Objective: 

The Mt. Pleasant X-TREME Soccer Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides young athletes an  opportunity to hone their soccer skills through competitive travel league matches. 

How is a travel league different from recreational soccer? 

A travel team or “select” team offers boys and girls, ages 8 thru 18, a competitive environment to play  matches against teams in the Mid- Michigan area. Opponents typically fall within an hour and a half  radius and are fielded from cities such as Midland, Saginaw, Flint, Frankenmuth, Flushing, Lansing and  Owosso. 

How are players selected? 

Select team members are chosen through a try-out process, which is typically held in mid-June.  Sometimes there are supplemental try-outs in the winter to fill open spots for the spring season. 

How long is the commitment? 

Select soccer is a two-season commitment and requires members to commit to playing in the fall and  spring. Players must re-qualify for a roster spot each year at try-outs 

Where does the club practice & play their matches? 

Training and match play occurs at Horizon Park. The park is located at 1535 Sweeney Street and is few  blocks to the southeast of Mt Pleasant High School. The soccer fields at the 22.5-acre park are maintained  by the Club and paid for through club fees in coordination with Mt Pleasant High School. 

Does the club play in tournaments? 

Tournaments are played above and beyond the select league scheduled matches. The decision for a  specific team to enter into a tournament is based upon the availability and interest of the players and  their families. Typical entry fee per player is $30-$45 and is an added expense above club fees. Each team  will enter into a variety of tournaments over the course of a fall and spring cycle. Entire club participation  is encouraged for the Petoskey tournament that annually occurs in June. Hotel, travel and meal expenses  are the responsibility of each player as tournaments can span over two days. 

What qualifications do the coaches have? 

X-TREME Soccer coaches are licensed or will work towards their license for their specific age bracket.  Licensing is administered through the Michigan Youth Soccer Association. All coaches, assistants and club  managers must pass a State of Michigan background check. 

How often and how long do players practice?

Official practice typically begins at the beginning of August and will occur two nights a week through the  end of the season and usually last 90 minutes. Indoor winter practices can take place one night a week  beginning in mid-January through mid-March. Locations for indoor practices vary by team. There will be  a crossover directly from winter practice into the spring practices and matches. 

When does the season begin & when are matches played? 

The fall season typically begins the first week of August and runs through the first week of November.  The spring season will run from the first week of April through the middle of June. Matches can be  scheduled for any day of the week, however; the majority of games are scheduled on Saturdays and  Sundays. The expectation of club members is that they would be available and willing to play weekend  matches for the spring and fall seasons. Coaches schedule games typically 1 month prior to the start of  each season. To reduce out-of-town trips, it is common for teams to play multiple away matches on one  day. For example, when traveling to the Flint area a coach might look to schedule 2 matches on the same  day in that area (e.g., Goodrich at 1 PM and Davison at 4 PM). 

What are the costs of playing club soccer? 

Club dues for 2022-2023 are $450 for the year. This covers fall and spring league play. Half-year  teams/players are $300.  

*Premier team fees are higher and are calculated dependent on premier assignments.

Are there any additional costs? 

Uniforms are above and beyond the club dues. Uniform costs range from $100 to $125. Most players can  wear their uniform for multiple seasons and need not buy a new one every year. Uniforms are on a 2-year  cycle by the manufacturer. Fall 2022 will be the start of a new uniform cycle. Players are assigned a  number and thus can typically carry it with them as they move from team to team. Additional cost for  tournament fees and travel costs to and from games is the responsibility of families. 

What are the age requirements for club soccer? 

Our club currently fields teams at the U9 thru U19 age brackets. The age bracket is determined by the  player’s age on December 31 of the seasonal year. For example, for the 2022-2023 season, the players  age as of December 31, 2023. Depending on the availability of players, age brackets may be combined or  canceled depending on player enrollment in a given season. 

When are tryouts? 

Tryouts are usually scheduled for June 13 & 14, 2022 Additional details regarding times will be posted to  our club website and Facebook page. 

Where can I get additional information? 

If you cannot find your information here, please contact us with any questions! board@mpsoccerclub.org