spring SEASON GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Open: February 1st - March 1st
overview
Decorah United Soccer Club provides a competitive, growth-focused environment during the Spring Season for players aged U5 to U15 who are dedicated to improving their skills and competing at a higher level.
Each age group from U7/U8 to U15 typically includes 1–2 teams, allowing us to place players in the most suitable environment for their development and playing experience. (No friend requests or carpooling for team roster placement.)
We offer training-only sessions for age groups U5/U6.
For the U7/U8 age group, families may choose between two options:
Training only
Training and participation in league games
Our teams compete in the Iowa Soccer League (ISL) – Rec Northeast, a local league organized by Iowa Soccer.
Players benefit from high-quality coaching and structured team training sessions, with a focus on continued technical development, tactical understanding, and preparation for future opportunities within the club and beyond.
BIRTH YEAR GUIDELINES
(August 1, 2025- July 31, 2026)
U5/U6 = 2021/2020
U7/U8 = 2019/2018
U9/U10 = 2017/2016
U11/U12 = 2015/2014
U13 - U15 = 2013 - 2011
U16 - U19 = 2010 - 2007
practice information
Frequency: Two practices per week
Typical Practice Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Locations: Will Baker Park or Luther College fields
Practice times are determined by our director and based on each coach's availability and will be set by early March, a few weeks before the season begins. Final practice days and times for each age group will be shared once confirmed.
Note: Practice days may be adjusted by the coach if there are widespread scheduling conflicts within the team.
equipment required
Soccer Ball, Cleats (no tennis shoes), shin guards, water bottle, athletic clothing and warm clothes if necessary.
Ball Sizes for Age Group
Size 3 ball for U5 - U8
Size 4 ball for U9 - U12
Size 5 ball for U13 and up
GAME INFORMATION
Our teams compete in the Iowa Soccer League (ISL) – Rec Northeast, a local league organized by Iowa Soccer.
Season Duration: Late March through the last weekend in May. Teams will be scheduled to play 6-7 league games in the Spring Season.
Projected First Game: Likely to begin the weekend in April.
Game Schedule Release: Iowa Soccer typically releases team schedules 1–2 weeks before the first weekend of games. We will share schedules with families as soon as they become available.
Game Days: Most games take place on Saturdays, though some may be scheduled for Sundays due to league or field availability
For more information on game format and league rules please go to the Iowa Soccer League Page linked here.
program cost
A detailed cost breakdown is available for each age group, including options for games and training or training-only participation.
What’s Included in the Cost:
League registration fees
Secondary player insurance
Referee fees for games
Field rental, maintenance, and painting
Coaching Director and administrative overhead expenses
Team coaches’ pay
Training and game equipment
What’s Not Included:
Uniforms for U9 to U15 players
Transportation to and from games
Tournament registration fees and coach compensation (if applicable)
Note: If a team chooses to participate in a tournament, an additional fee will be requested from parents to cover registration, coach per diem, and any other related expenses.
Tournaments
(2) Optional Tournaments are available for teams to sign up for at an additional fee.
3-games minimum are guaranteed at each tournament, weather permitting
Surveys will be sent out to the parents of players requesting interest in tournament participation once rosters are finalized.
Dates & Locations:
Cedar Rapids IA, Chill Out Tournament
Last weekend of April
Additional Player Fee ($60-$80/player)
Cedar Falls IA, CV Cup / Moonlight Classic
2nd weekend of June
Additional Player Fee ($60-80/player)
The Tournament Fee includes team registration, coaches’ compensation, and travel reimbursement for coach only. Players are responsible for their own transportation and lodging if necessary.
Goalkeeper Training
We offer goal keeper training for all players that are interested ages U9 and up. We will offer 5 sessions over the course of the season with each session being no more than an hour in length- target would be around 45 minutes. Goal keeper training is an additional $50 and can be added at registration.
uniforms
New Uniform Cycle: Beginning in Fall 2025, a new two-year uniform cycle will run through Spring 2027.
Total Before Shipping and Taxes: $95.00
Red Jersey-$45.00
Navy Shorts: $15.00
Navy Socks: $10.00
Training Top: $25.00
U9 to U15 Players:
Required to purchase a full uniform kit
The same kit can be used through July 2027 or until the player outgrows it
U5 to U8 Players:
Will receive a game/practice T-shirt as part of their registration fee
No additional uniform purchase is required
The link to purchase uniforms will be send via email to all players after registration closes.
COMMUNICATION
All Team communication and Scheduling will be sent through the Spond App. This includes communication regarding weather related cancellation of practice or games if necessary. Please ensure you have downloaded the app and are registered correctly.
VOLUNTEER PARENT COACHES
We are always looking for volunteer parent coaches to enrich our program. Volunteer coaches must be familiar with the game of soccer and are willing to attend most practices and all games of their assigned team. Parents that sign up as volunteer coach and are selected will be awarded a free registration for one child in the following season. To be guaranteed the free registration the following season, volunteer coaches need to be at at least 80% of the team activities (trainings and games). For questions regarding this program please email our Coaching Director at teojube@decorahunitedsoccer.com.
Registration
Spring Program 2026 Registration is open February 1st to March 1st, 2026.
