Sporting Select League
Northland

All games take place at Central Bank Sporting Complex

League Overview

Launching in Fall 2026, Sporting Select League is designed as the new development bridge between Sporting Rec League and our competitive club Sporting City. This league, offered to Boys & Girls in 2nd to 5th grade, provides the opportunity for a higher level than recreational play - creating a structured environment that builds the skills, understanding and commitment needed to transition into competitive soccer.


League Benefits

  • 10 Training Sessions per season held at Central Bank Sporting Complex
  • 8 League Games per season, providing consistent game experience
  • Volunteer coaches supported by professional development, including coaching workshops led by Sporting City licensed coaches
  • Curriculums designed by Sporting KC for player development and growth
  • Coaches provided with essential resources to support effective training and team development, including cones, bibs, a Sporting KC training top and a structured curriculum.
  • Standings and results published weekly with league winners receiving awards at the end of each season.


Register For Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Game Dates

Training Dates
Week of August 24
Week of August 31
Week of September 7
Week of September 14
Week of September 21
Week of September 28
Week of October 5
Week of October 12
Week of October 19
Week of October 26

Traning will be on weeknight evenings at Central Bank Sporting Complex.


Teams interested in additional training sessions can reach out to Alec.Smith@sportingkc.com.

Game Dates
September 18-20
September 25-27
October 2-4
October 9-11
October 16-18
October 23-25
October 30-November 1
November 6-8

Games will be played Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Age Group Chart

Grade Birth Date Ages
2nd Grade 8/1/18 - 7/31/19 7-8
3rd Grade 8/1/17 - 7/31/18 8-9
4th Grade 8/1/16 - 7/31/17 9-10
5th Grade 8/1/15 - 7/31/16 10-11

Fall 2026

Registration Deadlines & Pricing

Registration

April 6 - July 31

  • Traning Begins: Week of August 24, 2026
  • Games Begin: Week of September 18, 2026
  • Games End: Weekend of November 6, 2026
Grade Acceptance Fee 1st Installment (Sept.1) Total
2nd Grade $150 $125 $275
3rd Grade $150 $125 $275
4th Grade $150 $150 $300
5th Grade $150 $150 $300

Age Group Information

2nd Grade

  • Format: 7v7
  • Ball Size: 4
  • Length of Game: 2 x 25 minute halves
  • Breaks/Halftime: 5 minute halftime
  • Number of Games: 8
  • Max Team Size: 12
  • Referees: Minimum of 2
  • Weekday Training: 1 hour per week at Central Bank Sporting Complex
  • Additional Training: Teams can elect to host additional training sessions at their own cost

3rd Grade

  • Format: 7v7
  • Ball Size: 4
  • Length of Game: 2 x 25 minute halves
  • Breaks/Halftime: 5 minute halftime
  • Number of Games: 8
  • Max Team Size: 12
  • Referees: Minimum of 2
  • Weekday Training: 1 hour per week at Central Bank Sporting Complex
  • Additional Training: Teams can elect to host additional training sessions at their own cost

4th Grade

  • Format: 9v9
  • Ball Size: 5
  • Length of Game: 2 x 25 minute halves
  • Breaks/Halftime: 5 minute halftime
  • Number of Games: 8
  • Max Team Size: 15
  • Referees: Minimum of 2
  • Weekday Training: 1 hour per week at Central Bank Sporting Complex
  • Additional Training: Teams can elect to host additional training sessions at their own cost

5th Grade

  • Format: 9v9
  • Ball Size: 5
  • Length of Game: 2 x 25 minute halves
  • Breaks/Halftime: 5 minute halftime
  • Number of Games: 8
  • Max Team Size: 15
  • Referees: Minimum of 2
  • Weekday Training: 1 hour per week at Central Bank Sporting Complex
  • Additional Training: Teams can elect to host additional training sessions at their own cost

Contact Us


Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help!


Alec Smith

Alec.Smith@sportingkc.com