Welcome to the 2025 Fall Recreation Season! We look forward to a fun and exciting time on the field!
U5-U14 Season runs from August 23 – November 1.
U16-U19 Season/Game Days – Saturdays or Sundays TBA
Practices begin August 4th.
https://cityscsanmarcos.sprocketsports.com/programs/11358
IMPORTANT DATES:
Last Day Early Bird Registration – May 26, 2025
Last Day Regular Registration – July 12, 2025
Player Evaluations (invitations will be sent to those who need to attend) – TBA
Practices begin – August 4th
Onsite Coach Meeting & Training – TBA
Team Manager Meeting (Walnut Grove South Red Barn) & Uniform Pick Up (Walnut Grove North Brown Barn) – TBA
2025 Game Days U5-U14 –
Game Days U16-U19 – Saturdays or Sundays TBA
Picture Day – September 13th
All-Star Assessment – November 8th, 2025
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 15 – May 26: U5 – U7 = $165 | U8-U19 = $180
- June 1 – July 12: U5 – U7 = $180 | U8-U19 = $195
- July 13 – August 23 (*Late Registration, placement not guaranteed): U5 – U7 = $180 | U8-U19 = $195
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 20th for a 100% refund
- On or before August 4th for a 75% refund
- On or before August 22nd for a 50% refund
- No refunds after August 23rd
AGE BRACKETS/FORMAT (some age groups may be combined based on enrollment and field space)
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 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 Sundays
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.
- These rules are to avoid unbalanced teams.
WHAT TO WEAR:
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Players cannot wear any jewelry or watches on the field, including earrings.
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Players must wear shin guards; otherwise, they cannot participate in the match.
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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.
For cancellations or refunds, please contact us at: matt@cityscsanmarcos.com
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
2024 Coach Meeting Presentation
