Are there tryouts for Recreation Soccer?
No, only Select teams have tryouts.

What age group will my child play in?
Check the age group matrix page Age Group Matrix

I read the Age-Group chart and my child qualifies for U-8 but only barely
     - by three days. Can my child play U-6 to stay with their friends?
Sorry to say, but the answer is "no". California Youth Soccer Association rules are quite specific, and we do follow them to the letter. However, an exception can be made in special cases due to medical reasons. A note from your child's doctor is required - to be submitted to the SGS Board of Directors for consideration.

When do recreation team practices start?
The first week of August.

When will the team practice be - and how many days per week?
It is completely up to the team's Coach to determine when/where & frequency of practices.

When will the games be played?
Saturday's, for 10 weeks - starting in September.

We have a "hand-me-down" uniform from older siblings.  Is it okay to use?
If it fits, and isn't tattered, by all means re-use the jersey.

What is the difference between Recreational, Select, and Competition Soccer?

CYSA has three divisions/levels of soccer

           Division IV – Recreational Soccer :  This represents about 95% of Sierra Gold

                                                           Soccer Club’s players

           Division III – Select Soccer:           This represents about 5% of Sierra Gold

                                                                          Soccer Club’s players

           Division I – Competition Soccer:      Competition soccer is its own club

 

Select soccer gives players a chance to experience a more ambitious level of soccer than offered in the Recreation Program, and introduce players to tournaments.  Competition Soccer is the most competitive and requires the most travel and potential more cost than Recreational and Select Soccer

 

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