Soccer

LPYAA Soccer is a youth soccer program for children Ages 1-4 yr. old and Kindergarten through 6th grade. It is intended to build basic soccer skills, competitive skills and have fun.

Our program is skills based, and consequently concentrate on the little things in soccer, such as individual moves, passing, shooting, and working with teammates. We plan practices so that scrimmage time is equal to skills practice time. Our goal is to instruct in such a manner that all players learn so they will be successful at their next level of play.

Ages

Ages 1-4 yrs. old

Kindergarten-6th Grade

When

Late August - mid October

Practices Tues. & Thurs. Evenings

Saturday Play Days (mid Sept.-Oct.)

Where

All practices are at the Horse Show Grounds near the Olympic Ski Jumps.

Games played in Lake Placid, throughout Essex County, and Saranac Lake.

Practices

Pre-K

1 yr. old-3 yr. old Thursday only from 5:30-6 pm.
Pre-K 4 yr. old Tuesday only from 5:30-6 pm.

Kind.-6th Grade Tues. & Thurs.

5:30-6:00 pm Kindergarten
5:30-6:15 pm 1st/2nd Grades
5:30-6:30 pm 3rd/4th Grades
5:30-6:45 pm 5th/6th Grades

Games

1st-6th Graders will have Saturday Play Days within Essex County.

Jerseys

T-shirts are available for purchase for $10. Cash only. Purchase at field.

Players Grade 1 - Grade 6 will be required to have a blue LPYAA Soccer shirt for Saturday games.

Extra Costs

T-shirts with the LPYAA logo and soccer ball are available for purchase $10 cash the first few weeks of practice.

*Change for 2025-T-shirts are not included in the price and can be purchased for $10 at the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need cleats and shin guards?

Cleats are suggested for Kindergarten-6th Graders. Shin guards are required for all 1st-6th Graders.

Where can I get equipment?

We have gear (t-shirts, cleats & shin guards) available on a first come first served basis.

Are scholarships available?

The LPYAA offers need-based scholarships upon request. Contact lpyaasports@gmail.com to inquire about funding options.

Other questions?

Contact our Soccer Commissioner, Olaf Carlson, at ocarlson@lakeplacidcsd.net.

25-26 season

Soccer Season will begin August 26th, 2025.

Registration is open for Fall LPYAA Soccer beginning August 10th.

Coaches for Pre-K age 4 are needed. Specific soccer skills are not required.

The 2025 Fee structure has changed

$20 Pre-K (t-shirt not included)

$40 Kind.-6th Grades (t-shirt not included)

T-shirts can be purchased at the field for all levels. T-shirts cost $10 for all levels.

Pay for t-shirt at the field. Cash payments only.