History

Mid-Rivers Soccer Club is the oldest club in St. Charles County. It was formed in 1986, as a non-profit organization, out of the need for a club that fostered the mental and physical development of youth, through training, study and practice of the game. It has allowed youth to participate in club soccer as a less expensive alternative to higher priced organization. "More play for less pay" is the clubs motto.

The club presently consists of approximately 20 teams, boys and girls, that range from U8-U18. All coaches are unpaid volunteers. The club currently has 2 trainers. (Pete Collico, Tim Kelly)

Mid-Rivers Soccer Club has always emphasized the importance of keeping the cost of playing with the club, to a minimum. Until recently, Mid-Rivers has never had a club fee, but the board of directors saw it necessary to institute the club fee to help cover the development and maintenance of our new training facility. While many clubs have club fees of $300 and overall fees of over $1,000, the Mid-Rivers club fee is only $125-$175 (age dependent) and the overall typical cost per player per year for our teams typically range from $300- $600.

Each coach is responsible for setting his own fees, based on his team's cost for league play, tournament fees and any other team expenses. (balls, cones, sweats) Many of the teams also have fundraisers to help offset costs, and keep fees down.

Each team is provided 1 match ball per season and a ball bag. Each player is provided a uniform, consisting of 1 pair shorts and 2 jerseys. The uniform is property of the club and to be returned to the club at the end of the Spring season. (see Uniform policy on the Handout page for details)