ISC LIGHTNING BAGIL 9U-10U Indoor Soccer League

What is The ISC LIGHTNING BAGIL Indoor League?

• The ISC LIGHTNING BAGIL coed league is an indoor soccer league for 9U-10U boys and girls.  Players that participate in the ISC LIGHTNING BAGIL INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE do not need to be registered in the Friday night Winter Lightning practice program.  The program is open to any 9U-10U kids who want to play in a fun indoor soccer league for players at the beginner or intermediate level.
• Players in the ISC’s Advanced Year-Round program are not allowed to participate in the Lightning league unless we have open spots after registration has concluded.  The purpose of the league is to offer a fun league for players with less competitive experience.
• The league is well suited for players that want a lower level of commitment compared to the ISC year-round players.
• Two sessions of indoor play are offered each Winter and all games will be played at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center (HTRC).
• HTRC Address –  2820 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City, Iowa.
• 2021-2022 ISC COVID INDOOR Protocol Updates (UPDATED ON OCTOVBER 30, 2021) :  1) Spectators are allowed in the HTRC to watch all ISC Indoor league games.  The ISC COVID ADVISORY group strongly recommends that spectators wear masks for the safety of all players, parents, and participants.  The participants, soccer players, are not required to wear masks either while playing or sitting on the sidelines. However, the ISC COVID advisory group has stated that if the COVID positivity rate changes in Johnson County, their recommendations on mask wearing for participants and coaches may change. 

How Does The League Work?

• The league is set up so that all participants sign up as individuals.  Participants are placed on a team with other players and they will remain on the same team for the entire session.
• The ISC coaching staff will form all teams.
• All participants are guaranteed 6 indoor games.
• The ISC coaching staff will ensure that all players will play as close to half of each game as possible.

Who is Eligible For The League?

• Players born in 2013 are considered 9U.
• Players born in 2012 are considered 10U.

League Format

• 5v5 Indoor Soccer – (4v4 + keepers with a Futsal ball).
• The field is 25 (w) x 40 (l) yards.
• No Walls – kick-ins for restarts.
• ISC staff will be present to coach each game.
• A maximum of 8 players per team (must be a minimum of 5 players at each game).
• Games will be 45 minutes in duration (running clock – no half time).
• Players are NOT allowed to wear cleats on the HTRC surface.
• Only 4 teams will be formed with a maximum of 8 players per team.

League Schedule

• Session 1 games run November 2021 through the end of December 2021.
• Session 2 games will start in mid January 2022 and end mid March 2022. 

League Fee

• Includes 6-8 games and a league t-shirt/jersey.
• Exact cost for each session can be found on the link labeled “Dates/schedule/cost.”
• When you register, please make sure that you select the “9U-10U Lightning League.”  

What Should Players Wear to Games?

• League t-shirt/jersey (provided) and all players must wear shin guards.

Questions?

• Please contact the League Director Jon Cook at jon.cook@iowasoccerclub.com