game against other NEO communities.

• Indoor registration and fees will be posted in September. 

Travel time is typically less than an hour for regional travel games. 

The majority of travel games are played on Sundays; however, Saturday and weeknight games are also possible.

Indoor fees are due 1 month before session begins, each session is 8 weeks long. Discounts may be given for advance payment of two sessions at time of session 1 registration.

• Winter session 1: early November - late December
• Winter session 2: early January - early March

Fees are paid online by credit card (VISA or MC). 

All accounts must be in good standing to be eligible for league play. Player passes will be held until accounts are paid in full, or a payment plan is in place.

Refunds are only given on a pro-rata basis in the case of season ending injury or significant family relocation.

Late Fees assessed by our leagues will be passed on to players registering after league deadlines.

* Indoor Fees may vary for paid Coach teams depending on amount of field space rented for individual teams and travel league fees.

** Tournament Fees for teams with a paid Coach may be higher for indoor tournaments with higher than average entry fees, or unusual distance.

Email admin@shakeryouthsoccer.org for registration details. 

• Tryouts are required before registering for a team.
• Tryouts occur once a year at the end of May or early June.
• If you would like to schedule an off-season tryout, click here! 

All players: Register with SportsEngine 

Login to your SportsEngine Account that you created when you registered your player for Tryouts.

Upload your player's birth certificate and photo:

• player’s photo (color head shot, can be cropped from a snapshot, JPEG format, 2 MB or less)
• birth certificate (PDF format, 2 MB or less)

Update any incomplete information (additional contacts or caregivers in your family who may want to receive notice of field closures, cancelations, etc.).

Accept Waivers

Make payment (VISA, MC or electronic check).

• Payment plans available over 3 months
  • 1st payment = 1/2 of total fee + $15 finance charge
  • remaining fee split over 2nd & 3rd payment

Part of the SYSA mission is to teach the game of soccer as a component of developing well-rounded individuals, to develop youths to the best of their ability and to foster a lifelong enjoyment of the game.  We understand that for some youths, the expense of soccer can stand in the way of them reaping these benefits.  As such, we offer a need-based financial aid program to help with registration fees.  Each year, SYSA budgets a set amount for the financial aid program.  Annual awards are based on the budgeted amount and the number of players qualifying for financial aid.  The program does not cover uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel or miscellaneous expenses, which can be substantial.

The financial aid program is a need-based program that is awarded to families based upon their income.  SYSA uses participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), youths of families who qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher Program sponsored by the US Department of HUD (Section 8) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the guide for financial aid eligibility.  The financial aid committee may consider extenuating circumstances for players who do not qualify for one of the aforementioned government program.  Last, in addition to financial aid, SYSA offers payment plans to help spread the registration fees over time.

Guidelines:

• Financial need must be demonstrated for consideration. Economic hardship will be the only factor in awarding financial aid. No one will be disqualified from consideration because of sex, race, color, creed or religious beliefs.
• While we try to address as much of the need as possible, financial aid amounts will be based on the number of players demonstrating need, the extent of that need and the year’s financial aid budget.
• The financial aid budget is reviewed yearly and awards granted continuously throughout the year with a target of 90% of the awards granted during fall registration, and 10% granted during winter registration.
• Awards cover registration fees only (uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel or miscellaneous expenses are not covered).
• You must submit the Financial Aid Application in its entirety to be considered.  The responsible party requesting Financial Aid must complete the application.
• Financial Aid awards are granted as a percentage of registration fees and the recipient is responsible for payment of all remaining fees in accordance with SYSA payment and play eligibility guidelines.

How do I order a uniform?
Please order through Soccer.com.

Do I have to order a new uniform if my player has one already?
We recently entered into a four-year uniform cycle. This starts for the 2020-21 season.  

Who are my team coaches?
Our Competitive Travel Program is 100% professionally coached with volunteer assistance.  Each of our staff coaches undergoes an extensive reference check and on field evaluation before their hire. They also attend multiple pre-season and mid-season continuing education on the SYSA core curriculum.  

When will I be notified of the practice schedule, game schedule, etc.?
We create the fall practice schedule in the spring and adjust it based on team formation in June and City field assignments in mid-summer.  Our leagues provide game schedules to us in Mid-August.  We will update you on both as soon as the pieces are in place.

When can I view my team roster?
As players register, you will see them on your team when you login to SportsEngine.

How can I help SYSA?
We have nearly 200 volunteer positions to fill every year! Review our job listings and descriptions.