Welcome to the Helena Youth Soccer Association, the Helena area’s only multi-tiered soccer organization. We offer three levels of play for children in grades Pre-K - 12 starting with Micro and Recreational, and peaking with Arsenal. HYSA players have gone on to play at  very high levels of the game, winning championships, MVPs, and playing at the collegiate level. More importantly, HYSA players have gone on to win many awards in the areas of sportsmanship, community service, and academics. While HYSA encourages success on the field, our core value is instilling characteristics that will make for successful contributors to society. Soccer is the tool we choose to teach these principles.

Programs run in the Fall and Spring.

Micro Soccer
Ages: U3-U5
Expenses:

• HYSA season fee: $50
• Recommended Volunteer time for HYSA hosted tournaments
• Recommended Participation in HYSA fundraisers

Commitment level: Minimal
Suggested Experience: None!
Season length: 6-7 weeks
About: Micro Soccer through fun games and age appropriate activities introduces our youngest players to soccer, to practicing, to learning what they can do and build their confidence in being part of larger activites.

Recreational
Ages: U5-U14 (Grades K-8)
Expenses:

• HYSA season fee: $80
• Uniform Black shorts needed Major League Soccer jersey & socks provided
• Recommended Volunteer time for HYSA hosted tournaments
• Recommended Participation in HYSA fundraisers

Commitment level: Minimal
Suggested Experience: None!
Season length: 6-7 weeks
About: Recreational soccer is intended to introduce young players to the basic principles of soccer while providing a fun environment to learn and an avenue for older players to continue playing without having to fully commit to competitive, travel soccer with the Arsenal program. Teams are divided by age and gender (grades 5+ are co-ed) and we make every attempt to place players according to their wishes. Rec teams practice once per week and play games on Sunday afternoons. The entire experience is a fun way to meet new friends and get some physical exercise while enjoying the beautiful spring and fall Montana weather!

Arsenal
Ages: U11-U14 (Fall & Spring), U11-U19 (spring)
Expenses:

• Fall HYSA U11-U12 $175 Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.
• Fall HYSA U13-U14 $195  Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.       
• Spring HYSA U11 - U12 fee: $385 Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.
• Spring HYSA U13 - U19 fee: $405 Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.
• TRYOUT FEE is deducted once from a program, If a player has played Fall fee would be reduced  by the Tryout fee, then plays Spring pays the total Program fee. 
• PUMA Uniform (if needed) from Play On Soccer $89.90 2 jerseys,2 shorts, 2 socks 
• Additional tournament fees, determined by team
• Overnight hotel stays, determined by team
• Travel expenses for away games (gas and food) personal expenses
• Coach travel reimbursement an additional cost split by team
• Recommended Volunteer time for HYSA hosted tournaments
• Recommended Participation in HYSA fundraisers

Commitment level: High
Suggested Experience: At least 1 season of Academy soccer or previous higher-level playing experience
Pre-Season Length: 4 months, Season length: 2 1/2 months
About: Arsenal is HYSA’s most competitive level of participation. While it is a lot of fun, it is also a significant time and financial commitment. Players attend tryouts prior to the season and are placed on teams accordingly (U12 teams are split evenly). Teams are led by experienced, United States Youth Soccer licensed coaches and practice a minimum of 2 times per week, typically starting as early as January with indoor practices (or outdoor if weather permits). Teams play most Saturdays from April through mid-June and typically attend at least 2 overnight tournaments (U12 teams typically attend 1 overnight tournament). Players should aspire to increase their technical and tactical abilities and prepare to play at a higher level of competition. New Arsenal players have usually completed at least 2 seasons of Academy or other higher-level soccer.

Arsenal Academy

Ages: U10 (Fall & Spring)

Committment Level: High

Prior Experience: None

Academy is where players learn technical skills and develop the foundation of their soccer skills needed as they advance to Arsenal soccer on on to upper level teams. Players are placed in a pool system that allows for similar like ability players to improve at their pace. Players are divided onto teams regularly that reflects that like ability with other players. Player travel is kept at a minimum playing clubs like Bozeman and Great Falls. Travel to a club further away would be at best twice a season.

Expenses:

• $150 Fall season $200 Spring season plus uniform
• Additional tournament fees, determined by HYSA and parents
• Overnight hotel stays, determined by tournaments attending
• Travel expenses for away games (gas and food)
• Recommended Volunteer time for HYSA hosted tournaments
• Recommended Participation in HYSA fundraisers

More information

What is covered by my HYSA season fee?

Micro

• Player secondary medical insurance
• Coaching assistance
• Coaching education expenses
• Equipment (pinnies, cones, soccer balls, goals, nets, etc.)
• Field maintenance expenses (mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, line painting, weeding, etc.)
• Administrative expenses

Recreational

• Player secondary medical insurance
• Coaching assistance
• Coaching education expenses
• Equipment (pinnies, cones, soccer balls, goals, nets, etc.)
• Referee fees
• Field maintenance expenses (mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, line painting, weeding, etc.)
• Administrative expenses

Arsenal

• Player secondary medical insurance
• Coaching stipends (Not Travel Expenses)
• Coaching education expenses
• Equipment (pinnies, cones, goals, nets, etc.)
• Game balls for team
• Referee fees
• Entrance into MYSA State League
• Entrance into MYSA State Cup (U13+) or Showcase Cup (U11- U12) (spring only)
• Entrance into Queen City Classic (Spring)
• Entrance into Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic (Fall)
• Field maintenance expenses (mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, line painting, weeding, etc.)
• Administrative expenses

Arsenal Academy

• Player secondary medical insurance
• Entrance into Queen City Classic (Spring)
• Entrance into Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic (Fall)
• Field maintenance expenses (mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, line painting, weeding, etc.)
• Administrative expenses
• Coaching stipends (Not Travel Expenses)
• Coaching education expenses
• Equipment (pinnies, cones, goals, nets, etc.)
• Game balls for team
• Referee fees

Any questions or comments about HYSA Rec soccer can be directed to:
Jennifer Colegrove
Recreational Director
rec@helenasoccer.org
431-3270
 

Any questions or comments about any of our HYSA programs and/or the Arsenal Soccer Program can be directed to:

Phil McGovern
HYSA Executive Director 
(406) 431-3064
info@helenasoccer.org