The Fall season begins in mid-late August for practice and games start the weekend after Labor Day. Last games will be the end of October or first weekend of November. 

The Spring season begins in late March - early April for practice and games start in April. Last games will be early June.

All teams are recreational. Teams are based on birth year. There are no tryouts for recreational teams. Players will play at least 50% of each game. Team formation / player placement is different in soccer than other sports. Players are placed by birth year (not grade) to form teams. Often times we will need to combine two age groups to make a team. For example, we may combine, 11U and 12U players to create a team. Teams are not based on skill/talent. We cannot guarantee requests for players to play with certain other players or coaches. When possible, teams will remain the same from fall to spring seasons. 

Coaches are volunteers. Apex provides coaches with activities and ideas/concepts for practices. 

If you have not read the news yet, please see this article about Apex hiring a new Director of Rec, Jonathan Rivera.

We will be releasing more information about improvements to the Rec program.

Most teams practice 2 times per week at McAninch Sports Complex or Gregg Youth Sports Campus in Norwalk. Apex helps the coaches set their team practice schedule.

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 seasons:
7U/8U (Birth years 2019 and 2018) play on Saturdays in Norwalk

9U/10U (Birth years 2017 and 2016) Girls generally play on Saturdays in central Iowa.
9U/10U (Birth years 2017 and 2016) Co-ed/Boys generally play on Sunday afternoons in central Iowa.

11U/12U (Birth years 2015 and 2014) play on Saturdays or Sunday afternoons in central Iowa

13U/14U/15U (Birth years 2013 and 2012 - including 8th graders with a 2011 birth year) play on Saturdays or Sundays in central Iowa.

Financial aid/scholarships are available - please apply here prior to registering.

Volunteers needed! Coaches & field painters and maintenance team are vital to Apex Rec. Please consider donating your time to help. Volunteers will receive a $25 refund!

Registration for fall 2025

You will need to upload a birth certificate & headshot for your player.