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U10 and U13/14 Rec Game rules for spring 2021

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For the spring 2021 season, we will be following the below game rules in the U10 and U13/14 rec divisions. We will be playing in a cross-club division with NRU in Blacksburg.

U10 RULES- 2021

  • The field will be 50 x 30. The goals will be 6 x 12s.  The fields will be lined.
  • All teams will use a size 4 ball 
  • All teams will play 5v5, 4 field players and a goalkeeper.
  • All players will play a minimum of 50% of the playing time.
  • 1 center referee will be used.
    • Substitutions may be made during any stoppage (after injuries, before goal kicks, after goals, before a team’s kick-in, between quarters and at the half).
    • Each game will consist of 2 twenty-five minute halves. There will be a one a five minute halftime.
  • Throw-ins will be taken by the team that did not touch the ball last as it went over the sideline
  • When the goalkeeper takes possession of the ball, the keeper can then roll the ball or pass the ball (Punting and Drop kicking are not allowed) to his/her teammates.  
  • Players will retreat to mid-field.
    • Once the opposing team has retreated to mid-field, the goalkeeper can then roll the ball or pass the ball (Punting and Drop kicking are not allowed) to his/her teammates.  Or a goal kick to his/her players has been taken.
      • The opposing team cannot cross the midfield line until the defender has touched the ball
  • Heading the ball is not allowed and will result in a direct free kick for the opposing team.
    • The penalty for intentional heading is an indirect kick. Unintentional headers are dropped balls.
  • Offsides will not be called by the referee, unless there is blatant “cherry-picking.”
  • Free Kicks – All free kicks are direct or indirect and opponents are at least 8 yards from the ball until it is in play. The ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker does not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player. If the free kick is a direct and is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal is awarded. If the free kick is an indirect, it must be touched by another player before being shot into the goal.

U14 RULES- 2021

  • The field will be 50 x 30. The goals will be 6 x 12s.  The fields will be lined.
  • All teams will use a size 5 ball 
  • All teams will play 5v5, 4 field players and a goalkeeper.
  • All players will play a minimum of 50% of the playing time.
  • 1 center referee will be used.
    • Substitutions may be made during any stoppage (after injuries, before goal kicks, after goals, before a team’s kick-in, between quarters and at the half).
    • Each game will consist of 2 twenty-five minute halves. There will be a one a five minute halftime.
  • Throw-ins will be taken by the team that did not touch the ball last as it went over the sideline
  • When the goalkeeper takes possession of the ball, the keeper can then roll the ball or pass the ball (Punting and Drop kicking are not allowed) to his/her teammates.  
  • Offsides will not be called by the referee, unless there is blatant “cherry-picking.”
  • Free Kicks – All free kicks are direct or indirect and opponents are at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in play. The ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker does not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player. If the free kick is a direct and is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal is awarded. If the free kick is an indirect, it must be touched by another player before being shot into the goal.
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Save at Dick’s All Weekend 3/12-15

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Get geared up for the fall season at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Christiansburg.

CSC Families receive 20% off storewide the entire weekend of March 12-15th + we’re now getting 10% back on all purchases to put toward our club-wide fundraising efforts.

All players* will need cleats, shin guards, water bottle, athletic bottoms, and a ball. We provide the home and away jerseys and one pair of socks per player for any that selected that during registration. (Be sure to keep your provided equipment for the spring season.)

*PreK & K can wear sneakers, but all other divisions will need to wear cleats.

Ball sizes:
Size 3, PreK-U8
Size 4 – U10 and Academy
Size 5 – U13+

Download or screen shot your special CSC coupon here: https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O2419WMJ&token=Gsu9qgyQmIY7ro1Asy58kgJXzoVYGJ1E3SRItIQnNevfeIyDITqm-4xEDHJvVpP3y3ptSsE687MDH-U-NbVFkA2

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Time for soccer!

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Update: Registration for the spring season is closed. Registration for the fall season will open in July. We hope to see you then.

Registration is now open for players 3 -18 years old. To register, click on Register along the upper left side of our website, http://www.csoccer.org.

Registration will remain open through Sunday, 21 February.

Registration fees for the rec program are:
$55 for PreK and Kindergarten
$65 for U8+

Registration for the two other programs are:
$80 for Developmental Academy Program, plus any uniform fees
$175 for the competitive travel program, plus travel, coach, and uniform fees

All programs will have a $3 service fee per transaction. Please see explanation below. 

All rec divisions will begin play in March.

Academy and Travel players will receive their start dates from their managers or coaches.

