T&C Recreational Soccer (U4-U19)
Recreational Soccer is our entry level program designed for players who are new to the game or just looking to play for fun. Within this program there are two distinct divisions for different age groups; D4 (U4 – U10) and D3 (U11 – U19).
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T&C Soccer offers its very own “in-house” Recreational D4 program for players aged U4-U10, with close to 1500 players competing annually. We also offer a Recreational D3 program for players aged U11-U19, these teams compete at T&C and in the local area league CAYSA.
Recreational Soccer emphasizes the FUNdamentals and instruction, while developing character traits like teamwork and good sportsmanship. Players are be placed on teams by neighborhood when possible. Players may request to return to their previous team. Check the calendar below for the return to team deadline as team placement cannot be guaranteed after this date. There are no tryouts for recreational teams
NOTE REGARDING PRACTICE DAY & TIME: U6-U12 players can now request one practice night they are not available. T&C will do its best to honor this request, however, since the practice day and time is determined by the Volunteer Parent Coach this may not always be possible. The only way to guarantee which day you want to practice is to volunteer as a coach. Coaches will be in touch regarding practice day and time prior to the first week of practice (Check the important dates table for exact week). U4 & U5 teams do not practice during the week. Sometimes they practice before their games on a weekend.
For general questions about Recreational Soccer please email Rich Swain our Soccer Director. For questions about player placement in specific dvisions please email the age group commissioner below.
| Age Group | Gender | Commissioner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U4 & U5 | Boys and Girls | Jaime Llano | u4u5soccer@tandcsports.org |
| U6 | Girls | Alex Perez | u6girlssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U6 | Boys | Fulton Wood | u6boyssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U7 | Girls | Mike Cubbage | u7girlssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U7 | Boys | Camilo LaRota | u7boyssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U8 | Girls | Jimmy Mason | u8girlssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U8 | Boys | Camilo LaRota | u8boyssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U9 & U10 | Girls | Jimmy Mason | u9girlssoccer@tandcsports.org, u10girlssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U9 & U10 | Boys | Dave Pauwels | u9boyssoccer@tandcsports.org, u10boyssoccer@tandcsports.org |
| Age Group | Gender | Commissioner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U11-U19 | Boys & Girls | Bennett Schneider | D3BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
Skills Training and Keeper Training
During the Fall & Spring seasons we offer Skills & Keeper Training sessions to all players registered at T&C Soccer. These sessions are included in your registration and run for a total of 6 weeks. Click here for more information about Skills & Goalkeeper Training.
Calendar
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Early Nov | Registration Open |
| Feb 7 | D3 Return to team deadline |
| Feb 7 | D4 Return to team deadline |
| Feb 7 | General Registration Closes |
| Feb 8 - early March | Late registration/Waitlist (team placement not guaranteed) |
| Feb 16 | Team Formation |
| Feb 17 week | Team communication (Coach/Roster/Practice/Schedule, etc) |
| Feb 18 | D3 Coaches Meeting (6-7pm) D3 Coaches Clinic (7-8pm) |
| Feb 19 & 20 | D4 Coaches Meeting (6-7pm) D4 Coaches Clinic (7-8pm) |
| Feb 24 week | Season Practice Begins |
| March 1 | Season Games Begin |
| March 10 - April 24 | Rec. Skills & Keeper Training |
| May 3/4 weekend | Season Games End |
| May 10-12 | Spring Cup (Optional) |
Recreation D4 (U4 - U10)
Recreational D4 is for players aged 3 – 10 years (U4 – U10). In D4 players are placed on teams according to their neighborhood prior to the beginning of the season. Team selection also takes into consideration if the player is returning to a team or has submitted a friend or coach request during registration.
All Division 4 games are played at the T&C Sports Complex, typically on a Saturday. Practice times and locations will not be available until players are assigned to their teams the week before the season starts. Coaches will communicate practice times and dates though the SportsEngine App.
Recreational teams are coached by Volunteer Parent Coaches who have passed a Kid Safe background check and completed the necessary child safety courses required by US Soccer. The Coach of the team will decide when the team practices, therefore requesting a team that trains on a specific day is not possible. If you are interested in coaching a Recreational team please email our Soccer Director.
Registration fees include
- 9 weeks of games (U4-U10)
- 9 weeks of team practice (U6-U10)
- 6 weeks of Skills Training (U5-U10) more info here
- Game day jersey
- End of season participation medal
Recreational D3 (U11 - U19)
D3 teams compete either in-house or in the local area (CAYSA) league. If teams are placed in the CAYSA league then you can expect more travel to games, potentially from Temple to far South Austin, depending on where the other teams are and whether the game is Home or Away. Half the games, the home games, will be played at the T&C Sports Complex.
