U10 - U14 Rec Plus
Division 4 Rec Plus Program

Overview
The Rec Plus Program is an extension of the clubs recreational program. The players who participate in the Rec+ program come from the regular recreational program and there are no tryouts or player rankings associated with assigning players to the program. The Rec+ program was started to provide players a more intense soccer experience, with a higher level of commitment of both time and money than the regular recreational program, but with less of a commitment of time and other resources generally associated with Division 3 and above.

The highlights of the Rec Plus Program include: U10 and U12 age groups may opt to play Rec + (at the U14 age group, ONLY Rec+ is offered and assuming there are adequate volunteer coach sign ups, no U14 players will be turned away from playing Rec+ soccer), professional training sessions, about twice as many games than the regular recreational program, two tournaments with the Danville 'White Plus' teams, more travel (to Danville) and additional cost (currently $135) to cover the training and tournaments.

We pull coaches as we need them and those who register first will be pulled first.  No tryout or other criteria is used to determine team placement.  As with traditional Rec, Rec+ is dependent upon volunteer coaches and those who volunteer will be given priority in team placement for their child. 
 
Players will not be held over from a prior seasons.  Rec+ coaches can request to work witn one specified assistant coach per team; a second assistant coach will be determined once teams are formed.  Rec+ games can be played on Saturday and/or Sunday with some weekday evenings under lit fields.  Rec + games are played in San Ramon and neighboring cities.  Rec+ parents are expected to volunteer to support one of three tournaments and fill a variety of team roles. 
Contact vp.rec@sanramonsoccer.org for additional information.
 

Rec Plus Season
Rec+ season starts in July with games starting in August with games complete in mid-November.  Some teams will participate in a District 3 Rec+ tournament in the beginning of December. League games are run in Danville, Livermore, Dublin and San Ramon and are held on Saturdays and some Sundays with some weekday evenings on lit fields. The San Ramon/Danville programs hold two tournaments during the soccer season. The cost of the San Ramon/Danville and District 3 tournaments are included in the Rec+ program fees.

 
2010 Division 4 Rec Plus Calendar Overview

Coaches Meetings  
Tues, July 13th 630pm Rec+ U10-U14 & U16-U19 Copper Coaches Meeting
  San Ramon Soccer Office
   
Wed, July 21st 630pm Rec U7-U12 Rec Coaches Meeting 
  San Ramon Community Center, Alcosta and Bollinger
   
Wed, Aug 4th, 630 pm Rec U5-U6  Coaches Meeting
  Location TBD
Season  
Week of June 6th Team/Coach formation
Week of July 25th Players notified of team U7-U19 Rec, Rec+, Copper
   
Week of Aug 1st Practices may begin
Week of Aug 8th Players notified of team placement U5-6
Week of Aug 16th Rec Instructor Program U7-U10
Week of Aug 28th Rec League Games Begin
Week of Aug 28th Rec+ Kick-Off Tournament       
   
Week of Sept 4th No Games Labor Day Weekend
   
Week of Oct 2nd Saddleback Tourney Rec +Girls
Oct. 2 & 3 Photo Day
Week of Oct 9th Saddleback Tourney Rec +Boys
   
Week of Nov 6th League games end
Week of Nov 13th All Stars
   
Week of Dec 5th  Crossroads Invitational, League Winners for U10-14
Week of Dec 5th  Sunset Invitational, League Winners for


Registration
Early registration begins March 1. Click here to Register. Rec+ players are registered through the normal club registration process.  When registering for the Rec+ program, parents should select the "U10-U14 Rec Plus" option and follow the registration instructions. Any problems or questions related to registering for the Rec+ program should be directed to the club registrar. NOTE: Players are assigned to teams solely by registration date so sign up early.

Team Formation
It is the intent of the Rec+ program to accommodate all interested players; however, it is possible more players will be interested in playing Rec+ soccer than the program can support while permitting the club to maintaining a quality regular recreational program. Should this be the case, acceptance into the program and assignment to teams will be strictly on a first come, first-serve basis, based on a player's date of registration. The one exception is the players of Rec+ coaches who are automatically accepted into the program. Players not accepted into the program due to space limits will be assigned to a team in the regular recreation program. Coaches are not permitted to hold players over from one season to the next. Additionally, special request for team assignments will not be considered.

