One recurring question from parents is “...when is the right time to consider a move to competitive soccer?” Moving to a competitive soccer team is a per‐player consideration and can happen at many different ages. For some, the desire to focus on soccer, to build on individual skills and advance to the next level, to play longer each year and to attend tournaments, may feel like the logical next step in their development. Many families find that the rec level offers a broad spectrum of competition and years of development opportunities for their child. But for those ready or considering a move to (or within) the competitive system, we provide detailed information regarding the annual soccer tryout window which will occur each spring.
Before committing your player to the rigors of competitive soccer:
All Ages
Registration Fee: $150 - Helps cover US Club soccer registration fees, club liability insurance, administrative expenses, practice shirt, and all other club related expenses. The registration fee is non-refundable. Multi-Family discount available.
Monthly Fee: $30 - 10 months. Helps cover fall and/or spring league fees, practice field and equipment expenses, game field expenses, referee costs, and all other club related expenses associated playing in NorCal premier. Families may pay all fees at once or over 10 months.
Uniform Fees: $300 (est.) - Purchased through ProSoccer, includes a 3 kits (jersey, short, and socks), backpack, and warm-ups. Per our agreement with New Balance, uniform kits are on a 2-year cycle. Individual teams/coaches may require additional team gear purchases.
Other Team Expenses - Coaches will work with team parents to pay for events outside of the fees stated above. These fees may include NorCal events, local tournament play, travel tournament play, clinics, camps, etc.
Birth Year | Age Group | # of Players | Game Length | Ball Size | # of Referees |
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2016 | U8 | 7 v 7 | 2 x 25 min | 3 | 1 |
2015 | U9 | 7 v 7 | 2 x 25 min | 4 | 1 |
2014 | U10 | 7 v 7 | 2 x 25 min | 4 | 1 |
2013 | U11 | 9 v 9 | 2 x 25 min | 4 | 1 |
2012 | U12 | 9 v 9 | 2 x 30 min | 4 | 1 |
2011 | U13 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 30 min | 5 | 3 |
2010 | U14 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 35 min | 5 | 3 |
2009 | U15 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 40 min | 5 | 3 |
2008 | U16 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 40 min | 5 | 3 |
2007 | U17 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 40 min | 5 | 3 |
2006 | U18 | 11 v 11 | 2 x 45 min | 5 | 3 |