MISSION STATEMENT
Recreation Program
The Ela Recreational Program has over 600 boys and girls participating from ages 4 to 19. The Ela Soccer Recreation Program, which is affiliated with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA), offers each player the opportunity to play soccer in a supportive and non-competitive environment. Practice is typically held once a week with one game per week. Programs are held in the fall and spring.
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Ela Academy
The Academy Program was introduced in 2007. The focus is on training, individual skill development and preparing the players for travel try-outs. Bridging the gap between recreational play and travel, boys and girls are selected through the tryout process to train with our professional coaches and play competitive games within the Academy. The program runs year-round.
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Travel Program
Boys and girls from ages 8 to 19 are selected to participate in the Ela travel program. The Travel Program provides the opportunity for players to play soccer in a supportive and challenging environment. The Ela Travel Program offers competitive soccer against other travel clubs in the state. The Ela Soccer Travel Program is affiliated with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) and teams compete in the Northern Illinois Soccer League for boys (NISL), and the Illinois Women’s Soccer League for girls (ISWL). The season runs year-round and players are selected into the Travel Program through tryouts.
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Elite Program
Home of the Nationally ranked Girls Ela Elite Team. Ela Elite is the elite traveling arm of the Ela Soccer Club and is dedicated to the most outstanding and committed youth soccer players. The Elite Program provides a highly competitive environment and offers an aggressive travel schedule along with focused and rigorous training. The Elite teams will attend major tournaments nationally. Link to Ela Elite