The Carolina Elite 5v5 League is a great way for players to stay active during the summer months. We offer divisions for players born from 2019 through 2007. We have a place for everyone to play!

Our league is structured to enable teams to continue collaborating while focusing on their individual development during the off-season. Players are encouraged to organize teams before registration.

Any player(s) registered as ‘individual player’ for the 5v5 will form a ‘new’ 5v5 team or will be assigned to existing teams.

During the registration process, you will be asked to identify the Team Name of your 5v5 team.

Please ensure that you enter the correct and same team name if you are registering as part of a team.

Teams will be placed into groups based on their competitive level. 

All teams will play a minimum of seven games. Each team requires a volunteer coach. The 5v5 season consists of games only; there are no practices.

We encourage Teams to have larger rosters, ensuring they have enough players to play their scheduled games. During the summer, families tend to travel more frequently.

Why Small Sided Games?

The priority in 5v5 is to motivate players in an environment that fosters learning. The more pleasure kids derive from participating, the more they wish to play and practice independently. While their instinct to play is natural, their affection and appreciation for soccer must be cultivated. Small-sided games like 5v5 are the foundation of such goals because of it:

• Allows players to touch the ball frequently.
• Presents many opportunities to score goals and score goals often.
• Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive and rewarding part of the game.
• Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom.
• Provides a well-organized playing environment with improvised fields.
• Reflects the philosophy of player development expressed in state and national coaching schools.
• Eliminates complicated rules such as off-sides that may hinder youngsters from “playing”.
• Reflects the appropriate role of the coach as a Facilitator.
• Allows the game to be the teacher!

Season and Venue Information:

Registration for our 5v5 season will remain open until May 1st. After May 1st, a $25 late fee will be applied. Players and teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Most Games will be held on Saturdays. Games will start on June 13/14th. The last weekend of play will be July 20th. Most games will be played on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm, and if needed, on Fridays from 5:30pm-8:30pm and / or Sundays from 1:00pm-7:00pm.

Weekend Dates:

• Games will primarily take place on Saturdays, and some weekends will include double headers
• You may have an occasional Friday or Sunday Game, which will be communicated throughout the scheduling process.
• Saturdays in June – June 14th, 21st (double header), 28th
• Saturdays in July – July 12th (double header), 19th Playoffs Weekend

**No Games Played the weekend of July 4th-6th

There will be awards for the champions of each division.

All matches will be played on the turf fields at the MeSA complex. 

Athletic trainers will be on hand during Carolina Elite 5v5 League matches.

Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to games. All players MUST wear shin guards to play. 

League Format:

All teams will play 5v5 sided games with 4 field players and a goalkeeper (max roster size of 10, unless the team requests additional players)

Each player will play at least half of each game. As with all other commitments, it is expected that players will regularly attend all matches, inform the coach of any anticipated absences, and arrive at the field on game day at the designated time set by the coach.

5v5 Rules:

Click the following link – 3.30.23 – 5V5 SOCCER LEAGUE RULES (atmosphere-secure.com)

Fees:

Fees include Registration and insurance, referee fees, field use, and league administration.

ALL PLAYERS: $95

AFTER May 1st: $120

Uniforms:

All field players must wear the same color shirt. Matching shorts and socks are also encouraged. If two teams have similar-colored shirts, the home team must change to a different color. Goalkeepers must wear a shirt of a different color from both teams. 

Volunteers:

All teams must have a volunteer coach who is over 18 years of age. If you would like to coach or serve as a team manager, please register to volunteer when you register your children.

Click HERE to register.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to our CESA 5v5 League Director:

League Directors: Amer Resumovic and David Minihan

Email:pelzerunited@gmail.com