West Seattle Soccer Club

What ages and program levels does West Seattle Soccer Club offer?Recreational soccer runs from about age five through high school. Coed U6 and U7 introduce the game with small-sided micro soccer and optional extra practices. U8 through U12 play modified soccer in the HSA recreational league with gender-separated teams for most ages. U13 and older play full-sided soccer in the South Sound United League with birth-year registration. There are no tryouts or skill-based cuts at the recreational level; Highline Premier FC and HSA Select are separate competitive tracks within the broader HSA family.

Where does the club train and play home games?Practice times and fields are set by volunteer coaches within West Seattle. Home league games for younger groups use neighborhood parks such as Hiawatha for coed U6–U7, Fairmount and Roxhill for U9, Walt Hundley for U10, EC Hughes for U11, and Highland Park for U12 in recent spring plans, with U8 sites rotating among options like Riverview South or Alki. Some away games for younger divisions may land in the Burien area depending on field availability. U13 and older SSUL schedules and field assignments are issued by the league each season.

When is registration, and how are teams formed?Fall registration typically opens May 1 and closes June 30; spring registration runs February 1 through February 28. Teams form after each window—July for fall and March for spring—with late sign-ups handled on a waitlist where space remains. Families use the online registration system under a parent or guardian account. Coordinators assign players using the club’s assignment priorities, which weigh coach families, returning coach requests, new coach and teammate requests, and school or geography when possible.

What does registration cost for fall and spring?Fall 2025 registration fees run one hundred fifteen dollars for coed U6 and U7, one hundred sixty-five dollars for U8 through U10, one hundred eighty-five dollars for U11 and U12, and two hundred dollars for U13 through U19, plus a twenty-dollar late fee after the open registration deadline. Spring 2026 fees are ninety-five dollars for U6 through U12 and one hundred thirty-five dollars for U13 and older, including a jersey players keep at the end of the spring season. Confirm the current matrix before you pay because future seasons may adjust numbers.

Does the club offer financial aid?Yes. Scholarships reduce registration fees for qualifying families, cover one season at a time, and depend on available budget, so applying early is important. Households receiving certain government assistance or facing serious hardship may qualify, and the board can request verification. Complete the season’s Google financial-aid form, email the board with your player’s name, use “Scholarship” in the subject line, and use the discount code you receive if approved.

What is the club’s philosophy toward playing time and competition?HSA recreational clubs emphasize fun and development for the widest group of players. Tryouts and ability-based rostering are not allowed at the recreational level. Players in good standing receive at least fifty percent of each game’s minutes. Scores and standings are not kept for U6 through U12 in the traditional recreational track, while U13 and older SSUL divisions do track results. A three-goal courtesy rule can allow an extra player for a team trailing by three goals in younger divisions.

How can families contact West Seattle Soccer Club or the board?Call 206-395-3997 or email wsscboard@gmail.com for general questions and scholarship follow-up. Mail goes to P.O. Box 16266, Seattle, WA 98116. Refund requests should email the board and treasurer with “Refund Request” in the subject and include parent name, player name, and division. Board meetings are normally at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month; check the club calendar for the meeting link or location.