Rosters
Recreational players will be placed on teams as space permits by the end of July. Team rosters will be posted on SRS's website in August. If you have not heard from a coach by mid-August, please notify SRS at  info@sanramonsoccer.org for follow-up.
Practice will begin in August and the games begin the weekend prior to Labor Day. Practices are held during the week and the games played primarily on the weekends with some games during weekdays under lit fields. Game schedules will be posted by the mid August with most age groups playing for approximately ten weeks.
 
Coaching and Training
Coaches are selected by the SRS Age Group Coordinators from parent volunteers. Many of our volunteer coaches hold coaching licenses and many have a love for the game to teach players the basics. Volunteering to coach offers a rewarding opportunity to work with children and build their individual and team playing skills. All coaches, assistant coaches and team managers are required to register for the club. Click here to Register.
 
SRS provides support to volunteer coaches by sponsoring free training, coaching curriculum handouts, and free coaching clinics beginning in August. Additional training is available through CYSA and NSCAA coaching courses. The exclusive SRS Rec Instructor Program is unique in that it provides training for coaches from U7-U10 teams. Details are available at the annual Coaches Meeting held in July prior to the start of the training season in August.

Professional Training
The teams in the Rec+ program have access to a professional training for one hour every other week, for three months starting in August. The cost of the trainer is included in the Rec+ program fees. 

Volunteer Roles
Parent volunteers support the program by taking roles as the coach, assistant coach, team manager, banner set-up, snack coordinator, field marshal and treasurer to name a few.   This level of activity can only happen with the involvement and dedication of large numbers of volunteers. Coaches, referees, and age group coordinators are always in short supply and only families who volunteer for those roles can be guaranteed placement in the Rec Program in 2010. Otherwise, acceptance in the program is subject to space availability. The number of teams and players placed is determined by the number of volunteer coaches in any given age group. Volunteer coaches are permitted to request two assistant coaches when registering. Every effort will be made to place the assistant on your team, however it is subject to coach availability. 

Uniforms
San Ramon Soccer Rec+ uniforms have not changed from last year (2009). 

See UNIFORM POLICY 2010/11 .  Uniforms may be purchased at:
 
Soccer Pro
6635 Dublin Blvd., Ste. F
Dublin, CA94568
925.803.4435

  Recreational Rules and Guidelines
U10 Rules and Guidelines  
# of Players (on the field)  7 + GK = 8
Uniforms Home - Blue Jersey; Away - White Side Jersey
Field Size  70 x 45 yards
Ball Size  4
Length of Game  25 min halves: 2 halves = 50 mins
Referees  Yes (If available)
Substitution Rules  1) Unlimited substitutions:
  a. Prior to your own team’s throw-in.
  b. Prior to either teams goal kick.
  c. After a goal is made by either team.
  d. During injury time-out by either team.
  e. At halftime by either team.
Off-Side  1) Yes
  2) A player is off-side if she is standing between the last line of
  the opposing team’s defensive players and the opposing team’s
  goal line at the time a ball is passed to her by one of her teammates.
  3) Exceptions to the Rule…
  a. The player is in her own half of the field of play.
  b. There are two opponents nearer to their own goal line than
  she is.
  c. The ball was last touched or played by an opponent.
  d. The player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, corner
  kick, throw in, or when the referee drops it.
  e. Referee’s final call.
   
   
 Indirect Free Kick  1) Awarded for a minor foul violation and offside.
  2) The ball must be touched by a second player for a goal to be scored.
   
