SYA Recreational Soccer is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 19. Our program welcomes players of all skill levels with no tryouts required. Teams are divided by age group, with coed teams for U4-U5 and gender-specific teams starting at U6. Players enjoy a fun and supportive environment, with at least one practice and one game each week, plus exciting opportunities like end-of-season tournaments and All-Star teams for older age groups. Join us to develop skills, make friends, and experience the joy of soccer!
Fall: September (after Labor Day).
Spring: April
Fall: November
Spring: June before school ends
Practices generally start a few weeks before the season starts. Coaches determine the day, and practices are held 1-2 times per week.
U4-U10: Usually one day per week.
U11 and up: Up to two days per week.
Fall: September after Labor Day
Spring: April.
Games are assigned to various locations, usually in the Centreville/Clifton area at schools and parks. Specific locations are determined by the age group.
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| Season | Registration opens with $15 discount | Regular Registration Fee | Registration Late Fee $25 | Registration Wait List | Season Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | May | June | July | August 1-14 | August 15 |
| WINTER | September | October | November | December 1-14 | December 15 |
| SPRING | December | January | February | March 1-14 | March 15 |
| SUMMER | March | April | May | June 1-14 | June 15 |
Approximately two weeks before the start of the season.
An intro for the little ones with mini-games featuring basic foot skills, dribbling, passing, and shooting.
We teach the tenants of technique, tactics, and teamwork.
For players seeking to sharpen their skills and prepare for travel soccer.
The NCSL is the DC Metro area’s premier promotion-relegation soccer league, serving approximately 35,000 travel and 18,000 recreational soccer players every year.
| League | Early Bird | Regular Registration | Late Fee |
| U4-U8 | $180 | $195 | $220 |
| U9-U19 | $200 | $215 | $240 |
The system accepts Visa or MasterCard & online checks (your registration is not FINAL until your check payment is received). You may pay your registration fees, and make donations during online registration. You may register multiple players online as well and receive a multiple player discount.
SYA offers scholarships to all SYA participants of all recreational sports who qualify under the Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services program. Learn more about SYA scholarships.
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Pee Wee (U4 – U5):
You may purchase Size 3 ball, shin guards (required), cleats (recommended) at Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon and a shirt is provided with registration fee.
U6-U19:
SYA soccer kit must be purchased through Soccer.com, which includes two jerseys, shorts, and socks. Shin guards and cleats are required. Size 4 ball for U9-U12, size 5 ball for U14-U19.
Are uniforms/jerseys provided?
You can purchase your new uniforms through our partnership with Soccer.com. Select “SYA Rec” from the drop-down, enter your player’s name, and click on “Team Store.” Click the “Quick Sizing” button to add the uniforms to your selection. Update quantities for additional socks and shorts as needed, then proceed to checkout. Add spirit wear for your player or anyone who wants to show their SYA Spirit!
Fall: September
Spring: April
Should you have specific questions regarding recreational cricket, please refer to the appropriate person below.
| Position | Name | |
| Soccer Administrator | Beth Bogemann | [email protected] |
For other questions: [email protected]
Inclement weather line: (703) 644-8046
A player listed on the roster of a travel team cannot play on an SYA recreational soccer team. All recreational players should play at least 50% of the game. No player can play the entire game unless all players on the team have played 75% of the game.
The SYA Recreational End of Season Tournament is exclusively for SYA recreational league teams. Participation is restricted to registered players from these teams; no travel players, guest players, or players from other SYA teams are allowed. Any game involving ineligible players will result in a 3-0 forfeit to the opposing team. All regular season sanctions, including suspensions and sit-outs, must be observed during the tournament.
Each age group has its own set of rules appropriate for them:
If your child would like to play up or down an age group, please contact us here.
To the greatest extent possible, teams are formed geographically around the residence of volunteer coaches, taking into account players’ neighborhoods and school boundaries. There should be no expectation that players will be with the same coach or team in consecutive seasons.
SYA Soccer follows Fairfax County Dept of NCS and Fairfax County Public Schools field/gym closures. In addition, if there has been rain in the last 48 hours, our technical staff will check the fields for wetness and field playability. If there are any field closures, we will post this on our website and our field cancellation hotline (703) 644-8046 by 3:30pm Mon-Fri and by 7am Sat/Sun.
Recreational Season/Camp/Clinic Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received prior to the roster distribution meeting (coaches meeting) or the first regularly scheduled game that the registrant’s team plays, whichever occurs first. The registration fee will be refunded minus $35 administrative fees prior to that date. No fees will be returned after that time.
SYA encourages parents and high school players to volunteer as referees or team staff.
Community and business sponsors help support field maintenance, equipment upgrades, and overall league operations.
In circumstances where lightning flashes are seen or thunder is heard within the immediate vicinity of the soccer field, the coach/referee shall suspend the practice/game and require all players, coaches, and spectators to leave the field and seek safe shelter.
NOTE: ANY ONE THAT DOES NOT LEAVE THE FIELD AND SEEK SAFE SHELTER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PERSONAL DECISION!
Practices and games shall not be restarted until 30 minutes after the last bolt of lightning has been seen in the vicinity of the soccer field, and provided the field is in a safe and playable condition.
Please check on field status if it has rained in the last 48 hours.
Decisions on field status are generally made by 3:30pm each day Monday-Friday and by 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
Field/Gym Status info can be obtained by:
Consider signing up for Fairfax Alerts!
This Fairfax County free public service will alert coaches and parents to school closings due to weather or other emergency situations via e-mail or cell phone.
Overview:
Many SYA travel teams continue to train outdoors throughout the winter months. The following guidelines are for the safety of both coaches and players and should help determine whether sessions should be modified or canceled.
Factors to Consider:
Fairfax County prohibits the use of turf field whenever there is snow or ice on the pitch. Users are not permitted to remove these, so at any time there is snow or ice on a field, practices there are canceled.
The Wind Chill Factor should be considered. Based on temperature in combination with wind speed, amount of sun, and humidity, this figure is calculated to assist people in determining the relative discomfort to be reasonably expected by anyone planning prolonged time outdoors.
While coaches’ discretion is the determining factor, we suggest that practices for the youngest players be suspended if the wind chill is below 30 degrees. Older teams, such as high school age groups, should also pay attention to this indicator when determining whether to conduct sessions.
Please note that SYA Soccer reserves the right to cancel all sessions for teams on evenings when the club determines that field or weather conditions suggest such a course of action is in the best interest of all players and coaches.
Cold Weather Attire:
SYA encourages all players and staff to dress appropriately. In cold weather, warm-up pants, jackets, sweatshirts and UnderArmour are recommended. Additionally, gloves or mittens and hats, scarves, or ear-bands are suggested as the head and outer extremities are among the first areas to lose body heat.
Coaches are encouraged to speak to any players who are not appropriately dressed and determine whether they should be dismissed for safety’s sake.
Hydration plays a role in preventing hypothermia, as dehydrated bodies cannot regulate temperature in cold weather in the same sense that dehydration causes problems in extreme heat. Teams should take regular water breaks no matter the temperature.
Practices may be shortened at the coach’s discretion. All warm-ups should be of appropriate length to fully prepare players for training, and sessions should include minimal periods when players are not moving.
Call the Inclement Weather Line: 703.324.5264
U4-U6: 1 hour per week | U6-U9 Practice: 1-1.5 hours per week with games on Saturdays | U9-U19 Practice: 1.5 hours twice a week with games on Saturdays
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Only for U9-U12 in November (Fall season) early June (Spring season) before school ends.
