What ages and program levels does Burlington-Edison Youth Soccer offer?Fall recreational soccer spans U6 through U14, with coed U6 and U7 groups and gendered divisions from U8 through U14 for the 2026 fall age bands. It is a volunteer-coached recreational league under Skagit Valley Youth Soccer Association, not a separate year-round competitive club track inside this Parks and Recreation offering.
About
Burlington-Edison Youth Soccer is the City of Burlington Parks and Recreation fall recreational soccer program for families across Skagit County, Washington. Families enroll under the Burlington Parks & Rec Youth Soccer program name while the league follows Skagit Valley Youth Soccer Association rules with an emphasis on introductory team play, skill building, and an enjoyable first soccer experience for many children.
What the club offers
Programming runs from kindergarten-age U6 coed divisions through U14, with separate coed U6 and U7 bands and gendered divisions from U8 upward for the 2026 fall season divisions. The league welcomes all skill levels, uses trained volunteer head and assistant coaches, and keeps a recreational focus on individual skills, coordination, and learning the spirit of the game while stressing fun. Players must submit a birth certificate to satisfy Washington Youth Soccer requirements, complete waivers, and may register online with card payment or pick up a paper packet at the Parks and Recreation office. A player cannot be rostered on more than one soccer team during the same fall season across any SkVYSA-affiliated program, including club teams, so families with overlapping commitments need to choose one roster for that season.
Where teams play
Burlington’s home complex is Skagit River Park at 1100 S. Skagit Street, where the club stages home activity, the SkVYSA jamboree for U8–U10, and the end-of-season tournament for U11–U14. League scheduling rotates matches among SkVYSA partner venues around the county—examples include Whitmarsh Fields for picture day when scheduled, Bakerview Park and other Mount Vernon sites, Sedro-Woolley complexes for certain age bands, and Anacortes parks for some divisions—so families should expect some travel within Skagit County as the age group and week dictate. Field assignments arrive with team schedules rather than staying on one field all season.
Season rhythm and registration
Fall registration typically opens May 1 and closes June 30, with late signups accepted only when space remains. The SkVYSA jamboree for U8–U10 lands August 29, 2026 at Skagit River Park, Saturday league games begin September 12 and continue weekly through October 31, and the SkVYSA tournament for U11–U14 caps the fall slate in early November—the 2026 edition is set for November 7 at Skagit River Park. Coach and team manager interest forms also open May 1; volunteer coaches complete SafeSport training and a background check, finish registration steps by June 30, and attend an August coaches meeting to collect rosters, gear, and photo packets.
Fees, uniforms, and scholarships
Registration is one hundred twenty dollars per child for U6–U7 and one hundred thirty dollars for U8–U14 for the 2026 fall season. Each transaction carries a three dollar non-refundable processing fee. The registration fee includes the team uniform jersey, shorts, and socks; families supply soccer cleats and mandatory shin guards. The Nick Nickelson Youth Soccer Scholarship fund can cover up to the full registration fee when eligibility is documented, applications are due by June 30, and partial awards require paying the family’s remaining share at signup.
Coaching and community support
Head coaches lead practices, communicate expectations for parent and player behavior, and stay the main liaison with Parks and Recreation staff. Assistant coaches help run sessions, share communication, and cover when the head coach is away. Prior playing experience is not required for recreational coaches; reliability and willingness to mentor youth matter most. Sponsorship and general scholarship donation pathways sit alongside registration for families and businesses that want to support the program financially.
How to reach the program
The Parks and Recreation department office is at 900 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233. Call +1 360-755-9649 for questions about registration, fields, or volunteering. Enrollment and payments run through the Stack Sports registration portal the program uses for online signup.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Burlington-Edison Youth Soccer train and play?Home activity for Burlington teams centers on Skagit River Park in Burlington. SkVYSA schedules league games and events across partner fields throughout Skagit County—Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and other mapped sites depending on division—so families should plan for local county travel. Picture day, when scheduled, uses Whitmarsh Fields.
When is registration and how does the fall season run?Fall registration opens May 1 and closes June 30, with possible late spots only if rosters are not full. For 2026, the SkVYSA jamboree for U8–U10 is August 29 at Skagit River Park, Saturday league games run September 12 through October 31, and the SkVYSA tournament for U11–U14 is November 7 at Skagit River Park. Coaches complete signup steps by June 30 and attend an August meeting before practices begin.
What does registration cost and what is included?Fees are one hundred twenty dollars for U6–U7 and one hundred thirty dollars for U8–U14 per child, plus a three dollar non-refundable processing charge on each transaction. The fee covers the jersey, shorts, and socks. Players must supply cleats and shin guards.
Are scholarships available?Yes. The Nick Nickelson Youth Soccer Scholarship program reviews applications with proof of eligibility, with everything due by June 30. Awards can cover up to the full registration fee; if a partial scholarship is granted, the family pays the remaining balance when registering.
What is the program’s philosophy?The league stresses fun, introductory team soccer, volunteer mentorship, and skill development for children roughly five through thirteen years old. Coaches model positive behavior, communicate expectations clearly, and aim to grow enjoyment of the sport in a community recreational setting.
How can families register or get help?Use the Stack Sports online registration flow to submit forms, upload a birth certificate, sign waivers, and pay by card, or visit the City of Burlington Parks and Recreation office at 900 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233 for a paper packet. General questions go to +1 360-755-9649.
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