Fees for the 2026 Fall Season:

• $145 1st player in family/same household

• $135 2nd player + each consecutive player in family/same household

A limited number of reduced-fee registrations are available to eligible families, thanks in part to our generous sponsors. Because the total amount of funds available varies each year, HYSL may change the terms and policies regarding assistance from year to year. To learn more about this program and download a Financial Assistance application, visit: HYSL Financial Assistance Information

Once the registration period has ended, HYSL will accept late registrations for a waitlist for a limited period of time. Fees increase by $25/player for waitlist registration. You will provide your payment information and as space becomes available, your card will be charged.  HYSL maintains an active waitlist through the start of the season. If the league is unable to process payment, your player will remain on the waitlist. If you wish to withdraw your player, send an email to humboldtyouthsoccer@gmail.com

HYSL does not provide refunds for any registration fees. The league relies on each and every registration to plan the season and begins to incur fees based on the registrations received. Please note that even canceling a player’s registration with no refund has drastic negative impacts on team formation and is discouraged.

Please see the age matrix below to determine your child's age group: HYSL 2026 Age Matrix. 

On very rare occasions, HYSL has permitted players to play up or down an age group. The process requires a written request from the parent of the player, citing circumstances that would support the need to move the player. Players are only permitted to play down an age group upon request from a parent providing valid medical necessity. All requests for players to play up or down must be received in writing by June 1 and the parent must also attend the June HYSL Board Meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Teams are formed by gender and age group. If siblings are the same gender and age group, you may request to have them play on the same team.  

Due to the increased number of players in recent years, the player/team request policy for 2026 permits ONE (1) request per player:  

• Option A:  provide name of ONE (1) player - OR

• Option B:  provide name of ONE (1) coach/assistant coach. 

REQUESTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED. Requests must be made at the time of registration on the player’s registration form. Requests made after a registration is submitted will not be accepted for consideration. Email requests will not be accepted.

*COACHES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO REQUEST PLAYERS, however, they are encouraged to contact the league to identify their co-coach.

Shin guards, soccer cleats, and long socks are mandatory. Socks must cover the OUTSIDE of the shin guard. Players who have exposed shin guards will not be allowed to participate in practices or games.  Shorts without pockets or belt loops and a comfortable t-shirt are recommended for practices. Each player will be issued a pair of shorts, socks, and a jersey for game days.

To be a volunteer coach for HYSL, coaches and assistant coaches are required to register with GotSport and then complete four mandatory prerequisites, which contribute to the safety of our players and help equip you, the coach, to be successful. After registering through GotSport, the links to the required steps can be found within your GotSport coach account.  You will be able to monitor your progress from “REQUIRED” to “PENDING” to “APPROVED”.  

The following MUST be completed PRIOR to participation with the players/teams: 

• Live Scan fingerprint

• Background Questionnaire

• Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments (formerly Heads Up Concussion Training)

• SafeSport Mandatory Reporter Training/SafeSport Refresher

• Grassroots Coach Training - optional

See the link for more information on each requirement.

TEAMS WILL ONLY BE FORMED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER COACHES WHO HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. Your prompt attention to completing these steps during the window of June 1 - July 31 will help ensure successful player assignments, team formations, and a smooth start to the season!

YES. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never played - soccer is such a fun game! There are plenty of ways to learn. Check out our Coaches Corner for more resources and information about coaching. Coaches are always needed, and the league relies on parents to be involved. TEAMS ARE FORMED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER COACHES. NO VOLUNTEER COACHES = NO TEAMS.

Referees are an important part of our league and are paid a competitive rate per game. The minimum age to participate as a referee is 13 years old. Please visit our Referee Corner for a step-by-step guide on how to register. 

Little Kickers Academy is an introductory academy to the world of soccer for our youngest players, ages 3-4, and is co-ed. This is a session-based program, rather than team-based, with a curriculum of activities and drills. Little Kickers Academy meets once a week on Friday evenings and does not play games on Saturdays.

Players will receive a Little Kickers T-shirt and a ball (ball to be given at the end of the season). Practices will run for approximately 9 weeks.

Parents are needed to coach. THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH ENOUGH VOLUNTEER COACHES. NO VOLUNTEER COACHES = NO LITTLE KICKERS. Please see the Coaches Corner page for the necessary requirements.  

Practices for the 2026 season are scheduled to start the week of August 24. Games will begin on Saturday, September 12. 

The last games for the 2025 season will be October 25/26 (depending on age group). The first weekend of November is reserved for make-up games, at the discretion of the board.  

Practices are determined by the head coach of each team. You will be notified of your child’s team’s practice dates in early-mid August.  If you have limited flexibility for when your child can attend practices, please consider coaching your child’s team so that you may select the practice schedule that best accommodates you.

Our goal is for the volunteer coaches to initiate notification of team placement in early August, but this is strictly dependent on having enough coaches and all coaches have completed the mandatory requirements. Please allow through August 18 for coaches to make contact before reaching out to the league if you have not received contact. Be sure to check emails, spam, answer blocked calls, and watch for texts from unknown numbers at this time!

Please refrain from contacting the league to inquire about player team placement, as it is very time-consuming to look up individual player information and to respond to these inquiries while trying to get the season set up. Your patience and flexibility are appreciated.

Jewelry is not permitted. If your child has pierced ears, the earrings must be removed for practices and games. Watches, bracelets, necklaces, etc., must all be removed.

Yes. In addition to the traditional rules of soccer, please review our player and parent/spectator codes of conduct. 

HYSL PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT

HYSL PARENT/SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

HYSL relies on volunteers for many things, including running the snack bar, field striping, field set up/tear down, and our Board of Directors. If you would like to learn more about these opportunities, please contact humboldtyouthsoccer@gmail.com.

The quickest way to receive a response is to email us at humboldtyouthsoccer@gmail.com or send us a message through Facebook. You may also leave a message on our voicemail, 707-444-8845. Please allow 3-5 business days for a league representative to return your call.