Recreational Program

Registration Deadline: Registration for our Fall Recreation Program will begin open on June 1st and close August 15.  On August 16,  all registrations will be put on a waitlist and assessed a $20 late fee. Waitlist registrations will not be charged unless the player is placed on a team.  

Who:

• All Pre-K through 8th Graders
• The Columbia Falls Junior High will not be sponsoring a Junior High Soccer program this season, options for 7th and 8th graders will be Rec Soccer or Competitive Soccer.
• If your player is not in the Columbia Falls community and would like to play in their hometown, please visit Flathead Valley United for recreational opportunities in Whitefish and Kalispell. 

When:  September-October

Practice will be held the first week of school. Conditions permitting, the first game will be September 7.  Game days will continue on Saturdays through October 12th. A celebration of the Recreation Program and the Competitive program will be held in the evening of Tuesday, October 15th. 

What: Fun, inclusive, introduction to the game with a proven practice curriculum.

• Low cost & low time commitment
• 1-2 Practices a week in the local community
• Spring & Fall programs both include official games played on Saturdays for K-8th grade
• All activities local to the Flathead Valley
• Games for 3rd – 8th Grade are played valley wide
• Volunteer coaches
  Registration fee:
• $65/player for Pre-K through 2nd grade (includes secondary insurance)
• $80/per player for 3rd grade through 8th grade (includes secondary insurance, $15 SD6 facility fee and referee fees)

IMPORTANT:  In order to give every player an optimal practice experience and plenty of playing time, team numbers will be limited.  The more coaches we have, the more teams we can field!  Once teams in an age group are filled, we will be adding additional players to a waitlist, until we get additional coaches for more teams.  Register early and consider coaching!  We will give you the support you need to coach, co-coach, or be an assistant coach.  You can sign up to coach in the registration process!

Any questions please email:

• Rec Program Questions: cfsoccer@flatheadrapids.com
• General Questions: operations@flatheadrapids.com

Program Descriptions

Pre-K: Co-ed

• Age: 4-5, not yet enrolled in Kindergarten.
• Soccer Fundamentals: Players will focus on learning dribbling and shooting.
• Practices/Games: Teams will meet once per week on Saturdays. The first half-hour focused on instructional games and practice and the second half-hour on a scrimmage with another team.
•  Location: Horine Park in Columbia Falls.
• What to bring: shin guards (mandatory), comfortable shoes (cleats optional but not necessary), size 3 soccer ball, drink, layers for different types of weather.
• Jerseys: Jerseys are $15. We have been using a new jersey since Spring of 2024. The reversible jersey is no longer being used. You will have an option to purchase the jersey through registration.

1st/2nd Grade: Co-ed

• Age: Enrolled in 1st or 2nd Grade for Fall 2024 (or Homeschool equivalent). 
• Soccer Fundamentals: Players will focus on learning dribbling, shooting, and passing. 
• Practices: Teams will practice once per week at a time most convenient to the coach. Please indicate in the Parent Notes section of the registration your available times for practice. 
• Games: Saturday mornings with other local 1st/2nd Grade teams. 
• Location: Horine Park in Columbia Falls.
• What to bring: shin guards (mandatory), comfortable shoes (cleats optional but not necessary), size 3 soccer ball, drink, layers for different types of weather. 
• Jerseys: Jerseys are $15. We have been using a new jersey since Spring of 2024. The reversible jersey is no longer being used. You will have an option to purchase the jersey through registration.

3rd/4th Grade: Male and Female teams

• Age: Enrolled in 3rd or 4th Grade for Fall 2024 (or Homeschool equivalent).
• Practices: Teams will practice once per week at a time most convenient to the coach. Please indicate in the Parent Notes section of the registration your available times for practice.
• Games: Saturdays with other 3rd/4th Grade teams from Whitefish, Kalispell, and Bigfork. 
• Location:  Practice: At the Junior High Fields or Horine Park in Columbia Falls. Games will be played at Columbia Falls Junior High Fields, Smith Fields in Whitefish, KidSport in Kalispell, TBD in Bigfork.
• What to bring: shin guards (mandatory), cleats, size 4 soccer ball, drink, layers for different types of weather.
• Jerseys: Jerseys are $15. We have been using a new jersey since Spring of 2024. The reversible jersey is no longer being used. You will have an option to purchase the jersey through registration.

5th/6th Grade: Male and Female teams

• Age: Enrolled in 5th or 6th Grade for Fall 2024 (or Homeschool equivalent). 
• Practices: Teams will practice once or twice per week at a time most convenient to the coach. Please indicate in the Parent Notes section of the registration your available times for practice.
• Games: Saturdays with other 5th/6th Grade teams from Whitefish, Kalispell, and Bigfork. 
• Location:  Practice at the Junior High Fields in Columbia Falls. Games will be played at Columbia Falls Junior High Fields, Smith Fields in Whitefish, KidSports in Kalispell, TBD in Bigfork. 
• What to bring: shin guards (mandatory), cleats, size 4 soccer ball, drink, layers for different types of weather.
• Jerseys are $15. We have been using a new jersey since Spring of 2024. The reversible jersey is no longer being used. You will have an option to purchase the jersey through registration.

7th/8th Grade: Co-ed

• Age: Enrolled in 7th or 8th Grade for Fall 2024  (or Homeschool equivalent). Practices: Teams will practice every school day, right after school. 
• There will not be a program through the Junior High this fall.
• Games: Saturdays with other 7th/8th Grade teams from Whitefish, Kalispell, and Bigfork. 
• Location:  Practice at the Junior High Fields in Columbia Falls. Games will be played at Columbia Falls Junior High Fields, Smith Fields in Whitefish, KidSports in Kalispell, TBD in Bigfork. 
• What to bring: shin guards (mandatory), cleats, size 5 soccer ball, drink, layers for different types of weather.
• Jerseys are $15. We have been using a new jersey since Spring of 2024. The reversible jersey is no longer being used. You will have an option to purchase the jersey through registration.