9U-15U Apex rec
Apex Rec
about
Apex Rec (formerly known as Norwalk Soccer Club) is focused on enjoyment, participation, basic skill development and teaching life skills through soccer.
Apex Rec 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.
All teams follow the Level 3 guidelines including 50% playing time in matches.
Most teams practice 2 times per week at McAninch Sports Complex or Gregg Youth Sports Campus in Norwalk.
AGE GROUPS and birth years
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 seasons:
7U/8U (Birth years 2019 and 2018) play on Saturdays in Norwalk - learn more about Future Stars Program.
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.
volunteers needed
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!
TRAINING LOCATION
All Apex Rec Training sessions will take place at either the Gregg Young Sports Campus, Sportsplex Norwalk, or McAninch Sports Complex in Norwalk, IA.
Coaching
Coaches are volunteers that will be required to take an introductory coaching course (online) and SafeSport training.
Apex will offer additional learning opportunities through Iowa Soccer. Apex provides coaches with resources and ideas/concepts for training.
Meet Jonathan Rivera the Director of Apex Rec. Jonathan will educate and support the Apex Rec coaches.
register for Fall 2025
You will need to upload a birth certificate & headshot for your player.
You will be redirected to Apex’s registration system through PlayMetrics.
Apex is part of Peak Sports Academy.
You will need to create an account with your email and a password within Playmetrics and enter your child’s name and birthdate. Then you will see the program options.
Details INCLUDE
Fall Season begins in mid-late August and the season runs through the last weekend of October or first weekend of November.
Special Apex Rec Kickoff Festival on Sunday, Sept. 7th.
Spring Season begins late March / early April and runs through May or first weekend of June.
6-8 League games
Uniforms
Apex is excited to announce the new Apex Rec uniforms will be a Puma kit. This uniform is not included in the initial registration fee.
Order your Apex Rec uniform today.
Required items:
Gray Puma jersey
Red jersey
Black Puma shorts
Black Puma socks
Scroll down the page to see Spirit wear for families.
Equipment needed
Soccer ball - please bring to every training session
Size 3 - 2U-8U
Size 4 - 9U-12U
Size 5 - 13U and older
Shinguards (Mandatory for all practices and games)
Soccer socks - long enough to cover the shinguards
Athletic shorts/pants
Water bottle
Cleats (recommended, but athletic shoes are acceptable)
Program Fees
Fall 2025 Registration Fees:
7U/8U (2019-2018) $115
9U/10U (2017-2016) $130
11U/12U (2015-2014) $140
13U/14U/15U (2013-2012 & 2011 8th graders) $140
NEW FOR FALL 2025! 25% OFF SIBLINIGS! (only applies to siblings registered for this program)
Financial aid/scholarships are available - please apply here prior to registering.
Apex Rec faqs
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There are no tryouts for Apex Rec. Apex Rec is a recreational program.
Apex Rec (formerly known as Norwalk Soccer Club) is focused on enjoyment, participation, basic skill development and teaching life skills through soccer.
Players will play at least 50% of each game.
Apex offers a 9U-10U Academy program that is separate from the 9U-10U Rec program.
Apex Soccer Academy offers a competitive Select program for 11U and older that hold tryouts to assist with the selection process.
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Practice schedules will be finalized with the volunteer coaches in late July or Early August.
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7U-8U Schedules are managed by Apex and will come out early-mid August.
9U and older teams play in the Iowa Soccer Recreational League. Those schedules are managed by Iowa Soccer and should be released in mid-late August.
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7U-8U games will be hosted in Norwalk at McAninch Sports Complex.
9U-10U games are part of the Iowa Soccer league. Most games are in the Des Moines Metro.
11U and older games are part of the Iowa Soccer league. Most games are in the Des Moines Metro, however, you may have to travel 1 hour to 90 minutes for a few games. This is dependent on the number of teams and the divisions/levels within the Recreational League.
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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. -
7U-8U teams will play other Apex teams or specific club partners in our 7U-8U League in Norwalk.
9U and older play other recreational teams/clubs that are registered with Iowa Soccer. Iowa Soccer is part of the US Youth Soccer Association.
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There are payment plans / financial packages available when registering for the program.
If you are in need of financial aid or scholarship assistance, please fill out the Google form with all necessary information. Financial Aid and Scholarships are awarded on case-by-case basis and we will get back to you promptly on all submissions.