Cottage Grove United is a community based soccer program. Our competitive program has roughly 300 players fielding boys and girls teams U9-U18. All of our competitive teams play within the Twin Cities Soccer League.
Tryouts are held in late July for all age groups and levels.
Competitive teams play in both Spring and Fall sessions. The Spring session runs March-July and the Fall session runs September-October.
Cottage Grove United also offers optional winter training for all kids registered for competitive soccer at the West St. Paul Dome, Cottage Grove Arena and school gyms at times during November through April.
Competitive Fee Structure - 2023/2024
| Age Group | Tryout Fee | Uniform Fee | Fall Fee | Spring Fee | Fall/Spring Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U9 & U10 All Teams | $40.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | $450.00 | $650.00 (save $100) |
| U11 & U12 All Teams | $40.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | $550.00 | $750.00 (save $100) |
| U13+ All Teams | $40.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | $800.00 (save $100) |
Fall Competitive Fees Include:
- Coaching fees
- Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Manager background checks
- Referee fees
- Fields and facilities
- Coach equipment
- TCSL club and team season registration
- TCSL player registration
- SportsEngine website and registration
- Staff Training
- CGAA $15 Fee
Spring Competitive Fees Include:
- Coaching fees
- Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Manager background checks
- Referee fees
- Fields and facilities
- Coach equipment
- TCSL club and team season registration
- TCSL player registration
- SportsEngine website and registration
- Staff Training
- CGAA $15 Fee
- Registration for 2 tournaments for each team included in Spring fees
- Winter training sessions for all kids registered in the spring session that run from October to March (spring break)
- Indoor coach led training March (after spring break) until April when outdoor fields are available
Additional Fall Fees
- Tryout fee - Includes your numbered practice jersey
- Uniform fee
- Any tournaments played in the fall season
- Training sessions scheduled by the coach that require facilities fees
Additional Spring Fees
- Tryout fee - Includes your numbered practice jersey
- Uniform fee
- Any tournaments played in addition to the 2 included team tournaments
- Training sessions scheduled by the coach that require facilities fees in addition to the included indoor sessions
Competitive Levels Available at Cottage Grove United
| U9 - U10 | Blue | White | Red | |
| U11 - U19 | Cities/C3 | State/C2 | Regional/C1 | National/Premier |
Dibs Volunteer Hours
Each family is required to volunteer 3 Dibs hours per player each season. CGU has a $250 fine for not completing your volunteer hours. Each family will be able, as part of registration, to buyout of dibs hours for $75 per player.
Competitive Birth Year Age Chart
2023-2024 Season Age Groups
| 2015/2016 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U15 | U16 | U17 | U18 |