PAYSL RECREATIONAL SOCCER

SOCCER FUNDAMENTALS WITH A FOCUS ON FUN

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About Our Rec Program

The PAYSL Recreational Soccer Program is all about fun, learning, and a love for the game. It's designed for younger players just starting out and for older kids who want to keep playing in a low-pressure, less-competitive setting.

For players 8U and younger, we don’t keep score or track standings—because it’s not about winning, it’s about playing. Every player gets equal time on the field and a chance to try different positions.

Our goal is simple: help kids build confidence, learn the basics of soccer, and have a great time doing it. By keeping the experience positive and inclusive, we hope to spark a lifelong love for the game.

Parent Code of Conduct | Player Code of Conduct

PROGRAM SEASONS

For our recreational program we offer 2 seasons, Fall and Spring. The start and end dates may be adjusted slightly due to unpredictable weather each season.

  • Fall Season – first weekend in September ~ first weekend in November. 

  • Spring Season - first weekend in March ~ first weekend in May.

WHAT AGE GROUP IS MY CHILD IN?

All divisions are determined by birth year. Look below to find your child’s year of birth and that will determine what age group they are in.

ELIGIBILITY BY YEAR OF BIRTH - FALL 2025

2007 - 19U

2008 - 18U

2009 - 17U

2010 - 16U

2011 - 15U

2012 - 14U

2013 - 13U

2014 - 12U

2015 - 11U

2016 - 10U

2017 - 9U

2018 - 8U

2019 - 7U

2020 - 6U

2021 - 5U

2022 - 4U

*Players may play up to a higher level, but never down a level without special approvals.

FORMAT OF PLAY

All Recreational Soccer coaches are volunteers and we encourage parents to get involved in coaching/managing their children’s teams. We simply couldn’t continue the rec league without them! 

As players move up in age, the field and goal sizes increase along with the number of players on the field at one time. See below for basic guidelines at each age level.

    • 3v3 format, no goalkeeper

    • Size 3 ball

    • Four 10-minute quarters 

    • Coaches are on the field during games serving as both coach and referee

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    • 4v4 format, no goalkeeper

    • Size 3 ball

    • Two 20-minute halves

    • The ball is put back into play via: 

      • Throw-in when it completely crosses the touchline

      • Corner kick or goal kick when it completely crosses the endline

    • An official referee is assigned to the game, but no official score is kept

    • 5v5 format with goalkeeper

    • Size 3 ball

    • Two 20-minute halves

    • The ball is put back into play via: 

      • Throw-in when it completely crosses the touchline

      • Corner kick or goal kick when it completely crosses the endline

    • An official referee is assigned to the game, but no official score is kept

    • 7v7 format with goalkeeper 

    • Size 4 ball

    • Two 25-minute halves

    • The ball is put back into play via: 

      • Throw-in when it completely crosses the touchline

      • Corner kick or goal kick when it completely crosses the endline

    • Offsides Rule: A player is in an offside position if: he/she is past the opposition build out line, nearer to the opponents goal than both the ball and the second to last defender (including the goalkeeper) at the moment the ball is played to them.

    • An official referee is assigned to the game and score kept on official game cards (printed from GotSport and provided by HOME team).

    • 9v9 format with goalkeeper 

    • Size 5 ball

    • Two 30-minute halves

    • All standard US Soccer Laws of the game are enforced. 

    • Headers are allowed in 12U (not 11U)

    • An official referee is assigned to the game and score kept on official game cards (printed from GotSport and provided by HOME team).

    • 11v11 with goalkeeper

    • Size 5 ball

    • All standard US Soccer Laws of the game are enforced. 

    • An official referee and assistant referees are assigned to the game. Center referee keeps track of score and any cards given.

    • Score to be reported by home team. Game cards must also be electronically attached when reporting score.

PRACTICES

The amount of practice time per week will depend on your player’s age. Your team’s coach will decide when and where your team practices. Our recommendations are as follows:

  • 4U–6U: practice once per week for about 45 minutes

  • 7U-8U: practice one or two times per week for about an hour

  • 9U and above: practice twice a week for an hour

WHEN WILL MY CHILD’S TEAM PRACTICE?

PAYSL is a 100% volunteer organization from the Board to the coaches. Since the coaches are giving their time, they each decide what day, time and where their teams practice. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with this information until you have registered your children and we have placed them on a roster with a coach. We’re always looking for volunteers, and the best way to know that the practice times will fit your schedule is to be the coach! You can register to coach here. In the end, if your team’s practice time ends up being a problem, contact your age group VP for assistance.

EVENTS

PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camps
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half Day
Jul 7
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half Day
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Full Day
Jul 14
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Full Day
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half Day
Jul 14
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half Day
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half day
Jul 21
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half day
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half day
Jul 28
PFC Development Indoor Soccer Camp - Half day

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Be sure to visit our FAQ page to find answers to some common questions, or contact us through the website. Of course, you may always reach out to your age group VP as well.

RECREATIONAL SOCCER