2026 Fall Recreation Season Information

Welcome to the 2026 Fall Recreation Season!  We look forward to a fun and exciting time on the field!

U5-U14 Season runs from August 22 – October 31. 

U16-U19 Season/Game Days – Saturdays or Sundays, September 12/13 – November 14/15

Practices can begin August 3.

 

COMING SOON

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last Day Early Bird Registration – May 25, 2025

Last Day Regular Registration – July 10, 2025

Player Evaluations (invitations will be sent to those who need to attend) – July 11 at Las Posas North Field

Practices can begin – August 3

Zoom Coach Meeting – August 5 & August 11

Coaches In Person Training – TBA

Zoom Team Manager Meeting – August 13

Team Manager Uniform Pick Up (Walnut Grove North Brown Barn) – TBA

2025 Game Days U5-U14 –

August 22ND
September 5th
September 12th
September 19th
September 26th
October 3rd
October 10th
October 17th
October 24th
October 31st

Game Days U16-U19 – Saturdays or Sundays September 12th/13th – November 14th/15th

Picture Day – September 27th

All-Star Assessment – TBA

VOLUNTEER HEAD or ASSISTANT COACHES and Team Managers NEEDED!All of our volunteer coaches receive training and tools to support their success. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please REGISTER TO COACH HERE.

Head Coaches will receive a credit for a future registration for a City SC San Marcos program for their child for coaching a team. Credit will make registration only $100 per player. Credit will be processed upon completion of Coach Onboarding & Team Assignment. Please note: this credit is available only for 1 Head Coach per team.

REGISTRATION FEES

  • April 1 – May 25:  U5 – U7 = TBA | U8-U19 = TBA
  • May 26 – July 10:  U5 – U7 = TBA | U8-U19 = TBA
  • July 11 – August 23 (*Late Registration, placement not guaranteed):  U5 – U7 = TBA | U8-U19 = TBA

REFUNDS

Registrations can be canceled BY the following dates for a refund (partial or full) of paid registration fees. Please see the chart below for cutoff dates:

  • On or before July 10th for a 100% refund
  • On or before August 2nd for a 75% refund
  • On or before August 21st for a 50% refund
  • No refunds after August 22nd

 

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

Under 5: U5 players (born in 2021) play 4v4 with up to 12 players per team

Under 6: U6 players (born in 2020) play 4v4 with up to 12 players per team

Under 7: U7 players (2019) play 5v5 with up to 9 players per team (may play to 6v6 if both coaches are in agreement)

Under 8: U8 players (2018) play 7v7 with up to 11 players per team

Under 9: U9 players (2017) play 7v7 with up to 11 players per team

Under 10: U10 players (born in 2016) play 7v7 with up to 11 players per team

Under 12: U11/U12 players (born in 2014 & 2015) play 9v9 with up to 13 players per team

Under 14: U13/U14 players (born in 2012 & 2013) play 11v11 with up to 15 players per team

Under 16: U15/U16 players (born in 2010 & 2011) play 11v11 travel team and may play on Sundays

Under 19: U17/U18/U19 players (born in 2007 -2009) play 11v11 travel team and may play on Sunday

 

SOCCER BALL SIZES:

(U5 = Under 5, etc. See Birth Years Above)

  • U5, U6, U7 – Size 3
  • U8, U9, U10, U12 – Size 4
  • U14, U16, U19 – Size 5

 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Home and away City SC San Marcos uniforms U8 and up
  • Colorful uniforms for lower division players U7 and below
  • Trophy (U07 and below only)
  • Picture package
  • Referees for all upper-division matches
  • Trained and licensed volunteer coaches

BUDDY REQUESTS (2019-2021 ONLY):

  • This is a request and NOT a guarantee!
  • The buddy request should ONLY be submitted by our lower divisions U5-U7 (ages 2019-2021).
  • 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.
  • Only buddy requests received before Priority Registration ends on July 12th can be considered.
  • These rules are to avoid unbalanced teams; we cannot offer buddy requests to U8-U14 Divisions.
  • Sibling Requests will be verified by person registering player.

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Players cannot wear any jewelry or watches on the field, including earrings.

  • Players must wear shin guards; otherwise, they cannot participate in the match.

  • Players must wear soccer cleats or other shoes, but cannot wear baseball, football, or any other style cleats with a toe spike.  You can wear athletic shoes, but be aware that they are thinner and provide less protection for your feet.

 

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

 

General Information, Rules and Reminders:

Home Jersey = TBA

Away Jersey = TBA

Game cards will be available for pickup at the board table.

Remember that this is a recreational activity; we play so the kids can have fun.  Please always keep that as your focus and remind your parents of the same.  We want to hear cheers for all players on both teams.  Leave all your negativity at home.

Referees: Please be aware that many of our referees are minors, and I have no tolerance for abusive behavior toward them.  If coaches, players, or parents treat them poorly, I will ask them to leave the field. Please be a role model and teach the players and parents to respect the officials.

If you have an issue with a referee, please head over (or send someone) to the board table so we can assist you at the field.

Field Layout

     

Indirect Free Kicks:  An indirect free kick from which a goal can ONLY be scored if another player, on any team, touches the ball after it has been kicked.

Informational Documents

2025 Coach Meeting Presentation

2025 Manager Meeting Presentation

2025/26 Laws of the Game