Rec Soccer Fall 2023

Rec Soccer Fall 2023

The registration deadline for our Fall Rec program is TBA

All registrations completed after that date will be put on the waiting list regardless of their team status

Parents, thank you for considering LAFC So Cal Rec and the sport of soccer for your child.  As a volunteer run Rec club, we understand the challenges parents face when trying to juggle work, family life, school and extracurricular for their kids and we appreciate your making time for this team sport.

Please make sure you understand and agree to abide by all the rules of our program before committing to play with us this fall/spring. We completely understand if our program does not fit your needs or your team.

LAFC So Cal Rec Modified playing rules ((Click Here))

New players to LAFC Rec will need to create a new username and login and update a photo and a birth certificate for every player the link for registration is below

Basics

  • Season is approximately 4 months long, beginning in August and ending in November.

  • In Spring 2023, over 1,900 players and 250 coaches participated in our Recreational Program.

  • Registration fees include New Adidas Uniforms, insurance coverage, permits. also other expenses such as field maintenance, staffing, equipment, photo package and a custom medals to celebrate the season.

Please review the club's Team Formation Policy.

Guide – The best ways to join LAFC So Cal Rec 

Q - Can a player play Rec and Club in the Fall? 

- NO (You can only play both in the Spring)

Q - Can a player play UP an age group? 

- Yes (If it's OK with the coach of your team)

Q - Can a player play Down an age group?

A - All players must play age-appropriate based on the age groups posted on our website. 

Unfortunately, this question comes up quite a lot and there are no exceptions to this rule. Even if your child was born on December 31st of the previous year. 

 

  • Parent volunteer coaches are the backbone of our club.  The main requirements to coach are a great attitude and a willingness to learn and apply positive coaching techniques.  No previous coaching experience is necessary.  Please consider volunteering this season.

Practices to begin in late August.

  • The practices Schedule is based on the volunteer coaches availability.

  • Most Teams practice 1 time per week

  • Practices are typically held between 4:00-7:30PM, 

  • Proper athletic clothes, shin guards, cleats, and water needed.

  • Individual soccer balls are preferred, ball size is explained

  • U5-U8 SIZE 3 

  • U9-U12 SIZE 4 

  • U13+ SIZE 5

 

Games

September through November

In the past we have played games in our Fall program at Pierce college, AC Stelle, Hale MS, Columbus MS and we are working hard to do the same this year. Depending on the number of players that sign up for the program will determine if we have to play at other venues.

Games are typically played between 9:00AM - 5:00PM, 

Approximately 9 games per season.  The club strives to reschedule any games canceled due to weather or poor air quality.  

Game structure by age is explained in Modified Laws of Game. 

 

Refereeing

Our program has trained independent referees for our games

Recreational teams do not need to volunteer and do referee hours to participate in our program 

 

Uniforms 

  • FOR THIS NEW 2 YEAR UNIFORM CYCLE.

  • The new Adidas uniform design is included in the registration fees.

  • The same style we be used for  2 years ( 4 seasons -  Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 

  • Details on how we will hand them out will be sent out once teams are formed.

  • ADIDAS Jerseys Home: Black, Away: White, Shorts Black Socks Black. (White socks optional)

  • ALL Players must be wearing the new official LAFC So Cal Adidas uniform. Players without an official uniform will NOT be allowed to play

  • Jersey numbers are not required.

  • Cleats and shin guards are required for practices and games.

Conduct

  • LAFC So Cal recreational code of conduct ((click here))

  • Players are to be respectful of their coach and other players during practices and games.

  • Players do not have to be athletes in order to play for the first time, our program aims to build fitness and develop skill.

  • Parents are to ensure kids have plenty of water and stay hydrated during practice and games.

  • Snacks may be coordinated by each team.

  • Parents are to review the Heat & Air Quality Policy and although some practices may or may not be cancelled because of weather, it is ultimately up to parents to decide if current conditions are conducive to their player.

Parent Involvement

  • LAFC So Cal does not require volunteer hours Per Player.

  • However, over 2,400 players can play soccer in our club because of dedicated volunteer coaches, team parents, age group coordinators, event volunteers and board members.

  • Volunteering can be as limited or broad as you prefer.

  • Volunteering is a great way to get to know others and be more informed about the community as a whole.

To inquire about current volunteer opportunities, please contact Paul Clifton

 Paul@LAFCSoCal.org

 

Guide – Best Ways to Join LAFC So Cal Rec Youth Soccer Program

1 - Decided to coach your child. Round up appropriate number of age-appropriateand start a new team

2 - Decide to coach your child. If you do not have any other age-appropriate players for your team we will add players to your team from the player poo

3 - Join a team that is being formed by one of your child's friends parents. (That is coaching

4 - Put together a group of age-appropriate players (The bigger the group is the more likely you will need to provide the coach

5 - Sign up as an individual and be placed in the player pool we will add you to a team based on where you go to school / the city you live in (we try to match up individual players with the team from your school or your city but obviously that does not always work)

If we have 60 players registered in an age group that is 6 players per team that would be 10 teams

If all 10 volunteer coaches live in Winnetka technically all 10 teams would be Winnetka based teams.

 

 

Sponsors

Adidas

Adidas

Guerrero

Guerrero

Bank of So Cal

Bank of So Cal

BodyArmour

BodyArmour

Soccer.com

Soccer.com

PWB

PWB

Synergy

Synergy

Pierce College

Pierce College

Splash

Splash

Partners

US Club Soccer

US Club Soccer

So Cal

So Cal

ECNL Girls

ECNL Girls

ECNL Boys

ECNL Boys

ScoutingZone

ScoutingZone