The WSA Intercounty program is for players who are interested in playing recreational soccer beyond the in-town program.
The in-town program ends in sixth grade which is typically the U12 age. Annually, more than 300 players on more than seventeen teams represent the WSA in the Intercounty Youth Soccer League (see the ICYSL league’s website at
www.eteamz.com/icysl ). Intercounty teams provide the opportunity to play in the fall and in the spring against teams from nearby towns. The towns/clubs represented in the past have included Berkeley Heights, Clark, Colonia, Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Scotch Plains, South Mountain (Maplewood/South Orange), Springfield, Summit, Union and Westfield.
In addition, Westfield teams may also participate in some tournaments to be identified in the Spring and Fall seasons. Intercounty players usually practice once a week, some with opportunities for additional practice time. Practices are led by professional trainers. There is usually one game per week on either Saturday or Sunday.
As previously stated, the Intercounty program encourages players to continue playing recreational soccer beyond the in-town program. Intercounty offers players opportunities to realize their potential through training and competition. The goal of the Intercounty program is to:
- Enhance the player’s skills through a recreational team environment.
- Foster a game-playing attitude based on sportsmanship.
- Have fun and make the experience positive and memorable.
- Develop a life-long love for the game.
All registered players are placed on teams. No tryouts are required.
Fall teams: As to not compete with the WSA in-town program, Intercounty will be available to U14 and U17 teams only
Spring teams: As there is no in-town program available, Spring teams can be formed for U10 and up. Teams will be established if there is sufficient interest, field availability, and a coach for each team.
Teams are established based on gender, primarily at the age U-14 and U-17 level (U=Under) and are based upon the player’s age as of August 1 of the given year. For example, a player who does not turn 14 before August 1 will be U-14, or a player who is older but does not turn 17 before August 1 will be U-17. Typically, in the Fall, U-14 is for players in grades 7 and 8; U-17 is for grades 9, 10 and 11.
If you are interested in the Intercounty recreational program or have additional questions, please check out the ICYSL website listed above or contact a WSA Intercounty director. To register, click on the “WSA Player Registration” link on the left side of the main WSA web page.
