{"id":371,"date":"2019-05-29T19:48:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T23:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eastlansingsoccer.org\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-04-11T16:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T20:14:33","slug":"tryouts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elsoccer.org\/?page_id=371","title":{"rendered":"Tryouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n

The East Lansing Soccer Club (ELSC) provides US Soccer guided youth developmental soccer opportunities for Kindergarten – 8th<\/sup> grade boys and girls.<\/p>\n

Select soccer program<\/strong> – Players can be in 3rd to 8th grade and are evaluated for a spot on a team. All players selected will be placed on a team based on their grade. Teams play against other community teams in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). Seasons are traditionally 8 games over 8 weeks in the fall starting August 24th and 8 games over 8 weeks in the spring starting after Spring Break. Games are Saturday or Sunday. Practices are twice per week. Evaluation for a CASL team is required, and dates and times for tryouts are June 16th for boys and June 17th for girls. Players not selected for a CASL team will be placed on a recreational team with their age group.<\/p>\n

Evaluations\/Tryouts for Select Teams:<\/strong> Those in grades 3 and up<\/strong> who are interested in more competitive soccer are encouraged to try out for an ELSC Select team that plays in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). Times and dates of evaluations\/tryouts are by grade and can be found below:<\/p>\ntable { margin: 0 auto; width: auto; height: auto;} td {padding: 8px 12px; }\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nBoys<\/strong><\/td>\nGirls<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grade in Fall 2026<\/td>\nTBD<\/strong><\/td>\nTBD<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd grade<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th<\/sup> grade<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th<\/sup> grade<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n5:15-6:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6th<\/sup> grade<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7th<\/sup> grade<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8th<\/sup> grade<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n6:45-8:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\nEvaluations\/Tryouts location:<\/strong> East Lansing Soccer Complex.
\nArrive 15 minutes prior<\/strong> to the evaluation\/tryout time for check-in.
\nWear shin guards, and bring a soccer ball and water.\n

Are you going to be out of town, have any questions about the process or need to schedule a makeup ?<\/b> Contact the East Lansing Soccer Club at elsoccerclub@gmail.com<\/a> and make us aware of your situation. Please include your player’s name, school grade for the fall 2026 and what team they played on for the 2025-2026 season.<\/p>\n

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The East Lansing Soccer Club is organized for the charitable and educational purpose of providing instruction, recreation, and competition in the sport of youth soccer in the East Lansing area. Emphasis will be placed on maximum player participation by members of the club. Instruction and recreation is more important than competition. All programs have volunteer coaches<\/i><\/b>.<\/p>\n<!– Recreational soccer program<\/b> – Players 2nd-6th grade are placed on school grade level teams that play against other community teams in the East Side Soccer League (ESSL). The season is traditionally 6-7 games over 7 weeks in the fall starting around Labor Day, and 5-6 games over 5-6 weeks in the spring after Spring Break. Games are Saturday mornings. Practices are twice per week. Registration is open NOW until August 11th and all registered will be placed on a team. Fees only $200 and that includes both the fall and spring season!\u00a0 https:\/\/go.teamsnap.com\/forms\/467461<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b>\nSelect soccer program<\/b> – Players can be in 3rd to 8th grade and are evaluated for a spot on a team. All players selected will be placed on a team based on their grade. Teams play against other community teams in the Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). Season is traditionally 8 games over 8 weeks in the fall starting August 26th and 8 games over 6 weeks in the spring starting after Spring Break. Games are Saturday or Sunday. Practices are twice per week. Evaluation for a CASL team is required, and dates and times for tryouts are June 10th for boys and June 11th for girls. Players not selected for a CASL team will be placed on a recreational team with their age group. Players must be registered to attend tryouts. Registration is open NOW and teams will be identified by June 30th. Fees are $200 plus an additional $60-$100 depending on age of player. https:\/\/go.teamsnap.com\/forms\/467461<\/b><\/a>\nKindergarten and 1st Grade soccer program<\/b> – Kindergarten and 1st graders players are placed on K\/1st grade teams that play other ELSC teams in a small sided game format (usually 4v4 with no goalkeeper.) Their season is traditionally 5 weeks in the fall starting after Labor Day, and 6 weeks in the spring starting after Spring Break. Games are during the week and practices are twice per week. Fall 2025 season will start September 15th and end October 17th. Registration is open NOW until August 27th. All players registered will be placed on a team. Fees only $50 for spring and $50 for fall! https:\/\/go.teamsnap.com\/forms\/480874<\/a>\n\nAbout us:<\/i><\/b> The East Lansing Soccer Club is organized for the charitable and educational purpose of providing instruction, recreation and competition in the sport of youth soccer in the East Lansing area. Emphasis will be placed on maximum player participation by members of the club. Instruction and recreation will be of more importance than competition. ELSC is a volunteer-run organization.<\/i> –>\n

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