West Paterson Soccer Association

What ages and program levels does West Paterson Soccer Association offer?Travel soccer serves roughly U8 through high school for boys and girls who can commit to the practice and game rhythm. Developmental training targets 5U through 9U recreational-minded players in seasonal blocks when the club opens registration. Winter clinics and summer field sessions are offered as separate short programs with their own schedules.

Where does the club train or play?Woodland Park home sites include Memorial Field on McBride Avenue, Diane Grimes Park on Mount Pleasant Avenue, and Frank D. Zaccaria Park on Rifle Camp Road. Travel teams should expect about half of activity at those local fields and half away. Winter clinics have used Clifton Sports on Scoles Avenue in Clifton. High school travel teams may need weeknight or Saturday games when Sunday referee coverage is tight.

When are tryouts or registration?Travel tryouts are free; new players must attend at least one session, historically on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Memorial School Field, with exact times confirmed by the registrar because weather and age-group demand change the calendar. Families enrolling for spring travel in the 2025–2026 soccer year receive March outreach about tryouts after registering online. Developmental and winter programs open in announced windows—spring developmental registration has been slated to begin in January ahead of an early-April start, while winter session blocks list concrete February and March dates when active.

What do tryouts cost?Travel tryouts are free. Players should bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water.

What does a season cost?For Fall 2025–Spring 2026 travel, younger players from U8 through U15 pay $425 for the full year or $250 for a spring-only half year for U9–U14; high school spring 2026 fees were still pending for that half-season cycle—confirm with the registrar before budgeting. Travel uniforms run about $85 through the designated vendor and are not included in registration. Game and state fees for standard MCYSA travel teams are bundled into those registration amounts; extra trainer nights, alternate leagues, or trainer-coached games cost more with notice. Developmental blocks have recently been $90 per spring season when offered. Discounted winter clinic pricing has been $99 for current WPSA players and household family members versus $169 for others in the winter clinic’s discounted session block.

What is the club’s philosophy or rules families should know?WPSA expects travel athletes to attend practices and games unless coaches are notified ahead of time, prioritizes parent-coach communication, and keeps trainer use transparent for younger teams. Licensed coaches register through the same travel event as players; other volunteers coordinate through the registrar. Players who reach age 18 must finish Safe Sport certification for New Jersey Youth Soccer. Anyone playing for more than one travel club must clear the plan with the registrar before registering to avoid state conflicts.

How can families contact or register?Call +1 973-742-9275, email westpatersonsoccerassociation@gmail.com, or reach registrar Barbara Fitzgerald at the same phone number for roster questions. Mailing address: 57 Grandview Drive, Woodland Park, NJ 07424. Complete travel, developmental, or clinic registration through the club’s online Stack Sports portal; returning families reuse one login, new families create a Bonzi account, upload the player’s birth certificate or passport plus a face photo before team assignment, and pay travel fees only after placement.