St. Francis Soccer Club

RECREATIONAL LEAGUE (U4 - U12)

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SFSC Recreational Leagues rely on participation of volunteer coaches and managers. We appreciate everyone's contribution. If you are interested in helping out as a coach, please elect to be a volunteer during the registration process for your player.

eligibility

U4 - Aug 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020
U5 - Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
U6 - Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
U7/U8* - Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2017
U9/U10* - Aug 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2015
U11/U12 - Aug 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2013
U13/U14** - Aug 1, 2009 - Jul 31 2011

* U9/U10 Age Groups are gender specific. A boys and girls division.

** U13/14 Age Groups are now part of Rec Plus starting Fall 2023.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPRING 2024

January 31st - Early Bird Discount ends
March 24th - Coaches meeting

March 25th - Coaches contact players

April 6th - Registration closes

April 1st - Practices begin

April 13th - Games begin
May 23rd - Season ends

IMPORTANT REC INFORMATION

U4 - U8 play academy style. They break into two teams on game day, playing on adjacent fields, utilizing the head coach and the assistant coach. These sub teams can be divided up differently each week, allowing players to gain experience playing with different players throughout the season. It also allows for fewer players on the field at a time, creating the opportunity for a higher touch rate and more playing time.

U9 - U14 play with the same players on their team each week.

Practices will be 1 time per week at and games will primarily be on Saturdays with possibility of a Sunday game or two and weeknight games during the months of August through early October. Games cancelled due to inclement weather will be re-scheduled the following week on Sundays afternoons or Friday evenings.

Recreation will be using the same jerseys as seasons past at our main SFSC location. New Beach Grove, Mooresville, and Perry locations will need jerseys or use same jerseys from prior season. Please make sure to select jersey sizes for your player during registration.

FAQ

Where do I find out whose team my child is on?

PLAYMETRICS!

Here at St. Francis we utilize PlayMetrics for everything!
All communication with the Recreation Director as well as schedules and coaches communication will all be there!
Why haven't I heard anything from anyone?

We usually have over 1,000 kids sign up for our Rec Programs and so it takes us awhile to sort through everyone so usually you will not here anything from the Recreation Leagues Director until 1-2 weeks before the first official practice date that is listed on the website!
Can my child be on his friends team?

Yes!

We honor all special requests that you submit when you sign up for the league! So when signing up simply put "Same team as ______" on the special request and we will make it happen!
Can my child play up or down in a league?

We do allow players to play up but we do not let players play down. We try to keep this policy across all age categories and leagues.
I'm new to soccer, what equipment will I need?

First of all our child will need a soccer ball (appropriate to their age) that they can bring with them to practice!
Children will also need shinguards and long socks that go over their shinguards! There is no preference on color of any socks!

You may also want to invest in cleats BUT those are optional!
When are practices?

The great thing about St. Francis is that you actually get to pick when you would like to train! In the "special request" function on PlayMetrics when you are signing up you can tell us what days you are available to practice!

All practices occur between Monday and Thursday between 6pm-7pm!
When are games played?

All Recreational games are played on Saturdays between 8am and 12pm!
We do utilize some Sundays sometimes as well between 1pm and 5pm, but these are usually reserved for make up games only!