Select soccer is for the player looking for a more competitive level of play than Recreational soccer. This level of play provides continued opportunities for players to play the game with others that have similar levels of ability and desire.
Players and families are usually seeking a locally based set up for practices.
As such, our association (IEYSA; www.ieysa.com) has four representative clubs at the Select level. Our Select Club, Shadow United, is based out of the Nine Mile Falls, Shadle Park, North Central and Rogers school districts.
Select coaches are volunteers. Shadow United Select Club dues are $75, which goes towards helping to provide guidance and instruction by a licensed director to our volunteer coaches, along with administrative support for our team managers. This is truly unique at this level and our club is happy to be able to provide such a service. Additional expenses are incurred for uniforms, tournaments and travel in Eastern Washington.
Shadow United teams train 6-8 months of the year neighborhood fields in the north central part of Spokane. Tournament participation by teams is optional. Shadow United teams compete in the District VI League (Eastern WA) of Washington Youth Soccer. Shadow Select teams stay in this league for U12-U18 competition.
