RECREATIONAL FALL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Key Dates
September 26, 2026 – December 5, 2026.
Games during the nine game season will be played on Saturdays. First games are on September 26 and last games are December 5, 2026.
No games: October 10 (first Saturday of SUSD Fall break) & November 28 (Thanksgiving weekend).
End of season Rec Fest: Weekend of December 12 & 13.
The PRFC Fall Recreational Program is a community based, non-coed soccer program for boys and girls in PreK through 8th grade. Teams are formed by ‘pure grade level’ teams.
Game Fields
Games are played on Saturdays between 7:30am and 6:00pm on City of Scottsdale fields:
- PreK and Kindergarteners play primarily at: Thunderbird Park
- 1st graders and older play primarily 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 players reside.
Registration
Regular registration runs through August 15; a wait list is created after August 15. Any registrations received August 16 through September 30 are placed on the wait list and players will be placed on a team on a first-come, first-served basis as openings are available. Players who sign-up in the wait list period will be required to pay wait-list pricing.
Uniform Ordering
All recreational players order their uniform online, which is then delivered directly to you.
The Rec uniform package includes two jerseys (White-home & Red-away), black shorts and black socks.
| Registration Period | Dates | Registration Cost | Uniform Cost |
| Regular Registration | Through August 15th | $99.00 | $45 |
| Wait List Period | August 16th Through October 1st | $149.00 | $45 |
Can I help?
As a volunteer-based organization we are always in need of coaches. As you register your player, please sign up to coach if you can. Soccer is a simple game to coach for teams of this age. We need your help to provide this great experience for our young soccer players. Thank you to all past, present and future coaches who volunteer their valuable time!
PLEASE NOTE: Our 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 |
| September 26 | Fall League Recreational games begin for all teams |
| October 10 | No games / second weekend of SUSD fall break |
| November 28 | No games / Thanksgiving |
| December 5 | League play concludes |
| December 12 & 15 | Optional tournament for 1st-8th Grade teams |
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.
