Montana Surf Soccer Club

What ages and program levels does Montana Surf Soccer Club offer?The club serves children from about age four through high school. Recreation focuses on introductory play for younger athletes (roughly four through twelve in the current spring cycle). Youth Academy targets boys and girls born about 2014–2018 as a bridge toward more challenging soccer. Competitive programming covers roughly ages twelve through nineteen with travel-style teams. Winter futsal and technical training, summer camps, five-a-side league, and academy-style summer blocks extend options across additional age bands.

Where does Montana Surf train or hold games?Recreational league games are on Sundays at Adam Bronken Soccer Fields in Bozeman. Practices for rec teams are set by volunteer coaches, who share day, time, and field details directly with families. Competitive tryouts often take place at the Montana State University North Dome in Bozeman; confirm the exact site and parking plan when you register for a tryout event. After teams are formed, schedules, maps, and coach contacts are available in the Byga app.

How do tryouts and registration work?Recreational families enroll through the club’s Byga program signup for the season they want, order jerseys through the designated Bozeman ordering path, and receive six Sunday games plus weekly pro-led skill sessions during the rec season. Youth Academy and competitive players register through the Byga tryout or program links Montana Surf posts for each seasonal cycle. Competitive rosters are built through biannual tryouts; complete the registration for the posted event and use the club’s unable-to-attend form if a conflict arises so staff can advise on next steps.

What does recreational soccer cost for a season?Spring recreational fees are tiered by registration window and format. Early-bird pricing has included $135 for 3v3, 4v4, and 7v7 and $160 for 9v9; regular registration moves small-sided play to $160 and 9v9 to $185; late registration rises to $180 small-sided and $205 for 9v9. Jerseys are purchased separately at $15 each, with players expected to have both white and blue tops. Scholarships are available for families who qualify through the need-based application.

Does Montana Surf offer financial aid?Yes. Need-based scholarships help families who cannot afford full fees. Montana Surf funds assistance through community donations; submit the scholarship application the club provides for review. Coaching volunteers in recreation can also earn a $100 credit toward the next season’s registration when they step up to lead a team.

What is Montana Surf’s coaching and development approach?Curriculum work follows U.S. Soccer age guidelines: younger groups emphasize fundamentals, enjoyment, and safe training, while older competitive teams add fitness, tactics, and accountability. The club promotes progression into Surf Select and national showcase opportunities for players who are identified through ongoing evaluation, and it connects motivated high school athletes with college ID camp experiences where that pathway applies.

How can families contact Montana Surf Soccer Club?Call 406-600-8146 or email administrator@montanasurf.org. Use recreational@montanasurf.org for rec questions, competitivedirector@montanasurf.org for competitive travel and Surf Select, registrar@montanasurf.org for rosters and uniforms, technicaldirector@montanasurf.org for curriculum concerns, and board@montanasurf.org for governance or sponsorship. General mail goes to PO Box 4349, Bozeman, MT 59772.