All players will need a soccer ball, shin guards, water bottle, cleats, and appropriate athletic clothing.

We provide soccer socks and home/away jerseys to all players that selected that option during registration.

Don’t forget to register as a volunteer. We ALWAYS need coaches and team managers. No soccer or coaching experience necessary; we provide all training and equipment.

Rec Divisions:
PreK – players 3-4 years old. Coed.
Kindergarten – players of kindergarten age.  Coed.
U8 – players 8 years old and under (or first and second grade).
U10 – players 10 years old and under (or third and fourth grade).
U13 – players 13 years old or under (or players in fifth, sixth, or seventh grade).
U18 – players 18 years old or younger (or eighth through twelfth grade).

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Congratulations, Team

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Please help us in congratulating our 18UG team for their recent performance at the 2020 Piedmont Shootout.

The team, head coaches by Matt Mullens, were finalists at the tournament held in Martinsville last weekend.

They competed in the Women’s U19 High School Division with wins again Salem, VAFC, Botetourt, and PYSL, and a draw with Vista Freedom FC finishing with a tournament record of 3-0-1.

Great showing team! We’re so proud of you. What a way to end your season.

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Waiver: Communicable Disease Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement

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The following waiver must be read and agreed to prior to registering your player for the 2020-21 season.

Please take the time to review this waiver so you feel comfortable agreeing to it at the time of registration.

 

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of the 2020-2021 season hosted by Christiansburg Soccer Club Inc , event or program (the ‘Program’) including, but not limited to, events and activities, observation or use of facilities or equipment, participation in or acting as a spectator during any program (collectively ‘Participation’), the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that, on behalf of him or herself and any of his or her minor children:

I am aware there are risks of exposure to directly or indirectly arising out of, contributed to, by, or resulting from an outbreak of any and all communicable disease, including but not limited to, the virus “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)”, which is responsible for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation thereof, as a result of my Participation in the Program.

I am aware that my Participation or that of my minor children includes a risk of possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19; and that while particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my Participation and the Participation of any of my minor children; and,

I willingly agree, on behalf of myself and any of my minor children, to comply with the stated, reasonable, and/or customary terms and conditions related to my Participation—and that of my minor children—as regards protection against infectious diseases; and if I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself and my minor children, as appropriate, from Participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, children and next of kin (‘Releasors’), HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Christiansburg Soccer Club Inc, it’s officers, officials, agents, consultants, and/or the Town of Christiansburg, Town of Blacksburg, Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Public Schools System employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (‘Releasees’), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND AGREE TO IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

 

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Time to Register for Spring Soccer

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It’s that great time of year again. It’s time to register for spring  soccer!

Registration is now open for players 3 -18 years old. To register, click on Register along the upper left side of our website.

Registration fees for the rec program are:
$55 for PreK and Kindergarten
$65 for U8+

Registration for the two other programs are:
$80 for Developmental Academy Program, plus any uniform fees
$175 for the competitive travel program, plus travel, coach, and uniform fees

All programs will have a $3 service fee per transaction. Please see explanation below. 

Rec U8+ practices will begin the week of 9 March.
Kindergarten will begin on 20 March
PreK will begin on 21 March

Academy and Travel players will receive their start dates from their managers or coaches.

All players will need a soccer ball, shin guards, water bottle, cleats, and appropriate athletic clothing.  Returning fall players will need their issued home/away jerseys and socks. A replacement jersey set is available for $15 if you cannot find your previous set. Replacement sets can be purchased at the time of registration.

We provide soccer socks and home/away jerseys to all new spring players – players that did not play in the fall of 2019 and did not receive jersey.

Don’t forget to register as a volunteer. We ALWAYS need coaches and team managers. No soccer or coaching experience necessary; we provide all training and equipment.

Divisions:
PreK – players 3-4 years old. Practices and plays Saturday mornings 11:15-12. Coed.
Kindergarten – players of kindergarten age. Practices and plays Friday evenings 6-7p. Coed.
U8 – players 8 years old and under (or first and second grade). One weeknight practice and one Saturday morning game per week.
U10 – players 10 years old and under (or third and fourth grade). One weeknight practice and one Saturday morning game per week. May play inter-league with NRU.
U13 – players 13 years old or under (or players in fifth, sixth, or seventh grade). Two weeknight practices and one Saturday morning game per week. May play inter-league with NRU.
U18 – players 18 years old or younger (or eighth through twelfth grade). Two weeknight practices and one Saturday game. Plays inter-league with NRU.

