7U-8U future stars

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Coaching

Training

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13U-19U 

How we play - how we perform


Continues to emphasize individual player development with an increasing focus on team performance.

About 


Apex Future Stars (7U-8U)  is focused on enjoyment, participation, basic skill development, and teaching life skills through soccer. 


Apex Rec 7U-8U program is open to players born between August 1, 2018, July 31, 2020.


There are no tryouts for Apex Rush recreational program. Players will play at least 50% of each game.


Oftentimes, we will need to combine two age groups to make a team. For example, we may combine 7U-8U players to make a team. Teams are not based on skill/talent. We cannot guarantee requests for players to play with certain other players or coaches. When possible, teams will remain the same from fall to spring seasons. 


All teams follow the Level 3 guidelines including 50% playing time in matches.

You will need to upload a birth certificate & headshot for your player.


You will be redirected to Apex’s registration system through  Sprocket Sports.  You will need to create an account with your email and a password within Sprocket Sports and enter your child’s name and birthdate. Then you will see the program options.

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Program Fees

Fall  2026 Registration Fees:

  • $120

Financial aid/scholarships are available - please apply prior to registering.

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Training Location & Times

7U-8U training will be led by Apex Rush's Director of Rec, Cody Hudson and other Apex Rush staff with assistance from parent volunteer coaches.



All Apex Rec Training sessions will take place outside at Gregg Young Sports Campus or indoors at Sportsplex Norwalk in Norwalk, IA.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are vital to Apex Rec. Please consider donating your time to help.


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Coaching

Training

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13U-19U 

How we play - how we perform


Continues to emphasize individual player development with an increasing focus on team performance.

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Coaching

Coaches are volunteers that will be required to take an introductory coaching course (online) and SafeSport training.


Apex will offer additional learning opportunities. Apex Rush provides coaches with resources and ideas/concepts for training.


The Director of Apex Rec will educate and support the Apex Rec coaches.

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Uniforms

This uniform is not included in the initial registration fee. 


Apex Rec uniform order link will be available soon.


Required items:

  • Gray jersey
  • Red jersey
  • Black shorts
  • Black socks


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Equipment Needed

  • Soccer ball - please bring to every training session
  • Size 3 - 2U-8U
  • Size 4 - 9U-12U
  • Size 5 - 13U and older
  • Shinguards (Mandatory for all practices and games)
  • Soccer socks - long enough to cover the shinguards
  • Athletic shorts/pants
  • Water bottle
  • Cleats (recommended, but athletic shoes are acceptable)

Age Groups:


Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 seasons:

  • 7U - Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020
  • 8U - Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019


Whenever possible we work to keep 7U players separate from 8U players for teams and games.


Boys and girls are separated at these age groups.


7U-8U teams will play on Saturdays with some local partner clubs in our 7U-8U league.

Details Include:


Fall Season begins in mid-late August and the season runs through the last weekend of October or first weekend of November.


Spring Season begins late March / early April and runs through May or first weekend of June.


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FAQs

  • Are there tryouts for Apex Rec?

    There are no tryouts for Apex Rec. Apex Rec is a recreational program. 


    Apex Rec (formerly known as Norwalk Soccer Club) is focused on enjoyment, participation, basic skill development and teaching life skills through soccer.


    Players will play at least 50% of each game.


    Apex Soccer Academy offers competitive Select programs for 11U and older that hold tryouts to assist with the selection process.

  • When will we know the practice schedule?

    Practice schedules will be finalized with the volunteer coaches in late July or Early August.

  • When do game schedules come out?

    7U-8U Schedules are managed by Apex and will come out early-mid August. 


    9U and older teams play in the Iowa Development Recreational League. Those schedules are managed by Iowa Development League and should be released in mid-late August. 

  • Is travel required for games?

    7U-8U games will be hosted in Norwalk at McAninch Sports Complex.


    9U-10U games are part of the IDL league. Most games are in the Des Moines Metro.


    11U and older games are part of the IDL Rec league. Most games are in the Des Moines Metro. This is dependent on the number of teams and the divisions/levels within the Recreational League.

  • When do we play our games?

    Age groups are changing to be closer to a grade based system. 


    Read here about this decision impacting soccer clubs across the U.S.


    2026 Fall Recreational Soccer


    Ages: 8/1/2017 - 7/31/2008 birth years


  • What teams do we play against?

    7U-8U teams will play other Apex teams or specific club partners in our 7U-8U League in Norwalk.


    9U and older play other recreational teams/clubs that are registered with Iowa Developmental Rec League based in the DM Metro area. 

  • Are financial aid packages or scholarships available?

    There are payment plans / financial packages available when registering for the program.


    If you are in need of financial aid or scholarship assistance, please fill out the application with all necessary information. Financial Aid and Scholarships are awarded on case-by-case basis and we will get back to you promptly on all submissions.