Recreational Soccer
Our recreational soccer program is designed for local youth to have fun and learn more about soccer, whether it’s a new sport for them or they’ve played for years. Our recreational program currently operates in fall and in winter as futsal.
The fall recreational program typically runs from August or September to November. Registration opens at the end of April. Follow Santa_Cruz_City_Soccer on Instagram for more information.
The Fall Recreation registration for 2024 has closed.
The winter recreational futsal program is usually 6-8 weeks, starting in early January. Registration for the winter program typically starts in November or December. Follow Santa_Cruz_City_Soccer on Instagram for more information.
If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page. If your question isn’t answered there, you may email the recreational coordinator, but please be mindful that this is a volunteer position and emails will not always be replied to immediately.
2024 Rec Registration Pricing:
Early Bird Registration (through May 31): $210
June 1 or Later Registration: $260
After July 8 (Waitlist Registration): $285
We start creating teams at the end of Early Bird registration, so if there are friends you'd like to be teamed up with, make sure to register in May.
As always, this year's registration asks that you consider volunteering as a coach for recreational soccer. We depend on volunteer coaches to make this program affordable and possible. We cannot field more teams than we have coaches for. Like last year, you’ll receive $100 off your child's enrollment if you coach! Please email me at rec-coordinator@santacruzsoccer.com to get your $100-off coupon code. You also get to choose the school, day, and time of practice. All coaches, experienced or new, receive support from the club’s Recreational Coordinator and Board.
As a community organization and non-profit, our goal is to keep registration costs low so that our programming is accessible to all our community members and their children. Registration fees alone do not cover all the club's costs. Please consider donating one of two ways when registering:
Sponsor a Rec team. This is a great way for small businesses to show their support on team jerseys and allows children who otherwise would not be able to participate to do so. Please complete this form or contact Alexis Ow at ow.alexis@gmail.com for info.
And/or you can choose to donate a set amount to the club on the registration form to support the scholarship program or soccer equipment. Please consider donating if you have the means – even a little support can go a long way.
If you need financial assistance, please complete the SCCYSC Scholarship Form/Formulario de beca
The Fall 2024 Recreation Season will began at the end of August with the first games Sept 8th weekend. The season runs approximately 10 weeks.
Players are grouped into leagues based on year of birth. "U" stands for Under; the child must be Under the age listed for the entirety of 2024.
U6: 2019-2020 (age 4-5), COED, 4v4 Games
U8: 2017-2018 (age 6-7), Boys/Girls, 6v6 Games
U10: 2015-2016 (age 8-9), Boys/Girls, 8v8 Games
U12: 2013-2014 (age 10-11), Boys/Girls, 9v9 Games
U15: 2010-2012 (age 12-14), Boys/Girls, 11v11 Games
U19: 2006-2009 (age 15-18), Boys/Girls, 11v11 Games (Assuming sufficient player registration)
Requests to “play down” in age group will NOT be fulfilled (ex. U10, 2016 born player who wishes to play with U8). Requests to “play up” may be fulfilled, but only on a case-by-case basis and if registration numbers allow.
Equipment: Players are provided with a full uniform for the season, including jersey, shorts, and long socks. Families are responsible for purchasing their own soccer cleats and shin guards, which are required for play.
Teams will practice 1-2x per week (U6-U8 typically 1x, U10 and older can be 1 or 2x) and play one (1) game per weekend. Practices are held at local elementary schools; games are held at Harvey West or local Middle Schools (B40).