   
Out of Bounds  1) When the entire ball has crossed the goal line or sideline,
  whether the ball is on the ground or in the air.
  2) When the Referee has blown the whistle.
Overtime Period  1) No overtime period in league games, even if the game ends in a tie. 
  2) Rules subject to change in tournament play.
Throw-in  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by throwing it in from the nearest sideline.
Goal Kick  1) Yes
  2) Goalkeeper or Player restarts the ball by kicking it from
  anywhere within the lined goal box.
Corner Kick  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by kicking it from the corner arc.
Playing Time  Every player must see equal amount of playing time, unless
  player is injured or sick.
Spectators/Parents/Fans 1) Must sit/stand on the opposite side of the field, away from
  coaches and players.
  2) Do not coach your daughter from the sideline, but give
  positive feedback. She is encouraged to take direction from the
  head coach only.
League Standings Standings are maintained to determine a League Champion.
   
   
  Recreational Rules and Guidelines
U10 Rules and Guidelines (continued)  
Bleeding/Blood 1) Any player bleeding from wound must leave the field of play
  until the bleeding has stopped or is bandaged appropriately.
  2) Substitution is ok.
Jewelry No jewelry allowed, except if a player is wearing a medical alert
  bracelet to avoid injury.
Violations  
(Misconduct/Dangerous Play) MAJOR:
  1) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
  2) Trips an opponent.
  3) Jumps at an opponent.
  4) Charges opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.
  5) Charges/Tackles an opponent from behind.
  6) Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent or spits at her.
  7) Holds an opponent.
  8) Pushes an opponent.
  9) Handles the ball with hand or arm.
  MINOR:
  1) Play in dangerous manner.
  2) Fair charge when ball is not playable.
  3) Intentionally obstruct an opponent.
  4) Charge goalkeeper in goal area.
  5) Goalkeeper wastes time by not releasing ball into play.
  Yellow Card: Signifies that a player has a received a formal
  caution. If a player receives 2 yellow cards in one game then
  they shall be ejected from the game.
  Red Card: Signifies that a player has been ejected from the
  game.
Mercy Rule  1) No goal advantage shall be in excess of 6 goals.
  2) If further goals are scored after 6, then these goals will not be
  counted and reported on the game card.
  3) A team with a 6 goal advantage must be encouraged to make
  a certain amount of passes, moves, and/or touches on the ball
  before going to goal. This # is determined by the coach.
   
  Recreational Rules and Guidelines
U12 Rules and Guidelines  
# of Players (on the field)  10 + GK = 11
Uniforms Home - Blue Jersey; Away - White Side Jersey
Field Size  70 x 45 yards
Ball Size  4
Length of Game  30 min halves: 2 halves = 60 mins
  Referees Yes
Substitution Rules 1) Unlimited substitutions:
  a. Prior to your own team’s throw-in.
  b. Prior to either teams goal kick.
  c. After a goal is made by either team.
  d. During injury time-out by either team.
  e. At halftime by either team.
Off-Side  1) Yes
  2) A player is off-side if she is standing between the last line of
  the opposing team’s defensive players and the opposing team’s
  goal line at the time a ball is passed to her by one of her teammates.
  3) Exceptions to the Rule…
  a. The player is in her own half of the field of play.
  b. There are two opponents nearer to their own goal line than she is.
  c. The ball was last touched or played by an opponent.
  d. The player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, corner
  kick, throw in, or when the referee drops it.
  e. Referee’s final call.
Direct Free Kick  1) Awarded for a major foul violation.
  2) A goal may be scored directly from this kick.
  Indirect Free Kick 1) Awarded for a minor foul violation and offside.
  2) The ball must be touched by a second player for a goal to be scored.
Penalty Kick  1) Awarded when a major foul is committed by a defender in
  their own penalty area.
Out of Bounds  1) When the entire ball has crossed the goal line or sideline,
  whether the ball is on the ground or in the air.
  2) When the Referee has blown the whistle.
Overtime Period  1) No overtime period in league games, even if the game ends in a tie.
  2) Rules subject to change in tournament play.
Throw-in  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by throwing it in from the nearest sideline.
Goal Kick  1) Yes
  2) Goalkeeper or Player restarts the ball by kicking it from
  anywhere within the lined goal box.
Corner Kick  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by kicking it from the corner arc.
Playing Time  Every player must see equal amount of playing time, unless
  player is injured or sick.
Spectators/Parents/Fans  1) Must sit/stand on the opposite side of the field, away from
  coaches and players.
  2) Do not coach your daughter from the sideline, but give
  positive feedback. She is encouraged to take direction from the
  head coach only.
League Standings  Standings are maintained to determine a League Champion.
   
