Program Overview
The main objective of the Dakota United Soccer Club (DUSC) Recreation League is to provide all children, regardless of experience, with the opportunity to learn more about soccer and develop the basic skills needed to play. We emphasize that learning is more important than winning.
Age Groups
- Offered to Pre-K (must be 4 years old at time of registration) through 6th grade
- 6th grade girls – Fall session only
- 6th grade boys – Spring session only
Session Details
- Fall League: Early September through mid-October
- Spring League: Mid-April through mid-May
- Each session includes 6 games over 6 weeks, weather permitting
- Games: Saturdays, 9 AM – 4 PM; Sundays, 12 PM – 7 PM (as needed)
- Location: Cottonwood Soccer Complex (South 12th Street)
Practices
- Held once per week at a local elementary school or Cottonwood
- Practice day/time/location chosen by the volunteer coach
- Practice schedules become available approximately 2 weeks before games begin
Volunteer Coaches
- All coaches are volunteers: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc.
- All must be SafeSport certified and pass a background check
- SafeSport certification: ~3 hours initially, then 30 minutes annually
- Background check: ~5 minutes
Player Information
- Registration includes a team t-shirt
- Teams are formed by gender, grade, and school
- Required equipment: shin guards and a water bottle
- Soccer balls are not required but welcome
- Team photos will be offered
Important Notes
- No late registrations accepted
- No refunds after registration
- Rules and lesson plans can be found in the right navigation panel
- Visit our FAQ page for more answers
2025 Fall League
Registration & Cost
- Registration closes: July 26
- Cost: $70 + applicable fees
- Sibling discount: $10 off 2nd child, $20 off 3rd child; max $20 per child
- All children must be registered together to receive discount — no post-registration refunds for this.
Schedule
- Teams announced: August 6 (planned)
- Equipment handout: August 20 (tentative)
- Practices begin: September 1
- Games: Saturdays, September 6 – October 11
Game & Practice Info
- Games: Saturdays 9 AM – 4 PM; Sundays used as needed
- Practice schedules released ~2 weeks before games
- Game times released ~1 week before games
- Players are placed with kids in their school and grade
- No need to confirm team placement if school and grade are entered correctly during registration
6th Grade Participation
- 6th grade girls: Fall only
- 6th grade boys: Not eligible for Fall — encouraged to register in Spring
No Waitlist
There is NO waitlist. No late registrations will be accepted. Register early to avoid missing out!
2026 Spring League
Registration & Cost
- Registration closes: February 28
- Cost: $70 + applicable fees
- Sibling discount: $10 off 2nd child, $20 off 3rd child; max $20 per child
- All children must be registered together to receive discount — no post-registration refunds for this.
Schedule
- Teams announced: March 11 (planned)
- Equipment handout: March 25 (tentative)
- Practices begin: April 6
- Games: Saturdays, April 11 – May 16
Game & Practice Info
- Games: Saturdays 9 AM – 4 PM; Sundays used as needed
- Practice schedules released ~2 weeks before games
- Game times released ~1 week before games
- Players are placed with kids in their school and grade
- No need to confirm team placement if school and grade are entered correctly during registration
6th Grade Participation
- 6th grade boys: Spring only
- 6th grade girls: Not eligible for Spring — encouraged to register with their school team
No Waitlist
There is NO waitlist. No late registrations will be accepted. Register early to avoid missing out!
Need Help?
- Practice and game schedules are not available until 1–2 weeks before games start
- Visit our FAQ page for common questions
- Log in to PlayDUSC to check your current registrations under your child’s name