Rec Soccer

Spring 2026

The purpose of this overview is to provide you with information regarding LSA and Rush North’s upcoming spring recreational soccer program. We have attempted to address many common questions that are asked.

However, if you need additional information, please contact Mike Ford (mikefordlsa@gmail.com) or Steve Abbinante, the Foundational Director for Chicago Rush North.

LSA and Chicago Rush North work together to provide a Recreational Soccer program. Our program is open to players attending Pre-Kindergarten (age 3 or older) through 5th grade. The goal of the recreational soccer program is to give young soccer players an introductory understanding of the game in an upbeat, organized, fun and instructional training setting. In developing players, we recognize that young athletes have varying levels of experience and exposure to soccer. The LSA Recreational Soccer league and Chicago Rush North look forward to the opportunity to partner with you and your young athletes to develop a love for soccer.

Practices (K-5th grade) will be led by Chicago Rush North training staff who will provide an age appropriate, professionally developed soccer curriculum to guide practice sessions and coaching instruction. Each practice will be spent learning a variety of basic soccer fundamentals (i.e. dribbling, passing and shooting). Practice sessions may also include small sided games with an emphasis on basic positioning, teamwork and strategy. The players will be given the opportunity to apply what they have learned in league games.
Players who wish to obtain additional professional instruction can register for the Chicago Rush North Emerging Talent ID Program. It is designed for players who want to bridge the gap between recreational and competitive/ travel league soccer. Additional information can be obtained on the travel soccer page at www.chicagorushsoccernorth.com.
Practices for players in K-5th grade will take place Monday through Thursday, with games being held Saturday. Pre-K players will have one combined practice / game session per week scheduled for Saturdays. Additional information regarding tentative practice and game times is provided in the “Division Summary” section below.
CONTINUED FROM LAST YEAR: Flexible-schedule practices held for K-5th grade participants. The request via registration is that you express your desired day slots (i.e. Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday). However, a simple email to Steve Abbinnate, Rush Director is what will be asked for when you need to attend a practice out of your slot, OR if you would like to add additional practices to your week (no extra charge). At a minimum 2 days participation is recommended and, again, you are more than welcome to add additional soccer practice days as your player and your schedule can accommodate.
Practice Sessions will start Monday, 4/6 and will end Thursday, 5/21
Post-Season Tournament Jamboree – May 9th – 9:00 AM-12:00 AM
- Chicago Rush North will provide on-site coaching staff to help the local teams and volunteer coaches. We will also provide the referees to oversee each game.
- All players will receive a free tournament t-shirt on attendance.
- It is completely optional for your child to enter the tournament. To enter, please check the box on registration and your account will be charged an additional $20.

We aim to provide a fun and safe soccer experience for all participants to bring the soccer community closer.

2026 Spring Key Dates

January 7 (Wednesday)
Registration Opens for Spring Season

March 30 (Monday)
Registration Closes

April 6 (Monday)
Practice Sessions Begin

May 9 (Saturday)
Rec Season Kick-Off Tournament Jamboree/ Ice Cream Social (Optional)
Tentatively 9am – Noon

Mid May (Saturday)
Picture Day TBA

May 21 (Thursday)
Last Practice Session

May 22 (Saturday)
Regular Season Ends (weather permitting)

Registration Fees

Registration for the fall season will open by Friday, July 18 and will close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, August 13. Registering by August 13 allows volunteers adequate time to form teams and effectively communicate information to coaches and parents. Requests for registration after August 13,, will only be granted if roster spots are available and will be subject to a late registration fee. Registration fees are as follows:

Registration Fee: $135
Late Registration Fee: $165

Pre-Kindergarten players must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026.

Contact Us

Any questions please contact Mike Ford at mikefordlsa@gmail.com.

Equipment

All players will be provided with a team jersey.
All soccer players must bring a soccer ball (details regarding the size of ball will be provided at a later date), wear shin guards (worn under the socks) and soccer or gym shoes. Football, baseball and metal cleats are not allowed to be worn for safety reasons.
Players should also bring a water bottle to all practices and games.
Players wearing glasses must have a fitted eyeglass strap.
No jewelry may be worn with the exception of medical bands. Children with starter earrings may wear them but must be taped on both sides of each earlobe prior to the start of the game.
Please consult the league rules which will be posted prior to the start of the season on the LSA website if you have other questions regarding equipment.

LSA Refund Policy

A refund request for any reason will be refunded at 85% of the registration fee if requested more than 30 days prior to the start of the season.*

A refund request for any reason will be refunded at 50% of the registration fee if requested less than 30 days prior to the start of the season.*

Refunds after the season starts (season can be defined as the start of any of the following practices, games, clinics, etc) will only be granted if they are due to an injury – which will be refunded on a case by case basis at an agreed upon pro-rated amount. Lincolnshire sports association reserves the right to request a doctors notification.

Refunds requested for any reason after the season starts (other than for an injury) will not be granted.

*Season can be defined as the start of any of the following: practices, games, clinics, etc.

Refund requests should be directed to:

Nikki Brown
LSA Administrator
nbrown.lsa@gmail.com

Special Requests

In an effort to keep teams as fair as possible, LSA will consider, but not guarantee, coaching requests, school requests and friendship requests. All players must play in the soccer division prescribed by their school grade. Players may only “play up” as a substitute player and at the discretion of the Commissioner or Director.

Team Selection

Each Soccer Division will be led by a Commissioner. The Commissioner and the Coaches will determine the teams. The Commissioner and Coaches will consider coaching evaluations from previous years, the Coaches previous experience with players and the days players are available to practice. The Commissioners and Coaches will endeavor to build teams of comparable skill and strength to facilitate competitive games throughout the season.

Practice / Game Conditions

As a general rule, unless the Village of Lincolnshire closes its parks or lightning is detected, all recreational soccer practices and games will be held regardless of the weather. The League Director, Commissioners and Coaches have discretion under certain circumstances to cancel or reschedule practices and games in accordance with league rules.

Please consult LSA’s website at www.lincolnshiresports.org for additional information regarding field status. We will communicate schedule changes via email.

Informing the Coach

Parents, it is very important that you contact your coach if your child is not able to attend a Saturday Game Day. The Coach and the team are counting on their players and teammates to show up for games ON TIME, and need to prepare accordingly if a player will be absent. LSA’s coaches volunteer their time and appreciate the consideration of keeping them informed of any absences for practices and games during the season.

Parent Responsibility

LSA hopes that all parents take an active interest in their child’s soccer season. Please attend all games and cheer on your team. Please exhibit good sportsmanship and proper behavior at all times. Remember that this is their game and our mission is to ensure that they have fun and learn more about the game of soccer. For both Games and Practices it is appreciated that parents have their soccer players at the fields On Time to allow coaches to start their activities without disruptions. Parents must sign the Parent Pledge prior to the start of each season.

Field Location

Generally, all Recreational soccer practices and games are played at North Park. A field map of North Park can be found on LSA’s website. The field assignment for your practice sessions and Saturday Game Days will be included in forthcoming correspondence.