  Recreational Rules and Guidelines
U12 Rules and Guidelines (continued)  
Bleeding/Blood  1) Any player bleeding from wound must leave the field of play
  until the bleeding has stopped or is bandaged appropriately.
  2) Substitution is ok.
Jewelry  No jewelry allowed, except if a player is wearing a medical alert
  bracelet to avoid injury.
Violations  
(Misconduct/Dangerous Play) MAJOR:
  1) Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
  2) Trips an opponent.
  3) Jumps at an opponent.
  4) Charges opponent in a violent or dangerous manner.
  5) Charges/Tackles an opponent from behind.
  6) Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent or spits at her.
  7) Holds an opponent.
  8) Pushes an opponent.
  9) Handles the ball with hand or arm.
   
  MINOR:
  1) Play in dangerous manner.
  2) Fair charge when ball is not playable.
  3) Intentionally obstruct an opponent.
  4) Charge goalkeeper in goal area.
  5) Goalkeeper wastes time by not releasing ball into play.
   
  Yellow Card: Signifies that a player has a received a formal
  caution. If a player receives 2 yellow cards in one game then
  they shall be ejected from the game.
  Red Card: Signifies that a player has been ejected from the
  game.
Mercy Rule  1) No goal advantage shall be in excess of 6 goals.
  2) If further goals are scored after 6, then these goals will not be
  counted and reported on the game card.
  3) A team with a 6 goal advantage must be encouraged to make
  a certain amount of passes, moves, and/or touches on the ball
  before going to goal. This # is determined by the coach.
   
  Recreational Rules and Guidelines
U14/U16/I19 Rules and Guidelines  
# of Players (on the field)  10 + GK = 11
Uniforms Home - Blue Jersey; Away - White Side Jersey
Field Size  100 x 50 yards
Ball Size 5
Length of Game  U14: 35 min halves: 2 halves = 70 mins
  U16: 40 min halves: 2 halves = 80 mins
  U19: 45 min halves: 2 halves = 90 mins
Referees  Yes
Substitution Rules  1) Unlimited substitutions:
  a. Prior to your own team’s throw-in.
  b. Prior to either teams goal kick.
  c. After a goal is made by either team.
  d. During injury time-out by either team.
  e. At halftime by either team.
Off-Side  1) Yes
  2) A player is off-side if she is standing between the last line of
  the opposing team’s defensive players and the opposing team’s
  goal line at the time a ball is passed to her by one of her
  teammates.
  3) Exceptions to the Rule…
  a. The player is in her own half of the field of play.
  b. There are two opponents nearer to their own goal line than
  she is.
  c. The ball was last touched or played by an opponent.
  d. The player receives the ball directly from a goal kick, corner
  kick, throw in, or when the referee drops it.
  e. Referee’s final call.
Direct Free Kick  1) Awarded for a major foul violation.
  2) A goal may be scored directly from this kick.
Indirect Free Kick  1) Awarded for a minor foul violation and offside.
  2) The ball must be touched by a second player for a goal to be scored.
Penalty Kick  1) Awarded when a major foul is committed by a defender in
  their own penalty area.
Out of Bounds  1) When the entire ball has crossed the goal line or sideline,
  whether the ball is on the ground or in the air.
  2) When the Referee has blown the whistle.
Overtime Period  1) No overtime period in league games, even if the game ends in a tie.
  2) Rules subject to change in tournament play.
Throw-in  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by throwing it in from the nearest sideline.
Goal Kick  1) Yes
  2) Goalkeeper or Player restarts the ball by kicking it from
  anywhere within the lined goal box.
Corner Kick  1) Yes
  2) Player restarts the ball by kicking it from the corner arc.
Playing Time  Every player must see equal amount of playing time, unless
  player is injured or sick.
Bleeding/Blood  1) Any player bleeding from wound must leave the field of play
  until the bleeding has stopped or is bandaged appropriately.
  2) Substitution is ok.
League Standings  Standings are maintained to determine a League Champion.
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