What ages and program levels does City SC Hawai'i offer?Programming runs from early childhood soccer through U19. Recreation is limited to U8 and does not use tryouts—families register for fun. Competitive teams cover U10 through U19 with annual tryouts and coach-led placement. U13–U19 players seeking MLS NEXT, Elite Academy League, Girls Academy, or Development Player League exposure work through the City SC San Diego partnership after coordinating with City SC Hawai'i at info@cityschawaii.com.
About
City SC Hawai'i is the Kailua-Kona home of youth soccer on the Big Island, carrying forward the Kona Crush Soccer Academy roots that began in 2010 and rebranding into the City SC network in 2024 as the ninth City SC location and the first in the state. Families here tap the same mission that runs across the broader City SC partnership: ignite a lifelong passion for the game while building skilled players and grounded people, with room for every age band and ambition inside one club identity.
Mission, culture, and local leadership
Day-to-day work pairs high expectations with care for the whole athlete. Programming stresses individual development inside a supportive team environment so players can grow technically and personally. Hawaii leadership includes a volunteer board and a director of coaching who connects local staff to City SC methodology, coach education, and the wider partner network so Big Island families are not isolated from mainland standards.
Recreational, competitive, and academy divisions
Recreation is offered at the U8 level only and does not require tryouts; families register and play for fun while the club prepares additional recreational details as that track matures. Competitive soccer spans U10 through U19, with annual tryouts, coach evaluations, and roster decisions each cycle—placement on a specific team is not guaranteed until after that process. Athletes who miss tryouts can request a one-week trial so coaches can observe training habits before recommending placement. Academy-oriented pathways for U13 through U19 run through a formal partner relationship with City SC San Diego, which fields programming on MLS NEXT, Elite Academy League, Girls Academy, and Development Player League platforms; Hawaii families route academy questions through City SC Hawai'i at info@cityschawaii.com.
Tryouts, trials, and how families enter teams
The competitive pathway expects players to try out each year. After tryouts conclude, coaches complete assessments and align athletes with the right competitive level. New arrivals who cannot attend the main tryout window may still join a trial week, after which the coaching staff recommends next steps for team fit. Recreational U8 enrollment stays open without that evaluation step.
Island home base and events
Operations center on Kailua-Kona and neighboring Big Island communities. When the club launched the City SC Hawai'i era in June 2024, open tryouts for the incoming competitive cycle were scheduled at Old Airport Soccer Field; email info@cityschawaii.com for the current field plan, seasonal calendar, and any schedule changes before traveling.
How to reach City SC Hawai'i
General program questions, registration help, tournament information, and academy partnership details go to info@cityschawaii.com. Mailing correspondence uses City Soccer Club, P.O. Box 1481, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Board contacts include the president at ryan@cityschawaii.com, the vice president at finaid@cityschawaii.com, and additional directors at erin@cityschawaii.com, penn@cityschawaii.com, kyli@cityschawaii.com, and john@cityschawaii.com for governance-specific topics.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does City SC Hawai'i train and hold tryouts?The club is rooted in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, with activity across nearby communities. June 2024 tryouts that kicked off the City SC Hawai'i era took place at Old Airport Soccer Field. Email info@cityschawaii.com for the current training map, field assignments, and tryout dates because island schedules can shift season to season.
How do competitive tryouts and missed-tryout options work?Competitive athletes try out each year; coaches assess technical, tactical, and character fit before offering roster spots, so placement is never promised beforehand. Players who miss the primary tryout window may still train for a one-week trial period—afterward the staff recommends whether to slot them onto a competitive team or suggest another level. Recreational U8 players skip tryouts entirely.
What is City SC Hawai'i's mission and development philosophy?The club exists to ignite lifelong love for soccer while shaping great players and great people. Training blends skill acquisition with personal growth, honoring the long Kona Crush emphasis on nurturing individuals inside a team culture. Connection to the larger City SC network adds shared curriculum resources and coaching support without losing a Big Island-first identity.
How can families contact or register with City SC Hawai'i?Email info@cityschawaii.com for programs, camps, registration, tournaments, and events. Mail can go to City Soccer Club, P.O. Box 1481, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Competitive coach contacts by birth year are still rolling out for several cohorts, so info@cityschawaii.com remains the reliable first stop for routing academy, partnership, and tryout questions.
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