How do I register my child?
You can register online HERE, and pay with a credit card or you can register with a paper form with cash/check. All payments are due by the registration deadline that is set for each season. Your registration is not completed until payment is received in the LYSA office. NO REFUNDS after the registration is complete.
If you choose to pay by check, make it payable to LYSA/Cajun Rush and mail to:
LYSA
200 Sonny Roy Lane
Lafayette, La. 70507
What does LYSA/Cajun Rush offer for soccer?
Recreational soccer plays two seasons per year and incorporates player ages 3 -14. Players register for each season individually.
Our High School League is for players that want to play with friends from their high school versus other local high schools.
Fall Season: The fall season usually begins in mid September and runs through the beginning of November.
Spring Season: The spring season usually begins in mid February and ends in the beginning of April.
*Fall season is 8 weeks long, and Spring season is 6 weeks long
LYSA/Cajun Rush offers a summer PL4Y session: The summer PL4Y session is a fun 4v4 format that allows players of all ages to get more touches on the ball, and it also helps players to dribble, pass a little quicker, and create their own success in scoring. Session starts in June and ends in July. *Off July 4th week.
*LYSA/Cajun Rush offers soccer camps throughout the year *Contact the office for more information.
*LYSA/ Cajun Rush offers competitive soccer programs (Please see the competitive (classic) tab for more information)
What about practice locations, frequency, and times?
Lafayette offers numerous public parks with soccer goals and most teams practice in their home area. Fields 11 - 28 at Moore Park are open for practices. Teams can practice once or twice per week, but are encouraged to limit that practice to 60 minutes.
What do I need for my child to play?
1. Shin Guards: They are mandatory and must be worn underneath the socks. The socks must cover the shin guard completely.
2. Appropriate footwear: Soccer cleats.
3. Soccer Ball: All players are encouraged to bring a size 3, 4, or 5 soccer ball depending on age, and a labeled water bottle. (4U - 8U size 3 ball / 9U - 12U size 4 ball / 13U up size 5 ball)
NOT Permitted:
- Your child may NOT wear earrings or any jewelry during the game. This includes "starter earrings".
- Baseball and Football cleats are NOT permitted
- Uniforms that are NOT LYSA/Cajun Rush Nike uniforms purchased at Third Coast Soccer
Do I need a uniform for my child?
Yes. The required LYSA/Cajun Rush Nike uniform can be purchased at Third Coast Soccer at their NEW LOCATION at 100 William O Stutes Street Suite B, Lafayette, LA 70503. If you have any questions please call them at 337-534-0281. For a better shopping experience, we ask our members to please visit the store after 1:00pm. The uniform will consist of (1) blue jersey and (1) white jersey for about $38. Short (black or blue) and sock color is determined by coach/team.
When will I hear from my coach?
After the registration period is over, rosters will be formed. Once rosters are completed the coaches who volunteered in Sports Connect will be given a date for a coaches meeting. The coach will receive his/her roster on this date. The coaches are instructed to begin calling parents soon after. (Usually a week or two before the start of the season)
*Coaches are volunteer parents, friends, and family. Please consider coaching your child and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Game Schedules?
Schedules are created after the rosters are formed. Schedules are usually posted to your account about 2 weeks before the start of your first game.
It Rained! What happens to my game?
All games not played on the scheduled date due to rain will be moved by LYSA/CSC staff to a new date and time. All Games will be made up if canceled due to rain. (Rainouts are not reschedule requests)
How will I know if the fields are closed for practice/games?
LYSA/Cajun Rush will notify all members through email about park closures and game cancellations. All social media, as well as the cajunrush.com website will be updated with the park status. The call on fields for Moore Park are made around 3pm.