The PRFC Youth Soccer Recreational Spring League is a community based non-coed soccer program for boys and girls in PreK through 8th grade. Coaches are all parent volunteers.
The 9-game season will be played on Saturdays from February 28 – May 2. No games March 21st (second Saturday of SUSD spring break)
Player registrations are accepted from December to January 25. After January 25, the ‘wait list period’ begins from which players are placed on teams on a first come, first served basis to fill openings as they become available.
We typically place almost all players from the Wait List so do not hesitate to sign up. Any wait list players who are not placed will be refunded in full.
Coaches will receive their rosters by Feb 13 and can practice the week of February 16.
Game Fields
Games are played on Saturdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm on City of Scottsdale fields:
- PreK and Kindergarteners play at: Mountain View Park / Cochise Elementary School
- 1st through 8th graders play at: Mountain View Park / Cochise Elementary School
Team Practice
Practice days, times and locations are determined by the volunteer parent coach. Once coaches receive their rosters they will communicate this information to families. Note: we try to form ‘neighborhood’ teams so typically teams will practice close to where they reside.
Registration & Pricing
Regular registration must be completed by January 24. Any registrations received January 25 through February 19 are placed on a wait list and players will be placed on a team on a first-come, first-served basis as openings are available.
| Registration Period | Dates | Registration Cost | Uniform Cost |
| Regular Registration | Through January 25th | $99.00 | $45 |
| Wait List Period | January 26th through March 1st | $149.00 | $45 |
Uniform Ordering
All recreational players order their recreational uniform online which is delivered directly to you.
The Recreational uniform package includes two jerseys (white/home & red/away), black shorts and black socks.
Can I help?
As a volunteer-based organization we are always in need of coaches. When you register your player, please sign up to coach or assist. Thank you to all past, present and future coaches who volunteer their time.
PLEASE NOTE: Our PRFC Youth Soccer Recreational and Competitive Soccer Programs are intended to be mutually exclusive: Competitive Program players play for the Competitive Program and cannot also register for the Recreational Program. Likewise, Recreational Program players cannot also register and play for the Competitive Program.
| Date | Description |
| February 27 | First day of season |
| March 20 | No games – Spring break |
| May 1 | Last day of season |
The information below shows the age groups, roster sizes, and team formats for our Recreational League:
| School Grade | Level | Typical Age | Players on Field | Ideal players per roster | Ball Size | Approx. Field Size | Goal Size |
| PreK | 5U | 4 | 3 (No Goalie) | 5-6 | 3 | 50′ x 80′ | 6′ Pugg |
| K | 6U | 5 | 4 (No Goalie) | 7-8 | 3 | 60’ x 90’ | 4′ x 6′ |
| 1st | 7U | 6 | 4 (No Goalie) | 7-8 | 3 | 80’ x 110’ | 4′ x 6′ |
| 2nd | 8U | 7 | 4 (No Goalie) | 7-8 | 3 | 80’ x 110’ | 4′ x 6′ |
| 3rd | 9U | 8 | 7 (Includes Goalie) | 10-12 | 4 | 120’ x 180’ | 6.5’ x 18’ |
| 4th | 10U | 9 | 7 (Includes Goalie) | 10-12 | 4 | 120’ x 180’ | 6.5’ x 18’ |
| 5th | 11U | 10 | 7 (includes Goalie) | 10-12 | 4 | 120′ x 180′ | 6.5’ x 18’ |
| 6th | 12U | 11 | 7 (includes Goalie) | 10-12 | 4 | 120′ x 180′ | 6.5′ x 18′ |
| 7th | 13U | 12 | 9 (includes Goalie) | 12 – 14 | 5 | 150′ x 240′ | 7′ x 18′ |
| 8th | 14U | 13 | 9 (includes Goalie) | 12 – 14 | 5 | 150′ x 240′ | 7′ x 18′ |
Note: Players in PreK must be entering Kindergarten the following school year in order to be eligible to participate.
