The Detroit Lakes Rec program when first started had 12-15 players and over the years the numbers stabilized at 30-40 players.

In 2004 the format was changed with the view to "Just Let the Kids Play"

The first year the numbers increased to 90 and in 2007 it was 250 players.

During this period we have been working on new fields for this important group of players. We are happy to let you know that the fields were leveled, a sprinkler system was installed and seeding was started in the fall of 2007. New goal posts have been purchased for the Big Beans.

It will be the 2009 season before the fields will be ready for play. We will soon be announcing a date for rock picking on these fields.

This year the coach for the program will again be Carolyn Schupp she was a H/S team captain and she

is joined by Sarah Nelson who played collage soccer in St Cloud.

We hope you are as excited as we are to get this group of players on to the Rotary Soccer Complex. where they will be able to learn their skills on level soft grass.

The Detroit Lakes Community Center will be handling the Mighty Strikers Registration and more information is in their catalogue or you can sign up at their web site

Mighty Strikers
Summer Soccer
Tiny Tikes (3 to 6 years old) and Big Beans (7 to 12 years old) are development
programs to give each player plenty of touches on the ball. Each team will require
parent volunteers to coach and assist teams. Teams are run by parent involvement. A Parent In-service is scheduled for Monday June 7, 2010, 6-7 pm, at the MSCTC Conference Room to in-service parents on the rules of soccer, hand-out schedules, picture packages and t-shirts, address issues parents may have pertaining to soccer, parking, safety and the use of the Rotary Soccer Park located just north of MSCTC. Any questions you have at that time can be answered by David Carter.

Your fee includes a team t-shirt, MYSA insurance
and Soccer Times publication. Registration forms can be picked at the DLCC

registration deadline: May 1, 2010.

Individuals registering after deadline may have a delay in receiving a team t-shirt.

Program Cost: $35

Games are
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
June 8 - July 8, 5:30-6:30 pm

At Rotary Soccer Park, field #8. there will be no games on photo night.