Shelton Youth Soccer Organization

What ages and program levels does Shelton FC offer?Recreation welcomes about ages 4–14 in separate spring and fall seasons. Academy starts at age 7 as a bridge toward travel. Travel begins at age 8 with CJSA South Central and Southwest divisions. Premier starts at age 9 as the elite EDP-oriented track managed with Inter Connecticut FC. High school–age programming serves players 14 and older on a winter-through-spring schedule.

Where does the club train and host games?Outdoor hubs include Capewell Park, East Village Park, Elizabeth Shelton School, and Shelton High School, all in Shelton. Recreation weeknight practices are typically at East Village Park, while Saturday home games rotate among Elizabeth Shelton School, Capewell Park, and the Nike Site depending on age league. Competitive teams usually train and host in Shelton—often Capewell—with most league away trips inside an hour across Fairfield and New Haven counties.

When are tryouts, and how does registration work?Recreation does not hold tryouts; players are placed from open enrollment. Travel and premier candidates try out in mid- to late May at Capewell Park, with rosters for the long fall-through-spring year generally set around June, followed by email when teams post. Families create a Stack Sports account, open Available Programs, and complete online registration and payment for whichever season or camp is open.

What should families budget for fees and uniforms?Approximate league fees are about $200 per recreation season, about $1,000 per year for Academy, about $1,300 per year for Travel, and about $500 for the high school–age winter–spring block; Premier costs follow Inter Connecticut FC’s union pricing. Uniforms are extra—about $45 for the recreation kit and roughly $100–$400 for competitive bundles ordered during registration.

What is the club’s mission and coaching approach?Shelton FC ties soccer to character: leadership, teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and fair play, teaching players to stay humble when they win and proud when they lose with sportsmanship. Licensed professional coaches run competitive teams and recreation practice curricula; parents can volunteer as assistant coaches or managers. Recreation balances playing time for growth, while competitive players can expect to play at least half of every match.

How can parents call, email, or mail the organization?Call President Marcus Puttock at +1 203-610-7853 or email president@sysonet.org for business and general soccer matters. Email premierandtraveldirector@sysonet.org, boysrecdirector@sysonet.org, or girlsrecdirector@sysonet.org for league questions, doc@sysonet.org for coaching attendance topics, and registrar@sysonet.org for registration with Registrar Yelena Kiely. Mail reaches PO Box 2375, Shelton, CT 06484.