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 2025 NOW OPEN! 

We still have spots open in our U5 and U8 Divisions.

All other divisions are sold out, but you can join the waitlist by going to the registration link above!

 

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. 

 

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 2025

• Cost: Early Bird pricing ends December 31st ~ $145

• Season fee after December 31st: $155

• Play dates:
  March 1st
  March 8th
  March 15th
  March 22nd
  March 29th
  April 5th
  April 12th
  April 19th
  April 26th
  May 3rd
• Our registration is now OPEN for our 2025 Spring Arena Season
  • All players will get an Arena Season Shirt.
  • Arena Games on Saturday starting TBD
  • 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.
  Where is Sunset Arena? Navigate to the Sunset Park Dog Park to find the Arena and Inflatable Arena more easily.  3337 La Mirada Drive
  Where is Bradley Arena? The Arena is located on S. Pacific Street (at Linda Vista Drive) on the “backside” of Bradley Park.
• Arena Rules.docx are also in Forms and Downloads Menu

  Age Brackets (U stands for under)
  Under 5: U5 players (born in 2021) – Turning age 4 in 2025
  Under 7: U6/U7 players (born in 2019 & 2020)
  Under 8: U8 players (2018)
  Under 10: U10 players (born in 2016 & 2017)
  Under 12: U11/U12 players (born in 2014 & 2015)
  Under 14: U13/U14 players (born in 2012 & 2013)
  Under 16: U15/U16 players (born in 2010 & 2011)
  Under 19: U17/U18/U19 players (born in 2007 -2009)

  For  questions – contact matt@cityscsanmarcos.com

2025 Summer Futsal Season Information 

Welcome to the 2025 Summer Futsal Season!  

https://cityscsanmarcos.sprocketsports.com/registrations/55928

 

 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.

WHERE DO THEY PLAY?

Corky Smith Gym in San Marcos (274 Pico Avenue)

WHO CAN REGISTER?
We are accepting players U05 (2021) through U14 (2012).  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 – May 31

Game Days – June 14, 21, & 28 ~ July 12 & 19 & 26

REGISTRATION FEES

• March 31 – April 30:  U5 – U14 = $110
• May 1 – May 31 = $120
• June 1 – June 22 (*Late Registration, placement not guaranteed):  U5 – U14 = $120

 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 May 31st.  After May 31st, 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)

 

For cancellations, refunds, or any registration issues, please contact us at: matt@cityscsanmarcos.com

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

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)

 

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:

• 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.

 

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

2024 Manager Meeting Presentation

2024/25 Laws of the Game