Arsenal is our most competitive level of program participation. For players and families, it is a lot of fun and also a significant time and financial commitment.

Teams compete in the MYSA (Montana Youth Soccer Association) League and participate in competitive tournaments around the western United States.

Arsenal  teams have a history of success on and off the playing field and have represented  Helena proudly in numerous USYS Region IV Championship & President's Cup tournaments.

 

Ages : 12U-14U (Fall & Spring), 12U-19U (Spring)

Commitment Level :

• Very High
• Indoor Winter Practices start in Jaunuary for Spring season (voluntary)
• Season Practices 2 to 4 times per week
• Weekend matches on Saturdays
• Significant Travel
• 2 to 3 Tournaments on both weekend days (12U usually attends 1 overnight Tournament)
• Parents may be asked to fill these roles at a team meeting:
  • Team Manager
  • Referee
• Recommended Volunteer time for HYSA hosted tournaments
• Recommended Participation in HYSA fundraisers

Suggested Experience :

• Minimum of 1 year Academy soccer or previous years playing experience

Season Length :

• Pre-Season: 4 months
• Regular Season: usually 2 to 3 months
• Spring: pre-sesaon training starts in January, regular season traing and matches in April through June
• Spring: compete in the MYSA State Cup
• Fall: training in August with regular season through October

Team Types for State Registration :

MYSA Overview

• Classic
• Select
• Premier

Expenses :

• Fall 12U-14U;  $205 Registration; Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.
• Spring 12U - 19U; $440 Registration; Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.
• Tryout/Placement Fee: $75  is deducted once from a program.  If a player plays Fall, the Fall fee would be reduced by the Tryout fee, if then plays Spring will pay the total Spring fee.
• PUMA Uniform (if needed) from Play On Soccer $89.90 2 jerseys,2 shorts, 2 socks
• Additional tournament fees, determined by team
• Overnight hotel stays, determined by team
• Travel expenses for away games (gas and food) personal expenses
• Coach travel reimbursement an additional cost split by team

What is covered by the Registration Fee ? :

• Player secondary medical insurance
• Coaching stipends (Not Travel Expenses)
• Coaching education expenses
• Equipment (pinnies, cones, goals, nets, etc.)
• Game balls for team
• Referee fees
• Entrance into MYSA State League
• Entrance into MYSA State Cup (U13+) or Showcase Cup (U11- U12) (spring only)
• Entrance into Arsenal Invitational Tournament (Spring)
• Entrance into Sleeping Giant Soccer Classic Tournament(Fall)
• Field maintenance expenses (mowing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation, line painting, weeding, etc.)
• Administrative expenses

Tryouts :

• 12U to 14U     REGISTER HERE
• Players attend tryouts in the Spring prior to the season and are placed on teams accordingly (U12 teams are split evenly).
• More Information on Tryouts

Placement :       REGISTER HERE

• 15U to 19U
• More Information on Placement

Coaches :

Teams are led by experienced and licensed United States Youth Soccer coaches.

• Pass background checks
• Pass a Concussion awareness test provided by the CDC
• Minimum of an F grade license with US Soccer
• Further licensing is required based on level of team and years coaching

HYSA provides a stipend and the team provides travel reimbursement for their coach(es).

Coaching Resources

Team Managers :

Each team requires a volunteer manager to provide regular team communication, communicate times and locations of practices and matches, help determine and register for Tournament attendance, and collect team fees.

Manager's Manual

Team Referees :

Each team is required to have available at least one Referee at the level of Assistant Referee.

More Information on Referees