Important Age Group Changes – Effective Fall 2026 Season

• U5: August 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022
• U7: August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2021
• U9: August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2019
• U11: August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2017
• U13: August 1, 2013 – July 31, 2015
• U16: August 1, 2010 – July 31, 2013

Why the Change?

• Align youth soccer with the academic calendar
• Align with other youth sports grouped by graduation year
• Reduce “trapped” or “forced-up” players
• Simplify communication for clubs, leagues, and families
• Provide consistency across programs and levels of play

Lehighton Area Soccer Club – Fall 2026 Registration

Who Can Play

• Open to boys and girls
• Eligible birthdates: August 1, 2010 – December 31, 2022

Team Structure

• All teams are coed and grouped by age
• U5 & U7: Play within the club
• U9, U11, U13, U16: Play against local clubs (Jim Thorpe, Panther Valley, Tamaqua, Weatherly)

Season Details

• Season: Mid August – Early November
• Practices: 2 days per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)
• Games: Typically held on Saturdays

Registration Windows (May 21st - July 9th)

• Early Bird Registration
• May 18th – June 14th
• $55 per player (Early Bird discount will be reflected at checkout)
• Standard Registration
• June 15st – June 28th
• $65 per player
• Late Registration
• June 29th – July 5th
• $75 per player

Additional Information

• Mandatory fundraiser participation or pay a $50 buyout fee