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During the off-season, our registration platform, Blue Sombrero, switched to SportsConnect. With the change came a change in how their services are paid for. Now they charge a $3/transaction service fee. This applies to all transactions, including one-time payments and payment plan payments. Each payment of the payment plan options will incur a $3/transaction fee. If you are a travel player and you choose the three payments payment plan, then you will have a total of $9 in service fees split between each payment.

The $3 transaction service fee goes directly to SportsConnect and does not pay for any fees from CSC.

 

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Registration OPEN – Fall Rec PreK-U18

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Registration for the 2019 fall rec soccer season is now open. Register Now

Registration is for all rec players 3 years old to 18 years old, PreK through High School.

***Special Extended Registration for Back-to-School***

Registration has been extended until Monday, August 19th at noon. If you missed registration, now is your chance to get in on the fun. Registration for rec will remain open until Monday. All other programs are closed. 

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– Fall rec registration opens 7/8/19 at 6a and will remain open until Friday, 8/9/19 at 6p. Registrations received after the close will incur a $15 late fee.  Please make sure you register before the deadline. Due to the large number of players we have each season, we have been unable to accept late registrations in most divisions.

•We accept all players 3-18. Players must be three years old by September 6, 2019.

•The fall season will last for eight weeks. Practices for U8+ will begin the week of August 26th. Kindergarten will begin Friday, September 6th. PreK and U8+ games will begin Saturday, September 7th.

•The season fee is $55 for PreK & K and $65 for U8+, payable at the time of registration via credit cards only. There is a payment plan option for U8+.   **There will be a late fee of $15 after 8/9/19 6p.

•Games will begin the weekend of September 6th.

•All of our rec coaches are volunteers. Please consider volunteering your time this season. Volunteering to coach can be completed at the time of your player registration. Contact Michelle Ireland, christiansburgsoccer@gmail.com, with any questions.

•All players are required to have shin guards, athletic shorts/pants, ball (PreK, K, and U8 need a size 3 ball, U10 a size 4 ball, and U13+ need a size 5 ball), and water bottle. PreK is allowed to wear athletic shoes, ALL OTHERS MUST have cleats. No exceptions.

•Team rosters will be posted 1-2 weeks AFTER the close of registration.

• Practices/Games:

•PreK practices and plays Saturdays 11:15-12

•Kindergarten practices and plays Friday evenings 6-7

•U8, one 60 minute weeknight practice, one Saturday morning game

•U10, one 75 minute weeknight practice, one Saturday morning game

•U13, two 75-90 minute weeknight practices, one Saturday morning game

•U18, two 90 minutes weeknight practices, one Saturday game. Some games may be double-headers and may be scheduled in the afternoon.

•The Club provides a team jersey and one pair of soccer socks to each new player. Each player will receive one “home” jersey and one “away” jersey.

•The scheduled ending date for the season is October 25th, with the following  weekend reserved for make-up games.

Register Now

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2019-2020 Season Travel Tryouts

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Travel/Competitive Tryouts for the 2019-2020 season are announced.

Tryouts for the 14U-19U teams for the fall 2019 Season have been announced.

We will be holding one night of tryouts for players born 2005 through entering seniors*.

When: Thursday, May 23rd
TIme: 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Christiansburg Middle School

Please have players arrive to the field 15 minutes prior to starting so they can get their numbers and warm-up.

All players must be pre-registered to attend tryouts. Registration for tryouts is free.

Tryouts are open to all new, rec, or travel players birth year 2010* and above, from any area or club.

Players are allowed to tryout for a birth year one year above their own, however they MUST also attend the tryout dates for their current birth year.

Interested players must be pre-registered for tryouts. Pre-Registration is free and will open Monday, April 22nd.

All tryouts will take place at Christiansburg Middle School from 6:00-7:30p at the date below.

2019-2020 Season Travel Tryouts
May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
DOB 2008 / 2006 2009 / 2007 2008 / 2006 2009 / 2007 Make-up/Extra
Gender Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Boys & Girls

 

5/6 & 5/8 – DOB 08/06 Boys & Girls

5/7 & 5/9 – DOB 09/07 Boys & Girls

5/10 – Make-up or extra

Friday, May 10th will be used a make-up date or if we need extra time for any age groups.

Rosters will be released the week of June 3rd or at the conclusion of the current team’s season.

Roster acceptance deadline is June 9th.

Full Tryout Policy can he read here.

*2010 players will tryout on the 2009 dates.

Birth years 2005 and older will have their tryouts scheduled at a later date.

 

If you have any questions, contact us at christiansburgsoccer@gmail.com

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