RecPlus Rules

AGE GROUPS

RecPlus will follow the MSYSA/USYSA guidelines as shown below.  Yes, we understand that these birth dates are different than the standard recreational program that is based on calendar year and apologize in advance.  Players must play in their age group and are not allowed to play up or down.  These cutoff dates are the dates used by the travel programs.

Age Groups for 2010/2011 seasonal year

• U8 Division
  • Aug 1, 2002 - July 31, 2004
• U10 Division
  • Aug 1, 2000 - July 31, 2002
• U12 Division
  • Aug 1, 1998 - July 31, 2000
• U14 Division
  • Aug 1, 1996 - July 31, 1998

COACH SELECTION

RecPlus coaches are experienced coaches with above average qualifications and generally hold at least a USSF license or equivalent.  The RecPlus commissioner will perform the coach selection.  Coaching licenses are strongly recommended.

PLAYER EVALUATIONS (TRYOUTS)

We will hold player evaluations to determine player placement, prior to the rec season. These evaluations will determine which players are eligible for the RecPlus division.  The coaches that have been selected for the upcoming season will assist in the evaluation of each player.  

PLAYER PLACEMENT/TEAM FORMATION

Players will be placed on teams through a modified draft procedure.  Every player will be considered part of the draft.  Pre-formed teams considering the RecPlus league will not be permitted entry since this is contrary to our open draft and team equalizing process.  Pre-formed teams are encouraged to join our CSA travel organization. Final team formation will be approved by the RecPlus Commissioner.  Please note: ALL teams will practice in the Central practice area(Hallowing Point, Plum Point, Calvert Middle, ...).  Consideration will be made to help address car pooling but not guaranteed.  Rosters will be average 12 players with a maximum of 14. U8 will have 9-11 players.

GAMES

We expect 2/3 of your games to be played at home (Calvert County, typically central location) and the remaining in St. Mary's (typically Chancellor's Run Regional Park, Lexington Park) and/or Charles county.  Games will typically be held on Saturdays.  Every player must play 1/2 of a game.  Teams will play 8v8 soccer, including goalies, on a ~210' field.  U8-U10 play 25 min halves,  U12 play 30 min halves, U14 play 35 minute halves.  A size 4 soccer ball will be used (U14-size 5).  Offside rule applies and slide tackling is not allowed.  U8 will play a 7 v 7 format, using a smaller field.

RULES

CSA RecPlus uses the bylaws set forth by St. Mary's Youth Soccer as defined on their website as guidance with the following modifications:

• Participation of Travel Players
  • A RecPlus player may be invited to one travel tournament per season as an uncarded guest player.  The RecPlus coach must be contacted before the player is approached.  The RecPlus coach can deny the request if it conflicts with a RecPlus event.
  •  Any player found to be in violation of these rules will be suspended from RecPlus play for the remainder of the season.

For more information, please contact John Baker, jabaker2003@comcast.net.