All area youth are welcome to play on RPYSC recreation level teams and tryout for RPYSC select teams.

Our name reflects our geographical location and follows a precedent set by many area soccer clubs. However we are a volunteer run organization independant of the Reeths-Puffer School District.

Although many players attend Reeths-Puffer schools simply because of our location, we have a signficant number of players from surrounding areas. We are one of the largest (if not the largest) youth soccer club on the lakeshore with outstanding field space for team practice and games.

U6 and U8 use a size 3 ball

U10 and U12 use a size 4 ball

U13 and above use a size 5 ball

Players are required to wear shin guards for all practices and games. Other equipment that is recommended:

• Black shorts
• Black soccer socks
• Soccer cleats (or tennis shoes)
• Ball - see our faq for appropriate sizes
• Jersey for U10 and up (jersey's are provided for U6 and U8)
• Water bottle for practice and games

The most exciting new project we are working on is to add the option for U10 and older players to participate in Select Teams while continuing to represent the Reeths-Puffer Youth Soccer Club.

The Select level of play is the next level up from Recreational play. Players must participate in try-outs and be selected for a team based on their ability. A significantly higher skill level and committment is expected. They will be competing with players from around the state, not just our area, and will also be involved in more tournaments.

We are also considering improvements to grounds and equipment. For example we would like to add another set of bleachers for the U10 boy’s field, add exterior lighting to the concession stand and replace some of our worn equipment.

We are adding a freezer to the concession stand for ice cream sales.

Recently completed projects include:

• Addition added to the concession stand for more storage.
• Improvements to the concession stand in order to meet health department code. This was required to obtain our food service license in 2009.
• Purchase of trailer for field maintenance.
• Purchase of a hot dog steamer.
• Purchase of new U6 goals.

Coaches met on March 27th to get their spring 2010 team assignments and select practice times.

The first games began April 17th and will continue through June 1st.

Players U10 and up will have the opportunity to play in the Kohl’s Tournament on June 12th. Your coaches will be given more information on the tournament as we get nearer the date. They will be competing with other recreation soccer clubs from around the state, right here on Reeths Puffer turf!

Practices are held at our home field location on the fields behind Reeth-Puffer Central Elementary School, 1911 W Giles Rd.

See our field directions for more detailed information.

Individual coaches determine exactly when their practice times will occur.

Practices are usually an hour long on two evenings per week; either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

Practices are scheduled for 5:30-6:30pm or 6:30- 7:30pm.

Please refer to our practice schedule for more information.

RPYSC is run exclusively by volunteers. In order to have another successful soccer season and to keep our registration prices as low as possible, we are asking each family to volunteer a small portion of their time. Please sign-up at the concession stand to help out.

We are always in need of volunteers. We currently have 750 registered players and that makes for a lot of work.

We need coaches and assistant coaches for all levels.

We need concession stand volunteers; we suggest volunteering one hour before or after your child's game.

We need people for field maintenance; this primarily involves lining the fields. This is a HUGE job with 10 fields to paint throughout the season; again an hour of your time during your child's practice would be a great help!

If you're not sure what to do, that's not a problem. We can team you up with someone who has experience in the concession stand, lining the fields or coaching. Just ask. The more people who volunteer the easier the tasks are for everyone.

One of the changes we are making is a change in uniform.

While we are keeping the yellow Laketon jerseys for spring 2010, we will be changing to a new RP green jersey for the fall season. This will give our parents some time to plan for the increased cost of the fall season.

If you need a Laketon jersey for spring 2010 we are offering them at a discounted rate of $15.00. Our U6 & U8 players will be wearing team t-shirts and the cost of the t-shirts is included in the registration fee.

Laketon Soccer has grown significantly over the past few years and we are making some changes to reflect that.

Other soccer clubs in our area reflect the school districts from which most of their children attend. In keeping with that precedence we have decided to change our name. Laketon Soccer is now Reeths-Puffer Youth Soccer Club. We are not formally part of the school district, however 85% of our players are from the Reeths-Puffer.

We continue to welcome new and existing players and coaches from other districts. Many will continue to play on the teams they have been participating in for years.

Games are held on Saturdays, usually between 8am and 5pm.

Game location depends on the age group your child will play in. U6 and U8 teams play at our home soccer fields located behind Reeths-Puffer Central Elementary on Giles Rd.

U10 and up play home and away games. Away games are usually within the Muskegon area, but may go as far north as Ludington and Manistee.

See our field directions for more detailed information.