A recreational soccer league serving the youth of Southwest Michigan.

Lakeshore Varsity Men’s Soccer Senior Night and Youth Night

Lakeshore Varsity Men’s Soccer Senior Night and Youth Night @ the Mark Lehmann Memorial Field @ 6PM

The Lakeshore High School Men’s Soccer Teams are hosting their annual youth soccer night on Thursday, September 23rd at Mark Lehmann Memorial Field. The Lancers will be hosting Mattawan in one JV game beginning at 5:00 PM and one Varsity game beginning at 6:30 PM.

All elementary and middle school aged children who are wearing their own soccer team jerseys will have free entry into the game. Also, your child will have an opportunity to walk on to the field with both of the varsity teams to stand during team introductions and the National Anthem! We will begin lining up near the stairs that lead to the field on the Lancer side at 6:15 PM for this special part of the evening. 

There will be soccer promotional items thrown out at half time of the Varsity game and $1 hotdog coupon given to all Lakehore students. Purchase before halftime of the Varsity game & you will be entered in a drawing to win a Lakeshore Soccer Spirit Wear item.  

We will also be honoring our senior players before the game, so be at the stadium by 6:00 PM to cheer on your Senior Lancers! Please come join us and support your Lakeshore Soccer Programs!

Thank you! 

Dawn Smith 

Youth Soccer Academy Open to SWM Rec

Youth Soccer Academy Open to SWM Rec

Stevensville – SWM Rec is inviting their participants to join the best, local youth soccer academy in SWM Michigan. The SWM Kickers Academy is run by Lakeshore Varsity Coach Brian Samuel, who has partnered with Jefferson Clark, SWM Rec, to make the registration available to the SWM Rec soccer community.

For those not familiar with SWM Kickers Academy, it’s intended for those players (Ages U7 and U8, Birth Years 2014 and 2015) who are interested in advanced training for their future soccer player. This program is ideal for those looking to eventually transition their youth soccer player to a competitive, travel team in the future. This provides a great introduction to travel like soccer but also allows them to participate in their local recreational league as well.

The difference between this program and our traditional SWM Recreational Soccer League is that this program is an annual registration and will have activity in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Games fall on Sundays (Note: Some travel is required), practices are held Mondays in the fall, and Tuesdays in the spring. 6 Practices will be held in the winter, indoors)

Practices are held at the Kohn-Lehmann Soccer Complex and are run by Lakeshore Varsity Coach Samuel. Game format follows the rules outlined by West Michigan Youth Soccer Association (‘WMYSA’). Registration cost is $125. For more information regarding this opportunity please follow the link below:

SWM Academy

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate in reaching out anytime.

Jefferson

jefferson@swmrec.com

Welcome to the 2025 Spring Season!

Here is some important information about the 2025 Spring Season. 

Uniforms – We will not have a league-wide uniform pick-up day. Instead, the coaches will get the uniforms and hand them out to the teams. Each division has a different color with unique colors per team. 

Picture Day – We’re still coordinating a date for this. More to come!

Concession Stand – The concession stand will be open again this season. The concession stand accepts cash or cards for payment.

Referees – We pay our referees and will split the cost with you for your certification. If you want to become a Certified Referee, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

Sponsorships – We are looking for league sponsors this year. If you own a business or know of a company that wants a sign on the fence along Cleveland Avenue, please pass along our contact information. 

Custom Gear Store – We will have a Custom Gear Store again this year. We’ll have the link out soon for the store. 

As always, if you have any questions, please e-mail vp@swmrec.com. 

Thank you for trusting us to lead your kids this season. Let’s have another fantastic soccer season!

Spring 2025 Season Dates

Important Dates

01/01/2025 – Registration Opens

3/22/2025 – Regular registration closes.

3/23/2025 – Late registration begins.

3/30/2025 – Late registration closes.

Week of – 4/4/2025 – Coaches /Teams formed.

Week of – 4/14/2025– Practices begin

4/19/2025 – Games begin!

4/22/2025-4/26/2025 Picture Days.

5/04/2025-5/11/2025 – No soccer at Home Field; Lacrosse weekend

6/5/2025 – End of Spring 2025 Season.

Fall Season 2023

You can find the League wide schedule here  this schedule will update every 5 minutes so if a change is made it should be reflected on here. 

New this year – We will not be having a League wide uniform pick-up day instead the coaches will be getting the uniforms and handing them out to the teams. Each Division has a different color with unique colors per team. 

Picture Day – I’m still trying to work this one out – We will NOT be using Tucker this Season. 

Concession Stand – We will be open again this season and will be taking Cash/Card for Payments. We will also be doing concession stand bucks again, but they will look a bit different this season.   

Referee’s – If you are looking to become a Certified Referee so that you can ref some games, please let me know. We pay our referees and will split the cost with you for your certification. 

Sponsorships- We are looking for League Sponsors this year if you own a business or know of a business that wants a sign on the fence, please pass along my contact information. 

