Ancient City Soccer Club Recreational Program
RECREATIONAL SOCCER 
The club’s recreational program is designed for kids to learn the game of soccer, improve their soccer skills, and to have fun. Participants in the recreational program range from first-time players gaining their first
experience to the game all the way to players who have participated for many seasons. Everyone is welcome!
WHO CAN PLAY?
Boys and girls from 4 years old to 19 years old.
Note – it is an FYSA (Florida Youth Soccer Association-our governing body) rule that players must be 4 years old by July 31 of the fall season to be eligible to play. Click on the link “AGE GROUPS” for a detailed look at the age group structure.
RECREATIONAL SOCCER STRUCTURE
Our club structure is organized to create an age appropriate environment for each child. The number of players on the field, field size, goal size, ball size and the length of each game is structured to allow each child to most effectively improve their soccer skills and have as much fun as possible!
| Age Group | Number of Players | Ball Size | Length of Game |
| U5/U6 | 3 v 3 (No GK) | 3 | 8 minute quarters |
| U7 | 4 v 4 (No GK) | 3 | 10 minute quarters |
| U8 | 5 v 5 (GK) | 3 | 12 minute quarters |
| U9/U10 | 7 v 7 (GK) | 4 | 25 minute halves |
| U11/U12 | 9 v 9 (GK) | 4 | 30 minute halves |
| U13 and older | 11 v 11 (GK) | 5 | 35-45 minute halves |
| U19 Rec | 11 v 11 (GK) | 5 | 45 minute halves |
WHEN
The Fall Season starts Mid August and runs for approximately 10 weeks until mid November. The Spring Season starts in the end of February and runs for approximately 10 weeks until mid May.
PRACTICES
U5/6-U10 recreation teams train once a week at a location/date/time to be determined by the coach. U5-U10 practices are about an hour in length. U12 and older teams practice twice a week at a location/date/time to be determined by the coach. Practices for U12 and older are about an hour and a 15 minutes to an hour and a half in length as they get older.
U5/6-U10 recreation teams train once a week at a location/date/time to be determined by the coach. U5-U10 practices are about an hour in length. U12 and older teams practice twice a week at a location/date/time to be determined by the coach. Practices for U12 and older are about an hour and a 15 minutes to an hour and a half in length as they get older.
GAMES
9-10 games per season (Fall and Spring) plus the Spring Festival at the end of the spring season. U5-U16 teams play all games on Friday or Saturdays at Gamble Rogers Middle School against other ACSC teams. .
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Registration for the Fall and Spring Season closes on July 31st
Mid-season registration for the Spring Season is open Dec. 1st thru early Feb.
Mid-season registration for the Spring Season is open Dec. 1st thru early Feb.
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