State
State League Question
1) What is Wisconsin State League?
Wisconsin state league provides the highest level of soccer competition in the state.
It offers two levels of competition “Premier” and “1st Division”.
New teams would enter at the lower level “1st Division” and must earn a spot in the “Premier” division by being one of the top teams in the 1st Division.
2) When does the season run for state league?
State league has both a fall and a spring season. For U14 and under, otherwise is only Fall for U15+
Each season has a separate application process.
Approximately 8 games are played in each season of which half would be home games.
The fall season is August 29th – November 7th.
No games are played on Labor Day weekend.
Games are played on the weekend and you could have two games on the same weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
Each team is allowed 6 blackout dates for conflicts for fall league play.
The spring season is mid-April to about the first week of June.
Approximately 8 games are played on the weekends.
Each team again is allowed blackout dates.
3) Where are league games played?
Half of the league games (4) will be played at home (Kimberly) and the other half (4) could be played in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton/Neenah, Green Bay, Sheboygan
4) What level of commitment is expected to play on a state level team?
Fall - Practice 2 times per week starting mid-August.
Play in fall state league (8 games – weekends)
2 fall tournaments
Winter - Indoor Soccer 1-2 sessions recommended not mandatory
Practice 1 time per week starting mid February
Spring/ - Practice 2 times per week starting mid March
Summer Play in spring state league (8 games – weekends)
3-4 tournaments plus State Cup
What types of costs are involved?
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Activity
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Estimated cost
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KASA Club Fee
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$90
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Tournament Fees (4 to 6 + State cup)
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$175
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Trainer Fees
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$50
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Miscellaneous (ie: equipment, etc)
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$10
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Indoor Soccer Fees (1-2 sessions)
depends on # of sessions and girls playing each session |
$100
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Travel Costs
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Fundraising opportunities will be offered to help cover some of the costs.
(updated on August 2009)
