As we look toward the Fall 2026 soccer season, the East Central Soccer District is excited to share our proposed calendar. Below is the information for our four primary programs and the key milestones you need to know. These dates were approved at the AGM on January 24, 2026. Divisions of play are as follows:
- Classic Divisions in Spring 2026
- Girls Divisions – 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U, 19U
- Coed Divisions – 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U**(8th Grade Boys)
- East Central Premier League Divisions in Spring 2026
- Girls Divisions – 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U, 19U
- Coed Divisions – 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U**(8th Grade Boys)
- When the placement committee reviews the teams and their request for placement they may be placed in a division that will promote the best possible competition.
Premier & Classic League
Our Premier & Classic programs are designed for the competitive player looking to hone their skills. These teams often travel within the district and beyond to face high-level competition.
- Focus: Technical precision, tactical awareness, and preparing players for high school and collegiate levels.
- Play Style: Standard FIFA rules apply, and standings are tracked to determine league placement and rankings.
| Classic Program Dates | Aug 24-Oct 25 |
| Premier League Team application deadline | July 6 |
| Premier League interest review / decision on divisions | July 8 |
| Classic Team application deadline | July 13 |
| Placement meeting to determine team levels | July 14 |
| Final day to appeal team placement | July 16 |
| Appeals satisfied; scheduling begins | July 17 |
| First draft schedule with date assignments presented to clubs Clubs will add fields and times. | July 20-23 |
| Inter-club schedule adjustment period Collaboration window to work with each other to adjust dates | July 30-Aug 6 |
| Referee Scheduling Begins No changes after 12pm on this day; changes after this date require working with your assignor | Aug 6 |
| Schedule goes live to public | Aug 6 |
*For High School aged Coed teams, Sunday is the primary day of play during the school year. Once school is completed, days of play shift to weeknights.
Clubs will have the opportunity to move games off of any dates that they have conflicts with during rescheduling window.
Youth Academy
The Academy is the bridge between recreational and competitive play for our younger athletes (typically U8–U10).
- Focus: “Player first” development. The Academy follows the WYSA Player Development Initiatives, prioritizing touches on the ball over winning games.
- Format: Rather than a traditional league table, Academy teams typically participate in “Festivals,” where multiple games are played on a single day in a fun, high-energy day. Matches are typically held on Saturdays. No games will be scheduled from Saturday, September 5, 2026 through Monday, September 7, 2026.
| Academy Program Dates | Aug 22 – Oct 17 |
| Team application deadline | July 27 |
| First Phase Draft of Schedule – Week 1 and 2 | July 30 |
| First Phase Revisions due back to scheduler – Week 1 and 2 | Aug 7 |
| First Phase Schedule posted – Week 1 and 2 | Aug 10 |
| Team additions or subtractions | Aug 12 |
| Second Phase Draft of schedule – Weeks 3-8 | Aug 17 |
| Second Phase Revisions due back to scheduler – Weeks 3-8 | Aug 20 |
| Second Phase Schedule posted – Weeks 3-8 | Aug 24 |
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