BE POSITIVE AND HAVE FUN!
SOKS Recreational Program is focused on participation and having fun. The priority of the league is teaching good sportsmanship, providing the fun of being part of a team, respecting one another, and learning and improving skills within the sport of soccer. We are committed to the concept that every child should have the opportunity to play at least half of every game. Keeping scores and results of games is not be a priority at any age level in this program. Especially in the younger age groups, some coaches are coaching for the first time. Please support them in any way you can. Working with your kids at home will reinforce the skills we work on in practices. Lastly, we all want our kids to succeed, so please remember during games and practices to try and keep all comments, cheering and shouting positive and constructive.
Thank you for your participation in SOKS!
Fall 2025 Program Information
Registration Deadline – July 29th
Program Fees – $50
Program Specifics:
• Available to all interested players, regardless of financial means.
• Development occurs through active participation.
• No selection process. Players register and are assigned to teams based upon residence location and school.
• Teams offered at U6-U19, Co-ed Divisions
• League play (9 games) with no standings or records.
• Optional post season in-house tournament for U10 and older teams.
• Training once per week for 1 hour.
• Players register and teams are formed twice a year, for the fall and spring seasons.
Spring 2025 Recreation Season Age Groups:
- U6 = Players born between 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2017
- U8 = players born between 1/1/2018 through 12/31/2019
- U10 = players born between 1/1/2016 through 12/31/2017
- U12 = players born between 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2015
- U15 or Middle School = players born between 1/1/2011 through 12/31/2013
- U19 or High School = players born between 1/1/2007 through 12/31/2010
Uniforms:
• Recreational uniforms include a T-shirt and socks. Players can wear any shorts or sweatpants they choose that are safe for themselves and their opponents.
• Your coach will distribute complete uniform sets, provided by SOKS, prior to the start of the 1st game.
What Your Player Will Need:
• All players must wear shin guards for all practices and games. They should be covered with soccer socks.
• Clothing appropriate for the weather and safety
• Water for every game and practice
• Safe footwear for playing soccer – (soccer cleats are not required but recommended)
• Appropriate size soccer ball
o U8 use a size 3 soccer ball
o U10 & U12 use a size 4 soccer ball
o U15 & older use a size 5 soccer ball
What Your Player Cannot Wear and Participate:
• No jewelry of any kind may be worn (this includes wristbands, watches and earrings as spelled out in the “Laws of the Game” from FIFA the soccer world governing body). The taping of earrings is not allowed.
What Your Player Can Wear and Participate:
• Corrective glasses are allowed to be worn as long as the hinges are covered.
• The covering for the corrective glasses can be of athletic tape or some other material which will prevent injury.
• Cast on hands or arms are permitted if in the opinion of the referee it is wrapped with appropriate padding.
• Mouth guards are not required but highly recommended for players with braces.
Please consider volunteering to be a coach of a SOKS recreation team. To volunteer please add yourself as an adult participant in your Family Account at www.ScottsvilleSOKS.com and then register to Coach a Youth Team. The coach’s role is to guide the players through an hour-long practice per week and coordinate and help supervise the match each week. SOKS will provide coach training and resources to help you succeed.
Recreational Player Behavior Guidelines:
• Be responsible.
• Be prepared for all practices and games. (IE. Arrive on time, with shin guards, socks, jersey, water and ball)
• Treat your coach and teammates with respect and dignity.
• Treat your opponent, the opposing coaches, match officials and spectators with respect and dignity.
• Participants shall abide by the decisions of the coaches and referees.
• Abide by all team and club policies.
Recreational Parent Behavior Guidelines:
• Always encourage your child no matter the result of their game and practices.
• Always stress the importance of respect for your child’s coach.
• Always stress being respectful to the referee of your child’s game.
• Always be a positive role model.
• Always leave the coaching to the coach.
• Always avoid putting pressure on your child about their soccer skills and decisions.
Tell your friends to register today to join the fun!
Questions about the Recreational Program: [email protected] or 434-975-5025 ext-112