Soccer

YOUTH LEAGUE DATES

Fall Dates: Saturday games September 19 - October 24

Registration Dates:  July 6 - August 16

TEAM REGISTRATION 

All registrations must be submitted online. No e-mail registrations will be accepted. 

Payments are due at time of registration. Any questions regarding payment options contact Nick Reinhart: nreinhart@woosteroh.com.  

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION - WOOSTER STUDENTS 

Fall 2026, Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/woostercity/Home or by coming to the Recreation and Community Center to sign up in person from July 6-August 16th.

If you have/know a 7th/8th Grade Boy interested in playing soccer this Fall, please reach out to Nick Reinhart: nreinhart@woosteroh.com or you can call us at the Wooster Community Center 330-263-5207 to be added to our waiting list. Registration will close on Sunday August 16th, people added to the waitlist will be notified shortly after registration closes.

For more information about practices please refer to our activities brochure.  

LEAGUE AGE GROUPS AND DIVISIONS 

If a Club/Organization enters 2 teams in the same age group at least one team MUST be entered into the "A" division. 

All Club and Travel Level players must play in the "A" division. (Exceptions to this rule based on skill level of players may be made. All requests should be directed through Wooster Recreation Program Director). 

All league games are played at the Wooster Soccer Complex on Burbank Road. 

All individuals registered in the Regional League MUST be in 7th and 8th grade. 

Upcoming League Dates: September 9 - October 18

Registration: July 6 - August 16

Micro Level One- Tuesdays @ Wooster Soccer Complex & Saturdays @ Schellin Park

Micro Level Two- Thursdays @ Wooster Soccer Complex & Saturdays @ Schellin Park

Must be between the ages of 4-6 and enrolled in Pre-K or Kindergarten

This program offers youth in pre-school and kindergarten a chance to begin to develop fundamental soccer skills. Participants will meet for two one hour sessions a week. Weeknight classes are meant to work on basic soccer skills and weekend classes offer a chance to play in a game like setting. This program is a great stepping stone to prepare your child to participate in the youth soccer league, and is offered twice a year once in the spring and then again in the fall. 

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR FUTSAL

Session II Dates:

• Sundays January - February  
• Cost:  Resident Team $325.00
• Non - Resident Team $375.00  
• Registration: November 1-December 18

League Information: 

For High School aged Boys and Girls who entered grades 8-12 Fall 2026.

All games will be played on Sundays between 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Gault Recreation Center 

Schedules will be sent via e-mail to the individuals who registered teams for the league 

“Futsal” style of soccer 6v6 (includes keeper)

Price includes officials for all matches 

You may borrow players from another teams roster if you are shorthanded at a game. 

For current updates and for weather cancellations, please call our information line at 330-263-5203

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER LEAGUE

League Dates:  June - July 

Games would be played over the course of 7 weeks on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning in June. 

Cost: $400

* To qualify as a resident team 80% of the team must live within or have a parent who works within the Wooster City Limits.        

LEAGUE INFORMATION  

For High School Boys and Girls entering grades 9 - 12 in the fall. NO graduated college bound players are permitted to participate in this league. 

All games will be played on Mondays or Tuesdays at 5:30, 6:45 or 8:00pm at the Wooster Soccer Complex or WHS Follis Field. 

All make up games will be played on Wednesdays or Thursdays of the same week. 

Registration will be limited to the first 50 teams. 

The final game schedule will be posted online

Rosters must be submitted online. 

All participants must have a current participant waiver on file with our department.

Soccer Referees

Individuals are needed to officiate in our fall and spring Youth Leagues, Summer High School League, Youth Travel League and our Winter Indoor High School Futsal League. Please see the information below pertaining to each league and the opportunities available to become a certified official: 

Youth Leagues 

Spring League Dates: April - June  (Saturdays)

Fall League Dates: September - October (Saturdays)

Age of Participants: 1st - 8th grade 

Age Eligibility to Officiate: 8th Grade and older 

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per game for all certified officials 

$25.00-$30.00 per game for all non-certified officials 

Games are scheduled prior to the start of the season. All officials are asked to attend a mandatory pre-season meeting to go over league rules and expectations for the season.

Summer High School League, Youth Travel League, Winter Indoor High School Futsal League, Wooster Memorial Tournament  

Summer High School League Dates: June - July (Mondays and Tuesdays) 

Youth Travel League: September - October, April - June (Sundays)

Winter Indoor High School Futsal League: November - March (Sundays)

Wooster Memorial Tournament: Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend each year.

These games are assigned by our Wooster Soccer Association Referee assigner. Any individuals interested in officiating in these leagues may contact Nick Reinhart: nreinhart@woosteroh.com the Recreation Coordinator in charge of the Youth Soccer Program for more information. 

All Officials

Concussion Certification: A current certification must be on file with our department prior to beginning the season.

Pay: 

Youth League, Summer High School and Winter Indoor Futsal League officials will be paid at the conclusion of the season for any games officiated. 

Youth Travel League officials will be paid at each game officiated. 

Becoming USSF Certified: 

The Ohio North Referee Committee offers a USSF NEW OFFICIALS CLINIC multiple times throughout the year. These classes take place in two parts; an online curriculum and an in person clinic. 

Online Curriculum: up to $75.00 

Register online at ohnrefs.org by clicking on “Becoming a Referee” under the Ohio North Classes tab at the top of the page. Read through ALL information and follow ALL necessary steps to get registered. Once you have registered, successfully completed the online material, and pass an online exam, you will receive a grade/age access code to sign up for an in-person clinic.

Please note - the online module may be completed at any time, and will go over 17 different “laws of the game.” There are review questions at the conclusion of each section and an open book online exam over all of the content. The online exam can be taken as many times as needed to pass.

In - Person Clinic:

The in-person clinic is offered in multiple locations throughout the state.  Some of the clinics have up to a $25.00 charge to attend, others are free. 

More information pertaining to the certification process is provided at the ohnrefs.org website. The Wooster Recreation Department does try to offer a new referee and a referee re-certification clinic locally each year. 

Interested In Becoming An Official?

Please email nreinhart@woosteroh.com

What is the Wooster Soccer Association?

WSA is a non-profit, volunteer organization that works in cooperation with the Wooster Recreation Department to encourage and support participation in soccer. WSA strives to provide participants with experiences that build confidence, good health, team spirit, and civic responsibility. Our goal is to reach high standards of good sportsmanship and proficiency in soccer skills. We also wish to foster a sense of mutual support and respect throughout Wayne County’s soccer community (recreational, traveling, high school, and college leagues).

What activities are available?

The Wooster Recreation Department organizes clinics for various ages at different times of the year. The association supports and organizes outdoor recreational soccer leagues for children beginning at Preschool and continuing through High School. The association also supports and organizes traveling soccer teams for ages 10 to 13 (U10-U14). Participation in traveling soccer is at the invitation of the coach, and tryouts will be announced when new teams are forming. It is expected that all traveling players will have participated in at least one season of recreational league play before joining a traveling team.

Where are games played?

Recreational games are played at the Soccer Complex on Burbank Rd. traveling teams play in the Northern Ohio region and may travel up to 60 miles for games. Wooster High games are played at Follis Field (and away) and College of Wooster games are played at the College campus (and away).

If you need more information — or wish to coach, referee, or serve on the board:

Please contact Ashley Trent at the Wooster Recreation Department at (330) 263-5207

https://www.woostersoccer.com/