Also, don’t forget about our Custom Store you can Order your SWM Gear HERE

As always if you have any questions, please reach out to me. It may take time for me to get back to you, as I do work a full-time job and I will be coaching 3 teams this year as well as have kids in other sports so please be patient with me. 

Thank you for trusting me to lead your kids this Season!  

Let’s have another amazing Soccer Season!!! ⚽❤⚽❤⚽

Spring Soccer 2023!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday, and I hope you are ready for some soccer fun! I know I’m ready for some Spring Soccer! 

There are a few announcements to make as we prepare for the season:

1: Spring Registration- Spring Soccer is open to Birth Years 2008-2020. You can Register HERE

2: Uniforms- For those of you that have the Navy/White Jerseys we will be using those again this Season. You will be getting a Discount for using the same Jersey. For those of you new to the league please select your child’s Jersey Size so I can get new ones ordered. If you played in the Fall and Need a New Jersey Please Select a size and don’t apply the discount.

3: Picture Day– We will be doing Picture Day a bit different this season so be on the lookout for the new news.

4: Coaches– If you would like to coach this season, please register Here.

5: Board Openings- Please send me an email if you are interested in taking on a role with the Board.  

6: Volunteer options- Volunteering is crucial to our program. 2 Hours of time is needed per Child Registered. This program really does not exist without everyone’s hard work!  If you are unable to donate your time you will be given the opportunity at the end of this program to pay a $50 opt out fee for First Child and $15 for every Child after that. Volunteer Email will Send within 1 week of the close of Registration. Please make sure your email address is correct, sign-up opportunities will be First come First Served. 

A few side notes: 

Parking- Please leave a gap open in the Cleveland Ave Parking Area so the cars parked in front can still get in and out. Please do not park on the grass. I suggest that all U3/U4 & U9/U10 Parents Park at the Rocky Weed Parking lot. Watch your Childs Schedule to Determine where to park.

Concession Stand- The Concession Stand will be open this season and accept cash or credit payments.

We can use your help! I have had a few parents, coaches, and friends contact me and ask me what I need help with, and I have gladly given most of it to them. It takes a village! Once again, please contact me if you’re interested!

Please remain patient. Lastly, please remember I am one person. I am trying my best to make this a great Season. Soccer isn’t my full-time job. On top of taking on league duties and coaching a team, I am also a mom to 5 and work a full-time job. I will make mistakes. Please bear with me.

Thank you all for trusting me to lead your kiddos this spring soccer season! I genuinely appreciate all your patience. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, text, or phone. Keep in mind that I may not right away, but I will get back to you! 

~Brittany 

Welcome to the 2022 Fall Season!

Welcome!

Hello Soccer Families, 

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break. Fall Soccer is right around the corner. We’d like to welcome those new to SWM Rec and say “welcome back” to those who’ve participated with our league before. We are excited to have you!

What’s new this season?

  • We have added new fields for our U6/U8 Division, located near the Rockey Weed side of the complex. These new fields will not only help with parking; they’ll allow additional flexibility with practice and game schedules.
  • We will be adding new food options to the concession stands. Each player will receive “Concession Stand Bucks” that they can use during the Fall season. 
  • We will be opening a spirit wear store! Be on the lookout to order merchandise to support your soccer player.

Coach and volunteer reminders.

  • For those who didn’t pay the opt-out fee for volunteering, be on the lookout for an e-mail sign-up for the volunteer slot of your choice.
  • You must register as a coach if you opted in for coaching and received a credit. Returning coaches need to register, too! Coach registration can be done at this link: Coach Registration for Fall 2022.
    • Coaches must complete all the required training and background checks. 
    • Coaches will also be required to attend a Coach meeting from 6 – 7:30 PM on either Tuesday, August 23rd, or Thursday, August 25th. Please meet us at the concession stands.
    • We’ve created a Coach’s Guide to assist our new coaches. You can download the Coach’s Guide on our Coach Resources and Training page.

Mark your calendars.

  • We have ordered new uniforms, and your child will get a new jersey this season. We can’t wait for you to see them!  Uniform Pick-up / Meet Your Coach Day is scheduled for August 27th. Parents: please arrive right at your scheduled time and send your player(s) to the fields!
    • U3/U4 – 9 AM 
    • U5/U6 – 10 AM 
    • U7/U8 – 11 AM 
    • U9/U10 – 12 PM
    • U11/U12/U13/U14/U15 – 1 PM  
  • We aim to have all schedules done by Uniform Pick-up / Meet Your Coach Day.
    • All U3/U4 division games will be on Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 AM.
    • Older divisions (U10 and up) will play other local teams this season. Please note your game’s location when you receive your schedule.
  • The first set of games will be Tuesday, September 6th! 

Welcome to the 2022 Fall Season!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Spring 2022 Mid-Season Update

Hello Soccer Families, 

I hope that the season is going well so far! I know that the past few days the weather has not been in our favor, but it looks like all that is about to change for the better!

