WONDERING WHERE TO START?
Right here! If you are new to soccer or new to Lakes United FC there are a lot of resources throughout our website. Use information on this page to navigate through some FAQ's or click the next tab to find out "Which Program is Right For Me" to get started.
If you are an existing member of Lakes United we provide some parent resources on this page including common questions and TeamSnap (app) information.
For program specific information you can find that information on each page as follows:
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DEVELOPMENTAL SOCCER LEAGUE PAGE
PLEASE NOTE - Rec programming continues to expand. Current offering may be Spring/Summer only with Fall coming soon! Our Developmental Soccer League is in it's infancy and will begin with the 2023 Spring/Summer season on a limited basis.
Of course! We offer camps/clinics periodically throughout the year. We also offer them through our partner Coerver Training Minnesota. Make sure to follow our Facebook Page to stay on top of what's coming up!
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESOURCES/FAQ'S
The FAQ's below are listed in program order as follows: COMPETITIVE, REC, DEVELOPMENTAL.
YES! Typically there are open roster spots on competitive teams throughout the winter leading into the Spring/Summer season. To check age group roster availability please reach out to admin@lakesunitedfc.org and provide your player's gender and birth year.
Please visit our Competitive Soccer Team Plans Page for the most up to date information.
Typical Costs INCLUDED (Competitive Soccer)
- Registration and administration costs
- League Fees (TCSL or MYSA)
- Tournaments Fees (if applicable) as outlined in Team Plans
- Coaching Fees
- Referee Fees
- Team Snap
- Indoor Training Facility Fees
- Outdoor Field Fees (training & games)
- Insurance
- Player and Coach Passes
- Background Checks
- Team Equipment Fees
- "Academy" teams will have additional items included
Typical Additional Costs (Competitive Soccer)
- Uniform, which is on a 2-year uniform cycle.
- Team Tournaments - On average (as of 2023) generally run around $35 per tournament per individual. Amount of tournaments are decided by the team during their team meetings.
- Any additional winter training programs not listed in the Team/Age Group Plans
For current information of where we train and play homes games please go to our Locations Page.
Yes we do! Please visit our Financial Aid Page for additional information. Our financial aid program are for those playing in the competitive soccer program.
As of right now we only offer our Summer Rec Program in North Branch as we are provided the absolute best location for our members. Our program includes players from all the communities we serve including those surrounding communities outside our "traditional" footprint of Forest Lake, North Branch & Chisago Lakes.
There are other rec programs, but Lakes United FC is the only rec program with professional staff, a standard Lakes United FC developmental curriculum and proven history of providing a highly organized and fun recreational soccer experience!
Please go to our REC PAGE to get more detailed rec soccer programming information
Please go to our DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE PAGE to get more detailed rec soccer programming information
TEAMSNAP - ALL PROGRAM LEVELS
TeamSnap is the single most important tool for team and/or program specific communications. ALL MEMBERS at ALL LEVELS/PROGRAMMING must have TeamSnap on their mobile device to access schedules and receive team/program communications through the TeamSnap app. Here are some helpful links for you and common questions/needs for many of our members:
Adding Family Members to Your Account/Profile
Sharing Schedules with Family & Friends