New League Parameters - Effective Fall 2022

Effective for the fall 2022 season, the Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area (CHPRSA) will start an in-house youth soccer program. This will end a 45-year relationship with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

The Cottonwood Heights Youth Soccer program, as managed by CHPRSA, will have exclusive use of Cottonwood Heights field spaces for its purposes, meaning that all rec-league practices, games, and activities will happen at Butler Park in the fall and spring seasons.

UYSA Membership - Starting Fall 2022

CHPRSA is excited with the opportunity to manage and grow the “beautiful game” on a local level, with local influence, as a new member of the statewide Utah Youth Soccer Association (UYSA). UYSA is sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer to be the governing body of soccer in Utah, and is also recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the governing body for youth soccer in our state. As a member of this state-wide organization, CHYS will receive referee resources, training and certification, coaches training and resources, equipment leads, among other benefits, in an effort to provide the best possible recreation soccer experience to the Cottonwood Heights community.

General League Information

• Recreation League: 3rd-8th Grades
• Rookie League: K-2nd Grade

UYSA Membership - Starting Fall 2022

CHPRSA is excited with the opportunity to manage and grow the “beautiful game” on a local level, with local influence, as a new member of the statewide Utah Youth Soccer Association (UYSA). UYSA is sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer to be the governing body of soccer in Utah, and is also recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the governing body for youth soccer in our state. As a member of this state-wide organization, CHYS will receive referee resources, training and certification, coaches training and resources, equipment leads, among other benefits, in an effort to provide the best possible recreation soccer experience to the Cottonwood Heights community.

Our league focuses on and promotes the "recreation" aspect of youth sports:

• League is programmed in various aspects in an effort to promote FUN over wins and losses.
• Teams are compiled as a result of many variables, but specifically: reported skill level, current age and school. 
  • Friend requests are permitted on a limited level, but not guaranteed. We do not allow coaches to hand-select or request their teams, likewise requests to play for specific coaches are considered but not guaranteed.
• The provided jersey/uniform is the "participation award". 
• There are no playoffs, standings, or league champions. 
  • We do keep score and consequently indicate who wins and losses, but this information is not published in any capacity after the fact.
• Coaches are committed to:
  • Ensure all players play equal amounts of time, and have a fair opportunity to learn every position, if desired. 
  • Promote good sportsmanship.
  • Respect other coaches, players, staff members and officials. 

Each season:

• All games and allotted practice days/times will be held at Butler Park in Cottonwood Heights (7500 S. 2700 E., CWH, UT 84121)
• Rosters will NOT change once they are distributed.
• Schedules do NOT change once they have been posted.
• Our league has strict rules regarding sportsmanlike conduct.
  • Foul behavior from spectators, coaches, or participants toward any spectator, coach, participant, referee, or staff is not allowed and is grounds for expulsion from the league.

Spring Season

Spring Season Registration Registration CLOSED for the season, See you in the Fall.

• Flyer
• All games and allotted practice days/times will be held at Butler Park in Cottonwood Heights (7500 S. 2700 E., CWH, UT 84121)

Contact us with any questions!

Fall Season

Fall Season Registration Registration for the Fall 2023 season OPENS June 1, 2023!

• Fall 2023 Flyer
• All games and allotted practice days/times will be held at Butler Park in Cottonwood Heights (7500 S. 2700 E., CWH, UT 84121)

Contact us with any questions!

Weather and Cancellations

Game/Practice Cancellations - Youth Soccer

CHRC Programs will go on as scheduled unless participants/coaches/parents are notified otherwise by CHRC staff or through designated channels (i.e., texting, email, designated URL, Facebook, etc.). Games/programs will run as scheduled through cold weather, light rain, and even light snow, as long as field conditions are safe and playable.

• Cancellations (for both CHRC Programs and Athletic Field Renters)
  • Either CHRC or the respective Renter may cancel scheduled use of the field(s) according to the following criteria:
    • Unplayable field conditions or safety concerns:
      • Fields being excessively wet or dry.
      • Standing water on large portions of the field which cannot be avoided.
      • Exposed sprinklers and/or sprinkler lines.
      • Excessive damage(s) to the field.
    • Weather:
      • Visible lightning, audible thunder, or hail.
        • Note that games/programs could only be suspended in these cases, but must wait until conditions clear up to resume.
        • Field activity should not resume until 30 minutes after last seen lightning strike. 
      • Heavy rain, sleet or snow.
      • Extreme heat or cold.

Note that CHRC additionally reserves the right to cancel any scheduled field use for any reason not specified above, at their sole discretion with little or no notice, if applicable.

Cottonwood Football Club

A fellow member of the Utah Youth Soccer Association, Cottonwood FC specializes in the competitive element of youth soccer! Playing their home games in Cottonwood Heights, CFC is a reputable club organization managed by parents within the Cottonwood Heights community.

Once your kiddos are ready to advance beyond the Recreation League level, visit CottonwoodFC.org for tryout information!

Parents & Spectators

• Important Video for Parents