Recreational teams are coached by Volunteer Parent Coaches who have passed a Kidsafe background check and completed the necessary child safety courses required by the State. The Parent Coach of the team will decide when the team practices, therefore requesting a team that trains on a specific day is not possible. If you are interested in coaching a recreational team please email our Soccer Director.
Registration fees include;
- 7-8 weeks of games (min. 50% play time)
- 9 weeks of team practice (twice-a-week)
- 6 weeks of Skills Training for all players, more info here
Age Group Rule Changes
Moving from U10 to U11
- U11 is 9-v-9 on a larger 47×75 yard field
- U11 teams have a total roster size of up to 16 players.
- The games go from two 25-min halves to two 30-min halves.
Moving from U12 to U13
- U13 is 11-v-11 on a full size field.
- U13 teams have a total roster size of up to 18 players.
- The games go from two 30-min halves to two 35-min halves.
- Ball goes from size 4 to size 5.
- Goal goes from 6.5’x18.5′ to 8’x24′
Recreational Socer FAQ's
Is Recreational Soccer appropriate for beginners?
Yes. This is our entry level program for those who are new to the game or just playing for fun.
How many players are on a team?
- U4, U5 & U6 (3v3) roster size 4-6
- U7 & U8 (4v4) roster size 6-8
- U9 & U10 (7v7) roster size 8-12
- U11 & U12 (9v9) roster size 12-14
- U13 & U14 (11v11) roster size 14-18
- U15 – U19 (11v11) roster size 16-20
When will practices be held?
U4 & U5 do not practice during the week but may get together on a weekend before a game. U6-U10 teams practice once during the week with their coach who will let the team know when practice is. All players have access to Skills Training which takes place once a week for 6 weeks throughout the season, more information here.
Where will practices be held?
At Town & Country Sports Complex. Once your child is placed on a team and assigned a coach your coach will notify you of your practice time and field number. Practices are typically held one day during the week, Monday through Thursday somewhere around 5 or 6pm.
When do we get the practice schedule?
You will receive your practice schedule once your child has been placed on a team and a volunteer parent coach has stepped up or been assigned to the team. It is the coach who decides when the team practices and then notifies the team. You should find this out the week before practice begins.
What if the assigned team's practice time/day doesn't fit our schedule?
With over 1500 recreational players playing at T&C each year and the heavy reliance on volunteer parent coaches it would be impossible for us to assign players to teams based on parents schedules. The best way to choose your practice day is to volunteer to coach. If you cannot make practice please reach out to your coach and let them know. One thing that is set before the season starts is Skills Training, more information here.
Where are the games played?
The games for Recreational D4 (U14-U10) are all at Town & Country Sports Complex. Recreational D3 (U11-U19) home games are at Town & Country Sports Complex and away games may be played at other teams/clubs locations in and around the greater Austin area.
Where do I view the live game schedule?
On your Sports Engine app or online account. Once your coach has received the season schedule they will post it into SE. You will also receive a link to an online schedule in TC Fields during the first week of practice.
Will my child get medals or trophies at the end of the season?
Yes. Recreational D4 (U4-U10) players all receive a medal at the end of the season. The coach of a team parent can collect the medals from the green soccer shed next field #20.
Will there be travel involved?
Travel is only required for D3 (U11-U19) teams as they compete in CAYSA D3 not our in-house D4 league. Travel is required for roughly 50% of the games, typically 4-5. games per season. Travel is in and around the greater Austin area.
Can my child play up an age group?
There are some cases where we allow players to play up an age group with friends or buddies. For safety reasons players are not allowed to play more than one age group up. E.g. U9 can play with U10 but a U8 cannot play U10.
How do we register for Select Soccer?
Select Soccer consists of two main programs; Premier (paid coaches) and Competitive (parent coaches). Tryouts are required for all teams in these programs regardless of division. Tryouts take place every May for annual positions on teams, we do have some players join prior to the Spring season also. If you are interested in joining a Select Soccer team please email our Soccer Director and he will put you in touch with the appropriate coach.
When are the games played?
Games are played on weekends throughout the season, typically a Saturday but sometimes a Sunday. You will receive your 8 game schedule for the season during your first week of practice. If any games are cancelled due to the weather we will attempt to reschedule.
When is my child ready for Academy?
Great question. Our Academy program is for U8, U9 & U10 players who are experienced in soccer and are looking for more in terms of development and competition. You can find out more information about our Academy program here.
