Soccer Challenge

Overview

The Soccer Challenge is a fun and competitive program that promotes skill development, sportsmanship, and community engagement among youth. Participants compete in a penalty kick-style competition, demonstrating accuracy and control in a structured and supportive environment.

Councils across Wisconsin host local competitions, with winners advancing through higher levels of competition. The program, supported by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, is adapted by the Wisconsin State Council to ensure accessibility and strong participation statewide.

Point of Contact

Name: Bill Frayer
Title: State Community Director
Email: frayerfamily@yahoo.com
Phone: 262-945-1095

Please contact the State Coordinator for questions regarding rules, advancement, reporting procedures, or state competition details.

Program Details

Eligibility

Open to boys and girls ages 9–14
Age is determined according to Supreme guidelines
Participants must register using official entry forms signed by a parent or guardian

Competition Format

The Soccer Challenge is a penalty kick competition:

Each participant takes a set number of penalty kicks
Shots are taken from a designated distance based on age group
Points are awarded based on accuracy (target zones within the goal)

Participants compete within their respective age divisions, and scores determine advancement.

Advancement Structure

Council Level → Diocesan Level → State Level
Council winners advance to Diocesan competitions
Diocesan winners advance to the State Competition

Top performers at the state level may be submitted to Supreme for international recognition.

Hosting Flexibility

Councils may host competitions at:

Outdoor soccer fields
Indoor gymnasiums
School or parish facilities

This flexibility allows councils to adapt the program to local resources and weather conditions.

Reporting Requirements

Councils are responsible for:

Completing official score sheets and entry forms
Submitting results to Diocesan Program Coordinators
Ensuring all advancing participants have proper documentation

Accurate and timely reporting ensures proper advancement and state-level recognition.

Timeline

Spring

Council Competitions: March 1 - May 24, 2026
Diocesan Competitions: June 6 - June 21, 2026
State Competition: June 27, 2026 (Madison)

Fall

Council Competitions: July 1 - October 1, 2025
Diocesan Competitions: October 3 - October 19, 2025
State Competition: TBD (Wausa)

Reporting Deadlines

Council reports due to Diocesan Programs Coordinator: June 2 (Spring) or October 1 (Fall)
Diocesan reports due to State Director: June 25 (Spring) or October 23 (Fall)