Fall sport
Soccer
Registration typically runs the first week of July through the first week of August.
Practices start the second week of August with games beginning the last week of August/first week of September. The season lasts until the end of October. End-of-year tournaments are held the last week of October/first week of November.
Division Details
- Instructional
- Under 6 (U6) Co-ed
- Under 8 (U8) Co-ed
- Under 10 (U10) Boys/Co-ed
- Under 10 (U10) Girls
- Under 12 (U12) Boys/Co-ed
- Under 14 (U14) Co-ed
| Division | Born On/After | Born On/Before |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional | August 1, 2022 | July 31, 2023 |
| Under 6 (U6) | August 1, 2020 | July 31, 2022 |
| Under 8 (U8) | August 1, 2018 | July 31, 2020 |
| Under 10 (U10) | August 1, 2016 | July 31, 2018 |
| Under 12 (U12) | August 1, 2014 | July 31, 2016 |
| Under 14 (U14) | August 1, 2012 | July 31, 2014 |
2026 Age Division Chart
Field Locations
- Instructional through U8 divisions always play at CYAA soccer fields on Central School Campus.
- U10 through U14 may require travel to outside parks in the Huntsville area (coaches will share park locations).
- U10 home games are held at CYAA soccer fields.
- U12 through U14 home games are held at the Madison County High School (MCHS) soccer field.
General Information
A player's clinic is typically provided the last week of registration at MCHS for all ages. Details will be shared through CYAA social media. Registration fees cover the team jersey; players should furnish their own cleats, shin guards, and ball.
Basic Rules Overview
CYAA soccer rules are typically coordinated with the Huntsville City youth recreational soccer leagues.
| U6 | U8 | U10 | U12 | U14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Size (yds.) | 30L x 25W | 35L x 30W | 60L x 45W | 80L x 55W | 80L x 55W |
| Goal Size (ft.) | Hockey | 12L x 6H | 12L x 6H | 21L x 7H | 21L x 7H |
| Ball Size | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Goal Keeper | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offsides Rule | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Game Format | 3v3 | 4v4 | 6v6 | 8v8 | 8v8 |
| Substitutions | Each Qtr. | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Game Duration | 41 mins. | 57 mins. | 55 mins. | 65 mins. | 75 mins. |
| Head Ball | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Age Division Basic Rules Chart · Minimum play 50% · Shin guards required for all age groups