Soccer West Soccer Club

Fields are open today on Sunday May 5th.  Have fun, stay warm and enjoy! 

Thank you for visiting the Soccer West website, home of some of the best soccer players, coaches and fans in Iowa.  A volunteer based nonprofit organization promoting youth soccer in the Des Moines area.

We are proud of our partnerships with both the Des Moines Menace and Drake University which include exclusive, world-class coaching and clinics for all Soccer West players and coaches. Please browse the website to find all the information you need to learn more about our top tier soccer club.

Spring 2013 Registration is now only open for the KIDDIE program.  For other age groups, please contact registrar@soccerwest.com or call 515-277-9997.

Spring 2013 Online Registration

Please email the registrar or call the Soccer West hotline 888-419-0709 with questions or registration issues.

2013 Season Dates

February 1, 2013 - $25 late fee takes effect for all U9 and up programs

March 1, 2013 - $25 late fee takes effect for U6-U8 programs
March 29, 2013 - All U6 and up players should be notified by coaches
April 6-7, 2013 - First Weekend of Games for U6 and up
April 8, 2013 - Kiddie players should be notified of team assignments
April 14, 2013 - First Day for Kiddie Program
May 19, 2013 - Last Day for Kiddie Program
May 25-26, 2013 - No Games, Memorial Day Weekend
June 1-2, 2013 - Last Weekend of Games

Program Descriptions

Kiddie Program

• Ages: 8/1/2007 to 7/31/2008; primarily for kids ages 4-5 (Pre-K and K)
• Cost: $70 per player (no late fee)
• Program Dates/Times: Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm, runs from Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, May 19 (begins a week later than U6 and up)
• Description: For kids to associate soccer with fun!  For the first half-hour, teams will practice on a half-field. For the second half-hour, teams will scrimmage.

**Kiddie Registration Note: In order to register online, players must have turned 4 before August 1, 2012. If your child is now age 4, but misses the birthday cutoff, please fill out a paper registration and mail it in as your online registration may not go through.

U6-U8 Recreational

• Ages: 8/1/2004 to 7/31/2007; primarily for kids ages 5-8 (K-3rd grades)
• Cost: $95 per player (late fee of $25 effective 3/1/2013)
• Game Dates: Sunday games, running Sunday, April 7 through Sunday, June 2
• Description: Focus is on fun, soccer fundamentals and team building. All teams are coached by parent volunteers and are coed teams.

U9-U14 Recreational

• Ages: 8/1/1998 to 7/31/2004; primarily for kids ages 8-14 (3rd-8th grades)
• Cost: $95 per player (late fee of $25 effective 2/1/2013)
• Game Dates: Saturday or Sunday games, running weekend of April 6-7 through weekend of June 1-2
• Description: Continued focus on soccer development in a fun environment. All-girls teams are formed if there is enough interest. Teams are all parent coached.

U9-10 Academy Program

• Ages: 8/1/2002 to 7/31/2004; primarily for kids ages 8-10 (3rd-4th grades)
• Cost: $215 per player (late fee of $25 effective 2/1/2013)
• Game Dates: Saturday or Sunday games, running weekend of April 6-7 through weekend of June 1-2; season includes Academy Festival Tournament (weekend TBD)
• Description: This program is for players who are ready to compete at a higher level. Teams are coached by Menace staff coaches with assistance from "E" licensed parent volunteer coaches. There are 2 practices per week and the general expectation is greater than on a recreational team. For more detailed information on the program, visit the link to the left.