• Girls Academy is comprised of two different age groups: U8/U9 and U10/U11/U12, though players outside of those age ranges may still play after an evaluation. We will have a mandatory player evaluation prior to the start of the season so we can form balanced teams and assess the players' level of development so we can design an appropriate training plan. There will be two practice sessions each week. The director will design the curriculum and oversee the staff coaches.
• Players will practice as a team some of the time, and divided in groups based on ability some of the time. Ability training is the best way to develop all players, so they are evenly matched and have the optimal ration of challenge vs success.

• Teams may change each season to enable the girls to ensure the teams are balanced and remain competitive. This league promotes local competitive play among teams within Girls Academy, and most games are played at the YSI Sports Complex. There are two seasons: fall and spring. Player fees do not include uniforms.

• The fall season will consist of 8 games.
• Standings are kept, but no trophies are awarded.
• Check the calendar at the bottom of the page for game days. 
• Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Don't miss the Season Kickoff Camp, time and date TBA.
• Fall practices will start after school starts. 
• Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• The spring season will consist of 8 games. Team standings after the first five games may be used to determine the seeding for the Classic Cup tournament. The last three games of the spring will be played as part of the Classic Cup tournament. Two pools in each age group will be formed. Teams will play three round-robin games. The pool winners will play a championship game. Trophies and medals are awarded. 
• Check the calendar on top of this page for game dates.
• Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Spring practices will start in March. Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• League cost is the same as for the other age groups in the Academy. The cost will be $325 for the spring league. Uniforms are the same as the Academy wears. 
• There is also an option to participate in the Academy Select program where players form tournament teams and play in 1 or 2 tournaments during the season. 
• If chosen for an Academy Select teams there will be a $85 tournament fee per tournament.

There are two seasons: fall and spring. Fall teams remain together for the spring season, although the fees for each season are paid separately. Players are rostered from August to May. Player fees do not include uniforms. Divisions currently include U8, U10 (Division 1 and 2), U12. 

We also have U14 (Junior Academy) and U18 (Senior Academy) divisions.  Players practice twice each week. Games are played on Saturday and occasionally on a Sunday or weeknight. 

• The fall season will consist of 8 games.
• Standings are kept, but no trophies are awarded.
• Check the calendar below for game days. 
• Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Don't miss the Season Kickoff Camp, time and date TBA.
• Fall practices will start after school starts. 
• Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• The spring season will consist of 8 games. Team standings after the first five games may be used to determine the seeding for the Classic Cup tournament. The last three games of the spring will be played as part of the Classic Cup tournament. Two pools in each age group will be formed. Teams will play three round-robin games. The pool winners will play a championship game. Trophies and medals are awarded. 
• Check the calendar below for game dates.
• Player evaluations will be held for new players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Spring practices will start in March. Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• League cost is the same as for the other age groups in the Academy. The cost will be $325 for the spring league. Uniforms are the same as the Academy wears. 
• There is also an option to participate in the Academy Select program where players form tournament teams and play in 1 or 2 tournaments during the season. 
• If chosen for an Academy Select teams there will be a $85 tournament fee per tournament.

• Players in middle school, ages 12 through 15 are eligible (15 year olds must be evaluated to obtain permission to play). This league promotes local competitive play among teams within SKV, and all games are played at the Clinton Lake Youth Sports Complex. 
• There are two  seasons: fall and spring. Players can register for both or just one of those seasons. Fall teams remain together for the spring season, assuming all players register again for the spring, and the fees for each season are paid separately. Players are rostered from August to May. 
• Player fees do not include uniforms. Uniforms must be purchased (see details below). Players practice twice each week. Games are played on Saturday and occasionally on a Sunday or weeknight. Games are generally played at the Clinton Lake Youth Sports Complex - or CLYSC (formerly YSI). Some games may be played in Topeka or Manhattan (home and away format) when we play our member teams from those locations. 

• The fall season will consist of 7 games.
• Standings are kept, but no trophies are awarded.
• Check the calendar on top of the page for game days. 
• Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Don't miss the Season Kickoff Camp, time and date TBA.
• Fall practices will start after school starts. 
• Players participating in the Club Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• The spring season will consist of 8 games. Team standings after the first five games may be used to determine the seeding for the Classic Cup tournament. The last three games of the spring will be played as part of the Classic Cup tournament. Two pools in each age group will be formed. Teams will play three round-robin games. The pool winners will play a championship game. Trophies and medals are awarded. 
• Player evaluations will be held for all players. Times and location will be announced - click on the calendar on top of this page.  
• Don't miss the Season Kickoff Camp, time and date TBA.
• Spring practices will start in March. Players participating in the Academy Select tournament teams will start practice earlier (TBA).

• League cost is the same as for the other age groups in the Academy. The cost will be $325 for the spring league. Uniforms are the same as the Academy wears. 
• There is also an option to participate in the Academy Select program where players form tournament teams and play in 1 or 2 tournaments during the season. 
• If chosen for the Junior Academy Select teams there will be a $85 tournament fee per tournament.

The Senior Academy league is much less expensive than Premier soccer, and it involves less travel. You will play 8 league games in Lawrence, and you will receive quality coaching from a great staff, with a curriculum developed by our Sporting Kaw Valley premier coaching staff. You will also have the opportunity to play two Premier tournaments during the season. This mirrors exactly what we do for the younger Boys Academy League brackets.

• The league will play a 7V7 format, which is gaining popularity throughout the world. The format allows for smaller rosters, more touches per player, and it more easily accommodates the dreaded "six man rule". 
• The league will consist of 8 games played in Lawrence. In addition, we will play two Premier tournaments (11V11 format) by making an Academy Select team in each age group with the top players. 
• That will provide you with at least six more games at the Premier level. You will have two practices per week. We will implement a curriculum to address the specific development needs of this age group. 
• This league will help you to develop and compete at a higher level, and you will see the benefits next fall!

• We will attempt to make teams with players from the same school. If you live in a community near Lawrence we will roster you together with your teammates or class mates. If possible we will schedule local practices for your team. Players from Lawrence will practice at our soccer complex.

• League cost is the same as for the other age groups in the Academy. The cost will be $325 for the spring league. Uniforms are the same as the Academy wears. 
• There is also an option to participate in the Academy Select program where players form tournament teams and play in 1 or 2 tournaments during the season. 
• If chosen for the Senior Academy Select teams there will be a $85 tournament fee per tournament.