Here are a few mid-season updates:

Pictures

The soccer photos are ready for you to order. The link to see and order is: https://galleries.photoday.io/gallery/lakeshore-youth-soc

If you have any questions or issues, please e-mail bill@tuckpixs.com.  

IMPORTANT: You must contact the vendor directly with any questions. Coaches and League Leadership cannot assist with questions about your children’s pictures.

Parking

Due to the rain last week, the first row of parking in the Cleveland Avenue lot is a swamp. Please try not to park in the front row of that lot until it’s dried out.

I also ask that you do not park in the grass area, as it is getting torn up. If there are no parking spots on the gravel portion of the parking lot off Cleveland Avenue, we must request that you use the parking lot off of Rockey Weed Avenue.

Other updates

Please keep an eye on your inboxes next week! I will be sending out information on: a SWMREC Fundraiser, as well as Summer camp possibilities.   I will also be sending out information about a Zoom meeting to discuss more on the “board” help that is needed, also be on the lookout for information for Next season. 

  • A fundraiser opportunity for SWM Rec,
  • Summer camp possibilities,
  • A Zoom meeting invite to discuss open positions on our league’s Board, and
  • Information for our Fall 2022 season

As always please contact us if you have any questions or concerns!

Updated Field Map

Hi everyone,

We hope you and your kiddos have had a fantastic start to the spring season!

We’ve laid out the soccer fields a bit differently than last year. To minimize confusion, please take a moment to review the most recent Field Map.

> 2022 Rockey Weed Field Map

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! 

Let the Games Begin!

Hey all, 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break, and I hope you are ready for some soccer fun! I know I’m ready for the season to begin! 

There are a few announcements to make as we prepare for the season:

1: Uniforms. For those of you that didn’t get your uniforms, I have them, and they will be available for pickup starting Monday at the Concession Stands. I will be there Monday from 6-7:30 PM, Tuesday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, and Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. If these times do not work for you for some reason, please let me know. All remaining uniforms will be given to the coaches after Thursday. 

2: Picture Day Make-up. – If you didn’t make it to Picture Day, you will be getting an email from me next week with a few times and days to go to the studio for retakes. Please let me know if you do not get an email and didn’t make it to Picture Day. 

3: Schedules. – Schedules are done! Here is the link for schedules. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

4: Coaches and Teams. – If you have not heard from your coach, please reach out to me so I can figure out what’s going on. 

5: Board Openings. Click here to view a PDF of the current openings with our league’s Board. I’ve highlighted the open positions in yellow. Please send me an email if you are interested in taking on a role with the Board.  

6: Volunteer options. There are a few openings for Field Lining and Concession stands. Please click on the respective link to sign up for one of the open times. 

A few side notes: 

  • Parking. Please leave a gap open in the Cleveland Ave Parking Area so the cars parked in front can still get in and out. Please do not park on the grass. I suggest that all U3/U4 & U9/U10 Parents park at the Rocky Weed Parking lot.
  • Concession Stand. The Concession Stand will be open this season and accept cash or credit payments. The water is finally on at the fields, so the bathrooms are available. 
  • We can use your help! I have had a few parents, coaches, and friends contact me and ask me what I need help with, and I have gladly given most of it to them. It takes a village! Once again, click here to view a list of current openings on our league’s Board. Please contact me if you’re interested!
  • Please remain patient. Lastly, please remember I am one person. I am trying my best to make this a great Season. Soccer isn’t my full-time job. On top of taking on league duties and coaching a team, I am also a mom to 5 and work a full-time job. I will make mistakes. Please bear with me.

Thank you all for trusting me to lead your kiddos this spring soccer season! I genuinely appreciate all your patience. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email, text, or phone. Keep in mind that I may not right away, but I will get back to you! 

Spring Registration is Now Open!

I hope everyone is Staying healthy, warm, and looking forward to Spring Soccer! Spring Registration is Now OPEN and you can Register Here. If you are planning on Coaching Soccer this season you can Register Here. Please note that if you do plan on Coaching, we will need you to complete your Risk Management as well as get your Safe Sport Certification. Completing your Risk Management is a big one without this you will NOT be able to coach, see your team, or games. 

Also, with Covid-19 still in the front of our minds, we do follow the safety precautions that are outlined by the Berrien County Health Department, Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, CDC, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service, 

As the Season Starts to begin, I am Looking for a few people who would like to join me in making SWMREC Soccer great. If you would like to have a bigger voice During Soccer Season Please email me at VP@swmrec.comI’d love to have you join my Team.

As Always if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me. Moving Forward from here on out I will be your Primary contact for SWMREC.  —
Thank you,

Brittany Dunham | Vice PresidentSWM Rec (Formerly Lakeshore Youth Soccer League)
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SWM Rec is a part of Southwest Michigan Soccer Club, Inc.