Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education (FLASCE) is partnering with Manitou FC (MFC) to provide boys and girls in Forest Lake with the following youth soccer opportunities.

• An enjoyable soccer learning experience for boys and girls, ages 9-19
• Play on a Manitou FC-Forest Lake team in both league and tournament competition
• A player pathway that serves as a ‘feeder program’ for Forest Lake HS
• An opportunity to grow the game within the Forest Lake community

How will Manitou FC work to provide a community-based soccer program for Forest Lake residents during the year?

• A club-oriented soccer program for boys and girls ages 9-19 beginning this fall
• MFC will assist FLASCE with programming for boys and girls ages 4-8 during Nov-Mar
• Access is provided to Forest Lake residents to MFC player-coach development program

Who is Manitou FC and what do they bring to our community?

• Manitou FC was founded in 1981 as White Bear Soccer Club
• A five-member Board of Directors oversee the activities of MFC
• All technical initiatives are overseen by a full-time Sporting Director
• Club operations is handled by full-time and part-time administrators

When are tryouts scheduled?

• Tryouts are scheduled on July 30-31 at Forest Lake HS for players U9 thru U19
• More information about tryouts
• Pre-season practice for age eligible teams (U9-U14) begins August 15
• More information about Manitou FC team for boys and girls
• More information about Manitou FC programs for boys and girls

Where are tryouts held?

• Forest Lake High School Turf Field: 6101 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025