About this Event
Detroit Catholic Young Adults Sports is back for the 2026 Summer Soccer Season! Join us on Saturday mornings for our co-ed soccer league! We try to balance teams with a mix of new and more advanced players, to help make a good experience for everyone.
To help celebrate the start of the season, we’re thrilled to share that, thanks to the generosity of Alpha Z Productions, we’ll be raffling off two Detroit Tigers tickets to the May 4th game. Details on the raffle are below
WHEN: Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM, May 30th - August 1st (with a break on July 4th for the holiday weekend)
May 4th is the last day to register to be on a team.
WHERE: De La Salle Collegiate football field (14600 Common Rd, Warren, MI 48088)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: A good pair of soccer shoes or cleats (no metal spikes allowed)
COST: $30 per person or $50 for a two-player combo registration. This includes your team T-shirt. (Must be age 18-35 to play)
IMPORTANT: This year we are asking people to commit to making at least 7 out of the 9 weeks. If you cannot do this, we encourage you to register with us here as a substitute instead.
ONLY people who sign up together are guaranteed to be placed on the same team.
2026 DCYAS Soccer League Rules
*Rules may be adjusted by the leadership team on an as needed basis. All updates will be communicated to players as appropriate."
FORMAT
1. Games will consist of two 25-minute halves.
2. Players are to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled kickoff.
3. Games will begin no later than 5 minutes past scheduled kickoff time. If they do, it's a 3-0 forfeit.
4. Captains will meet to flip a coin for sides and first possession just before the start of the game.
TEAMS
5. Team captains will be assigned to each team and are responsible for coordinating their players, and disseminating messages from league leadership. Should a day of play or any game be canceled for any reason, the team captain(s) will be notified by leadership and will be held responsible for forwarding it to all of their team members.
6. If a captain is not able to be present for a game, the team must nominate a fill-in.
7. Each team is required to have a maximum of 8 players on the field at one time, including a goalkeeper.
8. Each team is required to have a minimum of 6 players present to play each game.
9. If a team has fewer than 8 players for any given game, that team may recruit only one player from another team to play the position of goalkeeper only. If a team has less than 6 original players the game will be considered a forfeit. All substitutions must be registered league players.
10. A maximum of 6 men may be on the field at one time, including goalie.
11. A minimum of 2 females must be on the field at all times. If only one is present, the team must play down 1 player. If no female players are present for a team, the game will be considered a forfeit.
PLAY
12. If the leading team is ahead by 5 or more goals at any given time, the trailing team is permitted to add a player onto the field until they reduce the lead to 4.
13. At the end of regulation, if the score is tied, the game will be declared a draw.
14. If the ball exits the field on the sidelines, the other team will bring the ball back in play by performing a throw-in.
15. Should a foul by the defensive team occur within the 18-yard box, an indirect free kick will be awarded. A team cannot score a goal off of the free kick itself. The spot of the free kick is to be moved back to the edge of the 18-yard box
16. No PKs
17. Slide tackling and playing the ball while on the ground is not permitted. Any player who is not a goalkeeper must be on their feet to be permitted to play the ball.
18. If the ball is kicked excessively out of bounds, the team kicking the ball is must retrieve their own ball.
19. The team's goalkeeper will need to wear either a penny or a shirt of a different color than the teams competing to identify who can pick up the ball. The league will provide a penny to the team prior to the start of the game, and must be returned at the conclusion of play.
20. Should the ball be kicked off the property, the player who kicked it must substitute out to retrieve it.
21. Most of all, have a fun time out there!
TOURNAMENT
22. Each team will participate in the post-season tournament, which will take place one week after the conclusion of the regular season.
23. The tournament will be a single-elimination format. Teams will be seeded based on season ranking, but seeds may be slightly adjusted at the discretion of leadership to promote matchups that did not occur during the season.
24. Games will consist of one 25-minute session.
25. At the end of regulation, if the score is tied, the game will be decided by a penalty kick shootout.
PENALTY KICK SHOOTOUT (IF NECESSARY)
26. Captains will meet to flip a coin to decide which team will shoot first.
27. A penalty kick may only take place once a whistle has been blown (or another signal signifying the start of play).
28. Each team will alternate penalty kicks and have five penalty kickers. The game will end once a lead becomes insurmountable (i.e. 4-2 after four rounds).
29. If the penalty kick shootout is tied after five rounds, the shootout will continue in a sudden death format, and will end after one team leads at the end of a round.
30. Only an official player of the team may play goalie.
31. Each player on a team must have an opportunity to take a penalty kick before any player is allowed to shoot a second time. Of the first 5, 2 must be female.
