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Soccer
is for every child, and Santa Rosa Youth Soccer League (SRYSL) makes
it happen! Whether
a novice player participating at the recreational level, or an
advanced player at the competitive level, SRYSL has a program suited
for everyone. SRYSL is
made up of seven clubs – Annadel, Central, Kenwood, Laguna,
Northwest Oaks, |
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Division
4 – Recreational |
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| Description: | A program for all Under 6 and Under 8 players (minimum age is 4 as of August 1st of playing year), and also for older players through Under 19 of any skill level. |
| Focus: | Soccer fundamentals and teamwork. |
| Active: | August 1 to late November. |
| League Games: | Teams compete against other teams in their SRYSL club or against other clubs within SRYSL. |
| Tournaments: | Teams (Under 10 and up) may participate in the citywide annual City Cup Tournament against teams from the other SRYSL clubs. |
| Forming Teams: | Equal-strength teams are formed by club age-group coordinators from all youths registered for Division 4 play in the club. Registration takes place within each club beginning in April each year. |
| Coaches: | Teams are coached by volunteer parents, some with state-level coaching licenses. |
| Travel: | Division 4 teams generally do not travel, unless electing to participate in the state-wide annual championships (Under 12 and older teams only). |
| Typical Costs: | Registration fees. |
| Division
3 - Developmental Competitive (Annadel, Central, Laguna, Northwest Oaks and Rincon Valley Clubs) |
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| Description: | A program for players interested in advancing their fundamental soccer skills and beginning to focus on soccer strategy and technique. Teams are formed at the Under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 19 ages. |
| Focus: | Advanced soccer fundamentals and beginning strategy. |
| Active: | Mid-June to mid-November for teams not competing in the statewide championship competition, which extends into March. |
| League Games: | Teams compete against other District V Division 3 teams from Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Del Norte and Sonoma Counties. |
| Tournaments: | Teams typically participate in several tournaments each year, some requiring overnight travel, and also may participate in the annual statewide championship tournament starting in January each year. |
| Trainings: | Two to three per week, generally at fields within the club boundaries. Teams may also participate in summer day camps with professional trainers. |
| Forming Teams: | Clubs host competitive tryouts between mid-April to May each year. Players who attend tryouts but are not selected for a team are placed with Division 4 teams. |
| Coaches: | Teams are coached by volunteer parents typically with state-level coaching licenses, some advanced. Many also have referee licenses. Many teams also receive training from paid trainers or attend weeklong soccer camps. |
| Travel: | Varies. Includes league travel in District V, and may include tournament travel throughout Northern California. |
| Typical Costs: | Registration fees, tournament fees, travel costs, uniforms and trainer costs. |
| Division
1 - Advanced Competitive (United Club) |
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| Description: | A program for players dedicated to learning advanced soccer skills, techniques and strategy, and wanting to play competitive soccer at the highest levels of youth soccer in the United States. Teams are formed at the Under 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 ages. |
| Focus: | Advanced soccer skills, techniques and strategy, and competitive play. |
| Active: | Year-round with 8 to 10 weeks of breaks for Under 14 and below. May to August and December to April for Under 15 and above. |
| League Games: | Teams compete against other Division 1 teams in United State Soccer Federation-sanctioned leagues, with away games generally in the North Bay and occasionally in Sacramento and the East Bay. |
| Tournaments: | Teams typically participate in several tournaments each year, most requiring overnight travel. Under 11 and older teams also participate in the annual statewide championship tournament starting in January each year. |
| Trainings: | Two to three per week, generally at Place to Play or Belluzzo Fields in Santa Rosa. Teams may also participate in summer day camps with United staff or other professional trainers. |
| Forming Teams: | United annually hosts community-wide open tryouts in March (Under 13 and below players) and April (Under 14 and above players). Players who attend tryouts but are not selected for a team are open to register for Division 3 tryouts with other SRYSL clubs. |
| Coaches: | Teams are coached by paid professional coaches who have typically played competitive soccer as professionals or at college, and who have national-level coaching licenses. Many also have referee licenses. Many teams also receive training from other professional coaches on the United staff and Olympic Development Program staff. |
| Travel: | Varies. Includes league and tournament travel in Northern California. Top teams travel nationally. Generally the travel commitment increases with the age group. |
| Typical Costs: | Registration fees, annual fees ($800 to $1,000), tournament fees, travel costs, training camp fees, and uniforms. |
| Still have questions? Contact a Club Board or call (707) 544-8369 | |
