What ages and program levels does FC Salmon Creek offer?Outdoor recreational soccer serves ages 5 through 19 under Southwest Washington Youth Soccer Association rules. The Player Development Academy is a tryout-based bridge for ages 7–10 moving toward club soccer. Advance competitive teams run from Under-11 through Under-19 with a higher training rhythm and regional league play.
About
FC Salmon Creek is the competitive arm of Salmon Creek Soccer Club, a long-standing Vancouver, Washington organization that also runs one of Clark County’s older outdoor recreational programs. Families can choose a supportive rec pathway, a tryout-based Player Development Academy for younger players moving toward club soccer, or full Advance teams for older youth who want a higher-training-load environment tied to regional league play.
What the club offers
The recreational program welcomes players from age 5 through 19, emphasizes fun, instruction, and teamwork, and aligns with Southwest Washington Youth Soccer Association play so teams meet opponents at similar levels across southwest Washington. The Player Development Academy (PDA) bridges rec and competitive soccer for ages 7–10: players try out, rosters are chosen, and teams usually carry about 10–12 players with at least one-third playing time during regular league games except for health, discipline, or player choice limits. Advance programming serves Under-11 through Under-19 athletes with two to three training nights per week set by each head coach after tryouts. The club also staffs a dedicated goalkeeper coach and runs tiered evening keeper sessions that families join by contacting the coach directly.
Training and league play
Academy teams train one or two nights per week depending on assignment and must attend the club’s group training blocks in spring and summer or fall; optional indoor winter training costs extra beyond the team fee. Academy league games run on Sundays at Delta Park and Portland Christian turf fields, with practices commonly centered on Seton Catholic’s turf. Small-sided formats (4v4 and 7v7) are used to give players more touches and decisions. Advance teams follow age-specific league calendars: Under-11 through Under-14 squads play fall and spring leagues with Saturday and Sunday games, high-school-age girls often play a winter league with weekend games, and high-school-age boys play a fall league with weekend games.
Fees, financial aid, and refunds
Academy team tuition is $600 for Under-8 and $800 for Under-9 and Under-10, each with a $200 non-refundable deposit due when accepting a roster spot. Advance team tuition is $1,595 for Under-11 through Under-19 with a $300 non-refundable deposit at acceptance. Uniforms and training gear for competitive players come from Tursi Soccer in Portland. Need-based financial aid exists for qualifying families; applications with supporting paperwork are due by July 10 each cycle, rostered players still pay the non-refundable deposit, and approved aid may cover up to half of player fees. Families may use a payment plan instead of paying in full at registration and can pay online through the player account, by mail, or in person. Refunds of amounts above the non-refundable deposit are available if the club receives written notice within 30 days of accepting a spot (email the coaching director and registrar); after 30 days the club does not grant refunds, payment-plan installments remain owed, and player passes are not released for transfers until balances are cleared except for documented season-ending injury or a documented move that makes travel unreasonable.
Tryouts, open practices, and placement
Competitive programming follows the school-year soccer calendar (August 1 through July 31) used across US Youth Soccer and US Club pathways. Academy teams form once a year after May or June tryouts. Before formal tryouts the club hosts free open training sessions so players can train alongside school-year age groups without pre-registration; confirm the current schedule before you travel. Tryouts emphasize warm-ups, small-sided work, and plenty of game play. Players should wear cleats and shin guards, bring water and a ball, and keep valuables with parents. Coaches may ask questions or move players between groups so every staff member sees them in different roles. Offers usually go out by email within about 48 hours—top teams may also call—and families are asked to accept or decline within 48 hours so waitlisted players can move up.
Registration and how to reach the club
Recreational registration runs through the club’s Blue Sombrero portal. For recreational questions email the rec registrar at RecRegistrar@salmoncreeksoccer.com. Advance and academy questions go to Michelle Baldwin at +1 503-780-2689 or ALCRegistrar@salmoncreeksoccer.com. General club questions can go to recchair@salmoncreeksoccer.com. The business office sits inside Salmon Creek Indoor Soccer Arena at 110 NW 139th Street, Vancouver, WA 98685, open by appointment; mailed correspondence may use FC Salmon Creek, 800 NE Tenney Road, Suite 110, #102, Vancouver, WA 98685.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do teams train and play?Academy teams commonly practice at Seton Catholic’s turf field and play Sunday league games at Delta Park and Portland Christian turf fields using small-sided formats. Advance teams receive two or three weeknight practices at locations and times the head coach announces after tryouts. Younger advance teams play fall and spring leagues on Saturdays and Sundays, high-school-age girls often play a winter league on weekends, and high-school-age boys play a fall league on weekends.
When are tryouts and how does placement work?Academy rosters form once a year after May or June tryouts. The club also schedules free open practices ahead of tryouts so players can train with school-year age groups—confirm the current dates before attending. After tryouts, families typically hear within about 48 hours and should accept or decline offers within 48 hours so alternates can be invited.
What does competitive club soccer cost at FC Salmon Creek?Academy tuition is $600 for Under-8 and $800 for Under-9 and Under-10 with a $200 non-refundable deposit when accepting a spot. Advance tuition is $1,595 for Under-11 through Under-19 with a $300 non-refundable deposit. Uniforms are purchased separately through Tursi Soccer. Payment plans are available, and need-based aid may cover up to half of fees for approved families who apply by July 10 while still paying the non-refundable deposit.
What is the club’s developmental philosophy?Recreation stresses fun, instruction, teamwork, and sportsmanship for every skill level. The academy focuses on technical mastery, loving the game, and confident decision-making in a positive environment. Advance coaches blend youth-club experience with higher-level playing backgrounds and aim to teach, mentor, and model enthusiasm for soccer.
How can families register or get help?Sign in to the club’s Blue Sombrero site for recreational registration. Email RecRegistrar@salmoncreeksoccer.com for rec questions, ALCRegistrar@salmoncreeksoccer.com or call +1 503-780-2689 for academy and advance questions, and recchair@salmoncreeksoccer.com for general club topics. The office at 110 NW 139th Street inside Salmon Creek Indoor Soccer Arena is open by appointment only.
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