General Information
Canton Soccer Club Community teams (U9-U18) play in the WSSL (Western Suburban Soccer League), also known as "Whistle." WSSL is the also known as "rec travel" as teams will play against other clubs such as Livonia, Plymouth and Northville, and consists of two seasons. Leagues are offered in fall and spring only and each one is approximately two months (although some teams try to stay together over the winter and play indoor with High Velocity). Teams are single gender and age specific. The game and training schedule is coordinated by the coach.
Not sure what age group your child should be in? Look no further, click here: AGE GROUP CHART.
Fall Season starts after Labor Day weekend and goes through October. Registration is June 1 – July 1.
Spring Season starts mid-April and goes until mid-June. Registration for this league is January 1 – February 1.
Note* All games must be completed by the third weekend in June per MSYSA rules (the third weekend is the start date for Select and Premier tryouts throughout the state).
Fall/Spring 2022-2023 Pricing (Not including Uniform)
Please note ALL players will require a new uniform for fall 2021 which will be good through spring 2023
$150 (U9-U14)
$150/$160 (U15-U19). For HSO U15-U19 small sided season (boys in the fall, girls in the spring) where they play 7v7 on a 9v9 field, the cost is $160 to cover ref fees for the smaller roster. In the opposite season (boys in the spring, girls in the fall) where they play 11v11, the cost is $150.
Uniforms
Each player must purchase a new uniform kit beginning fall 2021 which consists of two jerseys, shorts and socks for $60 (w/tax) which will be added to your registration for fall 2022. Please make sure to review the SIZING CHART prior to registering if you need a kit. Replacement uniform kits (or individual pieces) can be purchased separately through Soccer World. If you have an issue with your uniform, please contact Sam Piraine.
Games
- Home games are played at Independence Park, Heritage Park, Freedom Park and Griffin Park.
- WSSL teams will travel to play away games with other communities such as Plymouth, Livonia, Northville, etc.
- Approx. half of your games are played at home.
- Most games are on weekends with a few weeknight games.
- Your coach will schedule all games and practices.
Playing Format
U9-U10 (7v7)
U11-U12 (9v9)
U13 & Up (11v11)
Practices
Practices are coordinated by the coaches and are completely dependent upon their availability. Typically coaches will practice twice a week (Mon-Thurs) at or after 5pm. We are unable to assign players to teams based on personal conflicts. Teams and coaches are formed after registration and the coach will pick the practice times based on his/her availability and field availability.
HS Teams
During the High School soccer season (Girls–Spring and Boys-Fall), U15+ teams play a 6v6 format on an 8v8 field and are allowed to use up to three guest players. During the off-season from HS soccer, the teams go back to 11v11 format. These teams do have different registration guidelines and dates.
HS Tryouts
If your child is trying out for their high school soccer team, we recommend you still register and pay during open registration. If he/she makes the HS team, you have one week after HS tryouts are finalized to let us know for a full refund. If he/she does NOT make the HS team then you are already registered and will not have to be placed on the waitlist which can forfeit your spot on the previous team and be subject to late fees.
Request for refund (HS only) deadline is one week after the last tryout date for Plymouth/Canton High Schools.
Questions???
League Coordinator
Holly Locke
Recreational Representative
[email protected]