PRFCYS Recreational Fall Program is a pure grade / gender soccer program for players in preschool through 8th grade. Nearly all children are best served by playing soccer in their proper grade / gender group for reasons of safety and skills development.
The Board of Directors at PRFCYS may request proof of grade and / or age to be established. Failure to respond to such request can result in the immediate suspension of the player involved. A Discipline and Rules Committee Hearing may be convened on the matter.
Playing Down
No child at PRFCYS will be considered to play in a division younger than their established grade without a written request from a licensed medical doctor. The PRFCYS BOD VP of the Recreational Program must receive a written request from a parent, prior to team formation, with a doctor’s note attached. The Director or the Director’s designee will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis, although it is not the clubs intent to allow children to “play down” a division.
Playing Up
Siblings one year apart in age / grade are eligible to participate on the same team. In this scenario, the younger sibling would “play up” in order to participate with their older sibling. Other than this, no child in the PRFCYS Recreational Program may play in an older division.
PRFC Youth Soccer Recreational Program’s Volunteer Coaching:
Volunteer coaches indicate their interest in coaching during their player’s registration. If you become interested in coaching a team after your player registers, please send an email to scottsdalerecreation@prfcyouthsoccer.com with your request or for additional information.
The PRFC Youth Soccer Recreational Program will collect all coach’s names and form teams based on the coaches who have volunteered. Coaches cannot request players but players, during registration, can request a coach. A coach’s player is automatically assigned to the coach’s team. Historically, nearly all individuals who have volunteered to coach are selected to coach a team.
Practice Goals for Sale.
Coaches can purchase PUGG goals at a reduced cost of $80.00. These goals can be purchased during equipment pickup. To see what the PUGG practice goal looks like, click here. It is the 6 foot goal pair in a carry bag that we are making available.
Each season all volunteer coaches are provided with equipment to keep including cones, pinnies, a ball, a coaches shirt.
Scottsdale Recreational Soccer – Rules of Competition
Player Participation & Conduct
- All players should participate in at least half of each match.
- Players should rotate through multiple positions during the season.
- Coaching during games must be positive and instructional.
- FIFA Laws of the Game apply unless otherwise noted.
Respect the Game
- Spectators must keep comments positive and general.
- Only coaches may coach players during matches.
- Referees must be respected at all times.
- Coaches are responsible for the behavior of players and spectators.
- Referees may suspend or terminate matches due to misconduct.
Sidelines & Field Setup
- The home team supplies the game ball.
- One head coach and one assistant coach are permitted on the team side.
- Spectators must remain on the opposite sideline, at least three (3) feet from the touchline.
- No spectators are permitted behind goals.
- Mountain View Park: Teams on east side; spectators on west side.
Substitutions & Water Breaks
- Substitutions occur at the halfway line with referee permission.
- Referees may implement hydration breaks as conditions require.
Safety Policies
- Players age 10 and under may not deliberately head the ball.
- Any suspected head injury requires immediate removal and written medical clearance prio to return.
OnePage Quick Reference
Scottsdale Recreational Soccer – Quick Rules Reference
- All players receive meaningful playing time.
- Positive cheering only; no sideline coaching.
- Always respect referees and officials.
- Spectators remain on the opposite sideline.
- One head coach and one assistant per team sideline.
- No heading for players age 10 and under.
- Any suspected concussion requires immediate removal and medical clearance.
Parent Version
Scottsdale Recreational Soccer – Parent Guide
- Youth soccer emphasizes fun, learning, and development.
- Cheer positively; do not coach from the sidelines.
- Respect referees, players, and opposing teams.
- Always remain in designated spectator areas.
- Player safety is the highest priority.
Coach Version
Scottsdale Recreational Soccer – Coach Guide
- Ensure all players participate at least half of each match.
- Rotate players through positions throughout the season.
- Maintain positive, instructional coaching behavior.
- Manage sideline behavior of parents and spectators.
- Enforce safety policies, including noheading and concussion rules.
