About
The Columbus Area Youth Soccer Organization offers an in-house program for 4K through 2nd Grade and MAYSA traveling teams for ages 8 through 18. The in-house program includes fun with a soccer ball, basic gross motor skills for 4K and kindergarten, and basic soccer skills, kicking, trapping, and small-sided 3 vs 3 games for 1st and 2nd grade. The traveling teams practice twice a week in the evenings, play games on Saturdays and Sundays, and usually have 8 games per season, with 4 home and 4 away.
Programs
- In-house program for 4K through 2nd Grade — 4K through 2nd Grade · Saturday mornings; about an hour long; four to five weeks · Fun with a soccer ball; basic gross motor skills for 4K/Kindergarten; basic soccer skills, kicking, trapping, and small-sided 3 vs 3 games for 1st/2nd grade.
- MAYSA traveling teams — 8 years-old through 18 years-old · Practices twice a week in the evenings Monday through Friday; games usually on Saturdays and Sundays; 8 games per typical season (4 home and 4 away) · $130–$230 · Players travel throughout South Central Wisconsin playing games with neighboring communities. Trained coaches lead the teams through the season.
- MAYSA U19 Single Season — U19 · $160 · Additional $10 to add athlete’s name to their jersey.
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Price range: $130–$230
- General schedule: Spring 2027 registration is open. The fall of 2026 switches to a school year age chart.
About the provider
CAYSO started in 2012. Its mission is to provide Columbus area youth access to the MAYSA soccer leagues and younger programs focused on basic soccer skills, with equal playing time regardless of skill or score. Spring 2027 registration is open, and the fall of 2026 switches to a school year age chart.
CAYSO accepts registrations for all kids, grades 2 through 12. The number of teams and age groupings will be decided based on registration numbers. Coaches kids play free. CAYSO will credit or reimburse parent coaches' PlayMetrics account and can reimburse coaching course fees when requested.
Last updated November 5, 2026.
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