Welcome to 2026 Spring Youth Recreational Soccer for the Medford Lakes Athletic Association!

2026 Spring Youth Soccer
Boys and Girls age 3 through U12 (5th/6th Grade)
In 2026-2027, youth soccer age groups in the US will shift from birth year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) to a seasonal year.
Contact Chris Heckman
https://www.mlaasports.com/recsoccer

Anyone interested in coaching or assistant coaching should email the commissioner asap to discuss details.  All teams are subject to a minimum number of kids registering so please help share the registration.  

In 2026-2027, youth soccer age groups in the US will shift from birth year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) to a seasonal year. In the meantime, MLAA groups will be: 

3 Year-Old (co-ed) - MLAA is working with a soccer trainer, Andrew Steel, of Big Foot Soccer for 5 instructional sessions with an additional 5 sessions to be coach-led. We have had AMAZING reviews of this program and we HIGHLY recommend it for your 3 year old.

PK/Kindergarten (co-ed) - MLAA will be forming teams for in-town play. Games will be 5v5 and will be coach-led. These games are SO fun on Saturdays.

U8 (usually First and Second Grade) - MLAA will be putting together teams of approximately 10 kids per team. These teams will be playing against Medford and Medford Lakes rec teams and will be 6v6 including the goalie. Teams will practice during the week with games on the weekend.  

U10 (Third/Fourth), U12 (Fifth/Sixth), and U14 (Seventh/Eighth) - MLAA will be putting together teams at these ages to play in the South Jersey Recreational League.  We will be playing against teams in the area (some local travel will be required). Games will be 7v7 (minimum 9 per team) , 9v9 (minimum 11 per team), and 11v11 (minimum 13 per team) respectively. Teams will practice during the week in ML with games on Saturday and Sunday. Talk to your child to help us support some teams! They will not be disappointed!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MLAA Volunteer Soccer Commissioner Chris Heckman at chrisheckman@gmail.com.

Everyone should know - Medford Lakes puts on an exceptional program with amazing volunteer coaches and an amazing close knit community. The funds earned from this program not only greatly benefit the child participating but also helps support the broader programs and improvements in Medford Lakes. SIGN UP TODAY

CHRIS HECKMAN and CHRISTIAN SCANNELL

Youth Soccer Co-Commissioners

MLAA Refund Policy
The MLAA will issue refunds based on the outline below:
100% refund prior to team selection (less a $5.00 bank processing fee)
50% refund prior to first game (less a $5.00 bank processing fee)
0% after the first game