The City SC San Marcos Recreational Program is the foundation of City SC San Marcos, serving over 1,000 recreational players within San Marcos & the North County community. City SC San Marcos is dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and community-based program. It is our mission to offer a program where players have the opportunity to technically improve while having fun and building a love of the game, as well as providing unlimited growth opportunities for players of all skill levels and potentially acting as a stepping stone into the competitive program.

 

The City SC San Marcos Recreational Program is overseen by the Recreation Director, Matt Dolan.

If you are looking for a place to play, then look no further. City SC San Marcos has the experience, knowledge, and resources to fulfill every soccer player’s needs.

City SC San Marcos runs two recreational seasons in the calendar year. The first is the 8-week Spring Arena League, followed by our widely popular Fall Recreation League, which runs from August to November. Fall registration ends in July, and this league fills up quickly, so be sure to sign up quickly.

 

Director of Recreation Programs: Matt Dolan |

SPRING ARENA 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

 

Please note that we are using a new registration platform, Sprocket Sports.

All users will have to create a new account in order to move forward with registration.

https://cityscsanmarcos.sprocketsports.com/program-details/15685

 

Arenas with artificial grass remain open for play unless lightning is present. The inflatable Sunset Arena games may be canceled if the grass is closed by City Parks, phone for weather update.

 

• SPRING ARENA 2026

• Cost: Early Bird pricing ends December 31st ~ $170

• Season fee after December 31st: $180

• Play dates:

  February 28th

  March 7th

  March 14th

  March 21st

  March 28th

  April 4th

  April 11th

  April 18th

  April 25th

  May 2nd

 

• All players will get an Arena Season Shirt.
• Arena Games on Saturdays
• 8 Games between February 28th and May 2nd
• U8-U19 will play either at Sunset Arena or Bradley Arena.
• Younger divisions (U5-U7) will play in the inflatable arena on GRASS at Sunset Park. Park RAIN OUT PHONE LINE SPORTS FIELD WEARTHERLINE 760 744-9494 EXT. 2
  AFTER 2PM WEEKDAYS / 7AM SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
• Games will start at 8am and continue until finished each Saturday, Inflatable will be called off for inclement weather if City Park and Rec for San Marcos deem necessary. Sunset and Bradley Arena will cease if lighting is present but not rain.
• All teams are CoEd.
• Age divisions are listed below.
• Teams are run by volunteer coaches.
• There are no practices, just games.

• Arena Rules.docx are also in Forms and Downloads MenuAge Brackets (U stands for under)
  Under 6: U5/U6 players (born August 1st, 2020 – July 31st, 2022)
  Under 7: U7 players (born August 1st, 2019 – July 31st, 2020)
  Under 8: U8 players (born August 1st, 2018 – July 31st, 2019)
  Under 10: U10 players (born August 1st, 2016 – July 31st, 2018)
  Under 12: U11/U12 players (born August 1st, 2014 – July 31st, 2016)
  Under 14: U13/U14 players (born August 1st, 2012 – July 31st, 2014)
  Under 16: U15/U16 players (born August 1st, 2010 – July 31st, 2012)
  Under 19: U17/U18/U19 players (born August 1st, 2007 – July 31st, 2010)For  questions – contact recdirector@cityscsanmarcos.com

 

What to Wear:

• Turf friendly SOCCER cleats or Turf Footwear (SOCCER ONLY) for U8-U19 Players
• SOCCER CLEATS for Lil’ Kick Stars, U5/U6 and U7
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Socks
• Shorts
• We will provide a Spring Arena Shirt
• NO JEWELLERY

 

Refund Policy
100% refund on or before 2/21
50% refund on or before 2/27
0% on or after 2/28

2026 Summer Futsal Season Information 

Summer Futsal will return in 2026; Registration opens in Spring.

 

 

 WHAT IS FUTSAL?

Futsal is a soccer-based game played on a hardcourt (often a basketball court).  Futsal is played between two teams of 5 players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper.  Walls or boards are not used. It is played with a smaller, harder, and lower-bounce ball.  The surface, ball, and rules favor ball control and passing in small spaces.  The game emphasizes control, improvisation, creativity, and technique.

Important to note: League is coed.  No practices; Saturday morning 1-hour sessions.

HOW DOES THE SEASON WORK?

Based upon enrollment, players will be broken up by age.  Each age group will be assigned one hour per Game Day (Saturday mornings between 9a-1p). During the 1-hour weekly session, players can expect coaching from our professional coaches and staff members as well as game play. League is Co-Ed, Saturdays only.  There are not additional practices.

WHO CAN REGISTER?
We are accepting players U05 (2022) through U14 (2013).  Players of all skill levels are welcome, however this is a Recreation Season and instruction will be tailored for our developmental players (not Competitive).

IMPORTANT DATES 2025 

Last Day Registration – TBA

Game Days – TBA

REGISTRATION FEES

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 TBA for a 100% refund
• On or before TBA for a 75% refund
• On or before TBA for a 50% refund
• No refunds after TBA

 WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• League T-Shirt
• Trained coaches
• Training & Game Play at each session

DETAILS:

• All registration is online via our links on this page.
• Registration will close on TBA.  After TBA, players will be placed onto the waitlist.

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Players must wear shin guards.
• Players must wear tennis shoes or Futsal shoes (no cleats, no nubs)

 

 

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

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 –

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)

 

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