Missoula Surf

Premier competitive youth soccer club in Montana.

Listed under Soccer · Fitness & strength

A group of children and instructors practice soccer on a large grassy field.
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Approach

Developing confident players, strong teams, and a lifelong love for the game.

Official channels

How it works

What Missoula Surf states on its own pages about policies. Quotes are its own words. Check the linked page before you pay.

Policies

Closures and weather 6
Below 10 Degrees

Suspend all outdoor club activities

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Missoula Parks and Rec

If there is a closure they will notify us at Missoula Surf and we will pass along all closures to our teams. At no point should any team break a closure by training or playing on a field that is closed.

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Rain

We will largely play in the rain. If there is standing water on the fields we will not play or train on them. …

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Smoke

If the smoke index rises to 150 or higher, all soccer events will be canceled. We use www.airnow.gov to monitor air quality. Missoula Parks and Rec may close fields due to smoke levels.

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Snow + Cold

We do not play with measurable snow on the ground (or frost).

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Thunder + Lightning

When lightning strikes within 10 miles, we will clear the fields and wait for the weather to pass. If we get 30 minutes between lightning strikes within 10 miles, teams can resume play. …

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Health and safety 7
Notification of any alleged harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be made to the Coach or any member of the Executive Staff.

Executive Staff will gather all pertinent information in a fair, respectful and confidential manner. …

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Notification of any sexual misconduct shall be made to the Coach or any member of the Executive Staff.

Executive Staff will report the incident(s) within 24 hours to Safe Sport. Safe Sport will be provided names of the accusers so investigation can be completed. …

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Risk Management

MISSOULA SURF SC prohibits and will not tolerate acts of harassment, sexual misconduct, intimidation and bullying (including cyber-bullying).

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Safe Sports Program

To report suspected Physical or Sexual Abuse please contact the following agencies: (Not all agencies must be contacted) Local Law Enforcement: 911; US Center for SafeSport; Report a Concern; Child Protective Services 866-820-5437; US …

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To Report other forms of misconduct such as emotional abuse, bullying, hazing or harassment contact

Club Director Winter Sanor; winter.sanor@missoulasurf.com 406-541-7873

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10-20 Degrees

Make sure that we are covering all of our extremities: Coat, appropriate pants, gloves, hats, wool socks, etc… Wear moisture wicking clothing or materials that will keep you warm when sweating: i.e. wool. …

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20-32 Degrees

Make sure that we are covering all of our extremities: Coat, appropriate pants, gloves, hats, wool socks, etc… Wear moisture wicking clothing or materials that will keep you warm when sweating: i.e. wool. …

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Parents’ role 5
Don’t coach from the sidelines during games. We don’t want mixed messages.

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If you have concerns, please take 24 hours to share them. Please write an email first, and if needed, ask for a follow-up call. If you are feeling uncomfortable with communicating with your coach, please contact the Director by email first.

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Parent Expectations

Support your player on and off the field. Observe training sessions from afar. It can be distracting for players when parents are at training sessions.

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Parents should never approach the Coach during an event or game. All issues should be discussed at a later date after taking at least 24 hours to cool down after the event has concluded..

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Update Team Snap often regarding attendance to training sessions and games. Use the “add note” feature to provide details.

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Conduct 6
Be respectful to teammates, coaches, opponents, referees, parents, and event staff. Practice good sportsmanship. Be a good teammate (kind, respectful, encouraging, etc).

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Do not crowd the field (players and referees need a buffer). Cheer for your team, not just your child. Be an example of good sportsmanship.

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Do not talk to the referee, or about the referee, and do not complain about bad calls. Please don’t engage with the opposing parents in a negative way.

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Player Expectations

Do your best to be on time. If you are running late, hustle to the field. Be prepared (dressed appropriately, uniform, water, Shin Guards, equipment, etc).

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Stay focused and engaged during training. We don’t want players to be a disruption to their teammates.

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What It Means to Play for Surf?

Further, Missoula Surf Soccer Club expects all players to represent the club at the highest standard on and off the field.

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Levels and placement 2
Age Group Cut-Off Update (2026–27 Season)

Beginning with the 2026–27 season, US Club Soccer, US Youth Soccer, and AYSO will change the youth soccer age group cut-off from the current January 1–December 31 birth year format to an August 1–July 31 cycle.

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⚽ Why Teams Mattercompetitive teams

By organizing players into competitive teams, we’re able to differentiate levels of development within each age group — particularly at the younger levels, where team formation is based on each player’s current stage of growth. …

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Programs

Classes

Lessons

Teams

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