REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online registration will open May 8, 2023
Players may register at www.belleclairsoccer.org. Please click on the LOGIN icon, in the upper right hand corner of the site. Returning players will be directed to login to their accounts, on the left side of the page. Families adding an additional player may do so after logging in. If you need to create an account, you may do so using the right side of the page.
On-site registration
Team and individual player registration will take place at the Belle Clair Soccer Park on the following dates: TBD
Location:
Belle Clair Legacy Park 2842 Centerville Ave. Belleville, IL 62226
Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration Fee $110 if registered on or before June 1
Registration Fee $130 if registered June 1st to July 31st
Registration Fee $140 if registered after Aug 1st ($10 late fee)
Registration is CLOSED August 15!!!!!
League Information
Our fall season for boys and girls programs are K thru 8th grade. Kindergarten to 6th grade divisions will be scheduled 10 games. The 7th and 8th grade divisions will be scheduled 7 games in league play and 3 additional games in the Belle Clair Cup (If the coach registers for the event). Teams from all divisions are eligible to register for this tournament.This year divisions 3rd grade and older may have games scheduled on Friday evenings on the turf. Our Kindergarten division is our only co-ed division. 1st thru 8th grade divisions are boys or girls and will have combined age groups. (1st grade, 2nd grade, 3/4th grade, 5/6th grade and 7/8th grade. ) New this Year! We'll be posting scores and standings for age groups 1/2nd grade thru 7/8th grade.We also offer an instructional session for players ages 3-5. The Mini and Little Striker's sessions have a flat fee structure. Discounts and late fees are not applicable. These sessions have a maximum capacity of 40 participants per session. Mini Striker's (3 yr old's and 4 yr old's) is offered at 9:00 AM only. Little Striker's (Pre-K 4 yr old's & 5 yr old's) is offered at 10:00 AM. All sessions are Saturday's only. Cost $90, jersey included.Belle Clair is a recreational league and does not form teams by birth year.
When registering, this is the grade you are entering in the new school year.Regular league games may be played on Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday, at the Belle Clair Legacy Park. Friday night games will be for 3/4 grade and above, will have start times of 6 PM through 8 PM. Saturday games may be scheduled from 8:00 AM to 7 PM. Sunday games are scheduled 12 PM to 5 PM. Older divisions (5th grade and up) may also play games against other leagues, at their sites. Opening weekend for the 2022 fall season, will start with games on August 19th. All teams should plan to play on opening weekend. The schedule will be released August 7th. Season planned end date is Oct. 22nd based on weather reschedules.
No games will be played Labor Day weekend. (Sep 2 - Sept 4)
This year's 8th Annual Belle Clair Cup will be held October 27th - 29th. This is the only tournament for recreational teams in the area.
Practices for the fall league may start as early as July 17th.
Team size/game format for each age group is as follows:
Kindergarten (Co-ed) 4v4 No keeper, Roster size 12 players (playing on two fields)
1st Grade (Boys or Girls) 5v5 (1st year with keeper on field) Recommended roster size 12
2nd Grade (Boys or Girls) 5v5 (2nd year with keeper on field) Recommended roster size 12
3rd and 4th Grade (Boys or Girls) 7v7 Recommended roster size 12
5th and 6th Grade (Boys or Girls) 9v9 Recommended roster size 16
7th and 8th Grade (Boys or Girls) 9v9 or 11v11 Recommended roster size 18-22
3/4th grade divisions and above are combined age groups, where teams may be comprised of a combination of both grades on one team. Boys teams are still separate from girls teams.
Coaches required to contact each player on their roster, within two weeks of receiving the roster, to introduce themselves as the coach and to notify parents of the practice schedule. We are always looking for new coaches. Each coach will set their own practice schedule and location, independently of the league. BCSL does not have access to practice schedules. The league is not able to place players on teams by practice schedule. For any questions regarding the registration process, team placement, roster allotments or if you have an interest in coaching, please email [email protected], for information. Fall Soccer Season Rule book will be published on our website, a few weeks prior to the season.
Refund Policy
All Belle Clair Soccer League program fees are non-refundable, except for medical or relocation.
Refund requests must be submitted in writing. Refund requests must include:
1. Player Name and address
2. Parent and/or family name, address, phone number and email (if available)
3. Season (Spring, Fall, Winter,) or Program (Camp, skills session)
4. Reason for refund request:
a. Medical reason: please attached note from the primary physician or specialist
b. Relocation reason: please include new address
5. Refund request date
All approved refunds will be paid by check after board approval. No exceptions. Refund requests will only be accepted in writing, by mail, to the addresses indicated below.
Belle Clair Soccer League
Attn.: Refunds
5343 Belleville Crossing Street #57 Belleville, IL 62226
All refunds are subject to a $20 admin fee,