High School COED Soccer

Division Coordinator

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Age

The Rec age group is primarily for boys and girls entering High School (Ninth through Twelfth grades) in September. This is considered a High School aged division only. Typically they are young men and women who will be 14 to 18 years old on July 31 of current year. Middle School players will NOT be allowed to play up into this division.

This program is geared to all who love soccer and want to continue to play in a fun and safe environment. Games will be played in a variety of formats including 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, and 4v4 with the goal to have fun all while improving your game.

Objectives

The Rec program allows the continuation of competitive soccer to high school aged players, both intramural and former travel players who are unable to commit to the rigors of a travel team program. Other objectives for this age group include:

• FUN and a positive environment.
• Continuation to the basics of soccer.
• Continue to teach basic soccer skills; dribbling, simple moves, striking the ball with either foot.
• Continue to teach more complex and or combination of moves.
• Continue to teach positional play, including the goal keeper and to further develop player, team skills and strategy. All players will be instructed in the role of defending and attacking positions. Each player should be given the opportunity to play the positions they desire during the game; though some players may now be more selective in the position they wish to play.
• Competition among teams is expected, but the emphasis is on FUN, PARTICIPATION and SOCCER DEVELOPMENT.
• Encourage fair play, good sportsmanship, self-confidence and coordination.

General Rules

• All players MUST wear SHIN GUARDS, covered entirely by the sock.
• Players shall not wear anything, which is dangerous to them self or another player, including jewelry, watches, rings, ear-rings — even for newly pierced ears (this is a FIFA rule designated to prevent injuries).
• Players with arm casts are permitted provided they are wrapped, padded and pose no danger to them self or another player, this is at the discretion of the two coaches.
• Mouth guards are not required but recommended.
• Cups for boys are not required but recommended.
• Sport glasses for those requiring prescription eye glasses are not required but recommended.
• It is the club’s preference that each player SHALL play a minimum of 50% of the total playing time. Equal play for all is strongly encouraged. It is also encouraged that each player plays a part of each half. Exceptions are if a player is physically unable or specifically requests less time. Also if a player is being disciplined for aggressive on field behavior.

Rec Game Rules

• Size 5 soccer ball.
• Conforms to FIFA Laws with any modifications or exceptions designated by the Rec League.
• Club’s preference that all players must play at least half of the game.

Field Location

Victory Fields
Colonial Drive
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

This division plays on Victory 3 which is to the right and down the hill from Victory 1 (the turf field) when looking from the parking lot.