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Columbus Express Soccer Club

Columbus, IN

About the Club

Columbus Express Soccer Club (CESC) is a youth soccer organization operating in Columbus, Indiana, and serves players from throughout the state and surrounding region. Established for over forty-five years, CESC is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization dedicated to soccer development. The club provides programming for boys and girls from ages 6 to 19. CESC aims to provide every opportunity for players to improve, understanding that lessons learned in athletics can positively impact a person's life. The club has been instrumental in developing players who have competed for US Youth National Teams, in college, and professionally. Their teams participate in leagues such as CNC South. One of the club's notable achievements includes its 2008 boys team advancing to the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. The club is committed to developing elite-level talent through a professional structure and methodology.

Leagues

Age Groups

U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Pre-Academy

Age Group: 2018-2019

Commitment: July-June

Club Fee: $700

Academy

Age Group: 2016-2017

Commitment: July-June

Club Fee: $1,050

Juniors (Standard)

Age Group: 2012-2015

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $925

Seniors (Standard)

Age Group: 2007-2011

Commitment: October-June

Club Fee: $1,100

Seniors (GLC & NPL)

Age Group: 2007-2011

Commitment: October-June

Club Fee: $1,450

Seniors (Showcase)

Age Group: 2007-2011

Commitment: October-June

Club Fee: $1,250

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Richard Wigh Soccer Complex - 1647 Whitney Ct, Columbus, IN 47203
NEXUS PARK - 2380 25th St, Columbus, IN 47201
BCSC Soccer Complex - 1585 Poshard Dr, Columbus, IN 47203
Columbus East High School - 230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
CERALAND - 3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN 47203
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