SUBSTITUTION LIST
We are accepting signups for substitute players throughout the season! Sign up today to join the list! And join us for our 10am community hour of soccer each Saturday!
32. A separate substitution list will be available for teams to pull players from in the event they are low on players for the week
33. Substitutions will be determined by random draw when an email is released to the entire group on Friday Morning between 8am & 12pm. If your team needs a sub, the first responder to the email will be placed on that team FOR THAT WEEK ONLY, provided they have met the criteria required for play (i.e shirt color, shoes etc)
34. All substitution requests must be submitted to the league manager no later than Thursday at 11:59pm that week to be considered for a league sub, preferably by the team captain.
35. If a permanent sub is needed, it is the responsibility of the team captain to communicate to the league manager for approval.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the league leadership team at [email protected]
Official Rules for the DCYAS 2026 Raffle
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1\. Eligibility
The raffle is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. Employees, officers, directors, and agents of the Sponsor DCYAS Leadership, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members and/or household members are not eligible. The raffle is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
2\. Entry Period
The raffle begins at April 24th 12:00 P.M Eastern Daylight Time and ends April 29th 2026, 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time. All entries must be received by the end of the Entry Period to be eligible.
3\. How to Enter
Eligible individuals may enter the raffle during the Entry Period by signing up for "Detroit Catholic Young Adult Sports - Summer Soccer 2026" which can be done with the link provided in the email or by emailing "[email protected]" and following instructions in section 3.5 (Entering by Email). Signing up or previously have signed up for "Detroit Catholic Young Adult Sports - Summer Soccer 2026" automatically puts you into the raffle drawing.
3.5 Entering by Email
To be eligible to enter the raffle by email you must email "[email protected]", subject box "DCYAS 2026 Raffle Entry". In the body of the email you must include all of the following:
* Your full name
* Phone number
* Mailing address (address, street, city, state, zip code)
* Acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Official Rules for the DCYAS 2026 Raffle by saying "I agree to the DCYAS 2026 Raffle rules".
* Honest feedback about previous Detroit Catholic Young Adult Sports soccer seasons. Please share what you liked, what could be improved, and any suggestions you have for making future seasons better.
* If you are already signed up for the season and would like to give feedback you may email us. This does not increase your chances of winning.
4\. Prize
One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive two (2) Tigers tickets.
Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of the prize: $44.00
The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and has no cash value except as required by law. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the stated prize becomes unavailable. All taxes, fees, and expenses associated with the prize (including travel, if any) are the sole responsibility of the winner. The tickets are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer; Sponsor is not responsible for any changes, cancellations, or other issues with the tickets.
5\. Winner Selection
One (1) potential winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The drawing will be conducted on April 30, 2026 between 8am-12pm Eastern Daylight Time by Sponsor or its designated representative, whose decisions are final and binding on all matters relating to the raffle. The random drawing will be performed using a certified random-number generator or other verifiable random-selection method.
6\. Odds of Winning
The odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Signing up or have already signed up for "Detroit Catholic Young Adult Sports - Summer Soccer 2026" grants you one (1) entry into the DCYAS 2026 Raffle. Emailing "[email protected]" and following the requirements listed in section 3.5 grants you one (1) entry into the DCYAS 2026 Raffle. One (1) entry per person, signing up for "Detroit Catholic Young Adult Sports - Summer Soccer 2026" and entering by email does not grant you two (2) entries into the DCYAS 2026 Raffle.
7\. Winner Notification
The potential winner will be notified by email and/or phone (using the contact information provided at the time of entry) as well as announced on Alpha Z Production's Instagram page @alphazdj within five (5) business days following the drawing. To claim the prize, the potential winner must respond within 1 calendar days of notification and may be required to complete, sign, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability/Publicity Release, and any other required documents within that same period. If the potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond timely, or fails to return the required documents, or is found to be ineligible, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected from the remaining eligible entries.
8\. General Conditions
By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final. DCYAS Leadership reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the raffle if any fraud, technical failures, or other causes beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control corrupt the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the DCYAS 2026 Raffle. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address or mailing address provided.
9\. Limitation of Liability
Sponsor and its agents are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, misdirected, or damaged entries; technical failures; or any other errors that may occur in connection with the DCYAS 2026 raffle.
10\. Privacy
Personal information collected from entrants will be used only for the purpose of administering the DCYAS 2026 Raffle and as otherwise described in Sponsor’s privacy policy.
11\. Disputes
Any disputes arising from the raffle shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of law principles.
By entering, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Official Rules.
Sponsor: DCYAS Leadership [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
De La Salle Collegiate, 14600 Common Road, Warren, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 32.90
