2024 Fall Recreation Season Information

Welcome to the 2024 Fall Recreation Season!  We look forward to a fun and exciting season!

Season runs from August 24 – November 2.  Practices begin in early August.

Player Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/402270

Coach Registration Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/402271

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last Day Early Bird Registration – May 31

Last Day Regular Registration – July 12

Player Evaluations (returning players may not need to attend) – July 13

Practices can begin – August 5

Onsite Coach Meeting & Training – August 7

Onsite Coach Meeting & Training – August 13

Team Manager Meeting & Uniform Pick Up – August 14

Game Days – August 24, September 7-14-21-28, October 5-12-19-26, November 2

Picture Day – TBA

All Star Assessment – November 9

VOLUNTEER HEAD or ASSISTANT COACHES and Team Managers NEEDED!All of our volunteer coaches are given training and tools to help them be successful. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please REGISTER TO COACH HERE.

NEW THIS YEAR- Head Coaches will receive a refund for discounted registration for their child on their team.  Discount will make registration only $100 per player.  Refund will be processed upon completion of Coach Onboarding & Team Assignment. Please note, this discount is available only for 1 Head Coach per team.

REGISTRATION FEES

  • April 20 – May 31:  U5 – U7 = $150 | U8-U19 = $175
  • June 1 – July 12:  U5 – U7 = $175 | U8-U19 = $190
  • July 13 – August 23 (*Late Registration, placement not guaranteed):  U5 – U7 = $175 | U8-U19 = $190

 

AGE BRACKETS/FORMAT (some age groups may be combined based upon enrollment and field space)

Under 5: U5 players (born in 2020) play 4v4 with up to 11 players per team

Under 6: U6 players (born in 2019) play 4v4 with up to 11 players per team
Under 7: U7 players (2018) play 4v4 with up to 11 players per team (may switch to 7v7 for second half of season)
Under 8: U8 players (2017) play 7v7 with up to 11 players per team
Under 9: U9 players (2016) play 7v7 with up to 11 players per team
Under 10: U10 players (born in 2015) play 7v7 with 11 players per team
Under 12: U11/U12 players (born in 2013 & 2014) play 9v9 with up to 13 players per team
Under 14: U13/U14 players (born in 2011 & 2012) play 11v11 with up to 15 players per team
Under 16: U15/U16 players (born in 2009 & 2010) play 11v11 travel team and will play on Sundays
Under 19: U17/U18/U19 players (born in 2006 -2008) play 11v11 travel team and will play on Sundays

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Home and away City SC San Marcos uniforms U8 and up
  • Colorful uniforms for lower division players U7 and below
  • Trophy (U08 and below only)
  • Picture package
  • Referees for all upper division matches
  • Trained and licensed volunteer coaches

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

  • All registration is online via our links on this page.
  • Regular Registration will close on July 12th.  After July 12th, players will be placed onto the waitlist.
  • Please contact TeamSnap Chat Feature for issues regarding registration issues.

BUDDY REQUESTS (2018-2020 ONLY):

  • This is a request and NOT a guarantee!
  • The buddy request should ONLY be submitted by our lower divisions U5-U7 (ages 2018-2020).
  • The buddy request MUST be reciprocal!
  • The buddy request is ONLY for ONE person, if there are additional names in the field we will not consider any of them.
  • These rules are to avoid unbalanced teams.

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Players cannot wear any jewelry or watches on the field, that includes earrings.
  • Players must wear shin guards, or they cannot play in the match.
  • Players must wear soccer cleats or other shoes but cannot wear baseball, football or any other style cleat with a toe spike.  You can wear athletic shoes but be aware that they are thinner and provide less protection for their feet.

GAME DAY INFO:

U5-U7

  • The games are played on two fields that are laid out side by side.  It is encouraged to have two parents/coaches so you can have one per field to keep the game moving.
  • Games will last for 40 minutes; you can rotate players freely between both fields to keep game play fun.
  • We recommend a short water break after 10 minutes and then a 5-minute half time break with one last break at ¾ time.  You need to complete your games within 55 minutes so the next games can take the field.
  • The space between the dual fields is for the coaches and players to stand when not on the field.  Have spectators sit around the outsides of the fields.
  • We do not recommend throw-ins, with the smaller field sizes the chances of getting hit in the head is high.  Just do kick-ins to make the games flow better and heads stay safe.

U8-U10

  • U8s will play 40 minutes and U09 & U10 will play 50 minutes.
  • 7v7 games have free substitutions this season.  You must rotate everyone before you can rotate a player a second time.  Each player should play 2/3 of a match.
  • No headers for the u9-u10 divisions, the foul for heading is in indirect free kick.
  • 7v7 games have a buildout line.  The rules we follow are the recreation-based rules.  Offsides begins at the build-out line, not the half line.  When the keeper has the ball, the opposing team must retreat beyond the buildout line and must remain there until:
    •  The ball makes it to another player.
    • The keeper places the ball onto the ground and removes their hands.
    • The ball makes it across the buildout line when thrown by the keeper.
  • 7v7 keepers cannot drop kick, punt or bounce kick the ball.
    • If there are repeated offenses of drop kicks or punts an indirect free kick at the top to the goal area will be given.

U12

  • Games will be 60 minutes.
  • 9v9 games are allowed free substitutions this year.  You must make sure that all your players participate in each match for a minimum of 50% of the match.
  • No headers in the U12 division, the foul for heading is an indirect free kick.
  • All other laws of the game are followed.

U14

  • Games will be 70 minutes.
  • 11v11 games are allowed free substitutions this year.  You must make sure that all your players participate in each match for a minimum of 50% of the match.
  • Headers are allowed and all laws of the game are followed.

For cancellations or refunds please contact us at: info@cityscsanmarcos.com

Any Other Questions? Please email: info@cityscsanmarcos.com