Our Recreational Home Program will be available for two age groups: U6 (born in 2019-2020) and U8 (born in 2017-2018). This is an intra-club program that plays on Sundays at the Walsh complex in Ottumwa among each other. The registration fee for these players is $45, and it includes a t-shirt to wear for games. There will not be a limit on the number of players who can register for these teams.

 

Our Recreational Travel League will offer two U10 teams (24 players maximum, born in 2015-2016), two U12 teams (32 players maximum, born in 2013-2014), one 8th grade U15 team (18 players maximum, born in 2010-2012). Once these teams are full, registration will close. The registration fee for this program is $70. They will require team uniforms.

 

Practices should begin in late August and games will be on Saturday for the travel teams. As for the in house teams, games will be on Sundays. Schedules will be available closer to the start date.

 

Lastly, we need volunteers to keep our Club going. Due to expiring terms and children aging out of our program, we need board members and coaches in order to make this season and future seasons happen. If you can volunteer, please let us know. You can sign up as a volunteer during registration or Facebook message to let us know you can help. We rely on our volunteers to keep our kids playing, and we appreciate everything you do!

 

Please click the REGISTER link on the top right corner of the page when you are ready to register. You will need a picture of your player and a copy of an age verification document (i.e. birth certificate, passport, etc.) to register. Unless you have been told otherwise, please register for the Recreational Programs. To find the correct age group, see below. 

 

If you are unable to register online, please message us on Facebook.

 

Thank you for your continued support of the Ottumwa Soccer Club. We hope to have a fun and safe soccer season this Fall!

Birth Years 2019-2020 - U6
Birth Years 2017-2018 - U8
Birth Years 2015-2016 - U10
Birth Years 2013-2014 - U12
Birth Years 2010-2012 - U15
 

Please be prepared to complete the registration with a picture of your player(s) and a government issued proof of age document (birth certificate and passport are your best options). Until these steps are completed, your player will not be allowed to play.

Players will need soccer boots, shin guards, and a soccer ball to participate. Please see below for program information and soccer ball sizes.

All coaches and assistant coaches working with youth players must complete the required registration and disclosure in order to have their background checked. You will need your social security number, driver's license number, and a picture of yourself to upload.

You will also be required to take Concussion Awareness and Education Training and Abuse Prevention Training. These links will be available once you complete your registration.

You will not receive your team roster until registration, background check, and safety training have been completed!

RECREATIONAL TRAVEL REGISTRATION FEE: $70

RECREATIONAL HOME REGISTRATION FEE: $45

SELECT REGISTRATION FEE: $110 for U14 Girls

There is a $10 Family Discount for the second and each additional player with the same parent living in the same household. THE REGISTRATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

Uniform information and orders can be found on the Team Store tab at the top of the website

Recreational Home Players: You will receive a t-shirt as part of your registration fee.

COACHES AND ASSISTANT COACHES: The registration fee for one of your children will be waived if you coach the entire season!

U6
Uniform: Shirt provided with registration fee
Location: All games and practices take place at Walsh Fields
Practices: Practices are scheduled based on coaches’ schedules
Game Days: Sundays at 2:00 PM
Playing Time: 8 minute quarters, 5 minute breaks
Maximum Player Roster: 6
Game Play: 4 v 4
Ball Size: 3
Goalkeeper: No
Referee: Coaches
 

U8
Uniform: Shirt provided with registration fee
Location: All games and practices take place at Walsh Fields
Practices: Practices are scheduled based on coaches’ schedules
Game Days: Sundays at 2:00 PM
Playing Time: 8 minute quarters, 5 minute breaks
Maximum Player Roster: 6
Game Play: 4 v 4
Ball Size: 3
Goalkeeper: No
Referee: Coaches
 

Our Select Program plays in the Iowa Soccer League. We currently have one team:

Ottumwa Storm - U14 Girls

This team is by invitation only.

U10
Uniform: Ottumwa Soccer Club uniform kits are purchased in addition to registration fees. All new players much purchase a uniform kit, but returning players may use previously purchased uniforms.
Game Locations: This is a traveling team. Home games take place at Walsh Fields. Away games take place at fields within an hour of Ottumwa. See Locations tab for all locations.
Game Days: Saturdays, times vary based on hosting Club
Practices: Practice locations and times are chosen by coaches
Game Length: 25 minute halves, 10 minute halftime
Maximum Player Roster: 12
Game Play: 7 v 7
Ball Size: 4
Goalkeeper: Yes
Referee: 1 Center Referee + 2 Assistant Referees


U12
Uniform: Ottumwa Soccer Club uniform kits are purchased in addition to registration fees. All new players much purchase a uniform kit, but returning players may use previously purchased uniforms.
Game Locations: This is a traveling team. Home games take place at Walsh Fields. Away games take place at fields within an hour of Ottumwa. See Locations tab for all locations.
Game Days: Saturdays, times vary based on hosting Club
Practices: Practice locations and times are chosen by coaches
Game Length: 30 minute halves, 10 minute halftime
Maximum Player Roster: 16
Game Play: 9 v 9
Ball Size: 4
Goalkeeper: Yes
Referee: 1 Center Referee + 2 Assistant Referees

 

U14 - playing as U15
Uniform: Ottumwa Soccer Club uniform kits are purchased in addition to registration fees. All new players much purchase a uniform kit, but returning players may use previously purchased uniforms.
Game Locations: This is a traveling team. Home games take place at Walsh Fields. Away games take place at fields within an hour of Ottumwa. See Locations tab for all locations.
Game Days: Saturdays, times vary based on hosting Club
Practices: Practice locations and times are chosen by coaches
Game Length: 40 minute halves, 15 minute halftime
Maximum Player Roster: 22 max, only 18 on game day
Game Play: 11 v 11
Ball Size: 5
Goalkeeper: Yes
Referee: 1 Center Referee + 2 Assistant Referees