Recreational Soccer Overview
REC
Fall 2019 Registration is Open!
(Also check out our summer CYA Camps & Clinics)
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CYA's recreational program was formed in 1971 and is committed to teaching the game of soccer to kids in the Chantilly area. Our league currently offers age divisions from U4 (2016) through U19 (2001).
Purpose
The recreational soccer program that is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players without the emphasis on travel or high level competition. The purpose of recreational soccer is to provide an opportunity for the participants to have fun, learn the sport, and develop life skills including a life long love of the game.
Primary Objectives
Fun! It is critical that players involved in youth soccer enjoy the game in which they are playing. The organization must instill a passion and enjoyment in the game, particularly how players perceive their coach(es) and interact with them. A leading reason players under 12 discontinue soccer is because they no longer enjoy the game. It has become work.
Development: A necessary element to support fun, without it training and games get stale because there is no improvement.
Life skills: In our case taught through the sport of soccer
On This Page
- Fall 2019 Registration
- Program Contacts
- Games, Practices and Ball Size by Age Group
- Uniforms
- Coach, Assistant Coach and Team Parent Volunteers
- Division & Age Group Coordinators (AGCs)
- Refund Policy
Fall 2019 Registration
Fall 2019 Registration deadlines and fees are as follows:
- Early registration through June 30 - discounted rate of $135 for bantams, $155 for juniors/seniors
- Normal registration through July 31 - $145 for bantams, $165 for juniors/seniors
- Late registration through August 31 - an additional late fee of $25 applies. Totaling $170 for bantams and $190 for juniors/seniors - placement on a team is NOT GUARANTEED with late registration.
- Non-Fairfax County Fee. Players who reside outside Fairfax County, by zip code, have an additional $30 Fee. This fee is paid directly to Fairfax County each season.
Registrants should expect to be contacted by their assigned coaches after August 15. If you haven't heard from a coach by August 22, please contact the appropriate Age-Group Coordinator (AGC). All recreational games will begin on September 7 and run through November 2, with no games on October 12 (Columbus Day weekend).
Recreational Program Contacts
| Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Bantam Division Coordinator (U5-U7) | Tyson Faircloth | SoccerBantams@chantillyyouth.org |
| Junior Division Coordinator (U8-U10) | Tim Schaad | SoccerJuniors@chantillyyouth.org |
| Senior Division Coordinator (U11-U19) | Patrick Campbell | SoccerSFL@chantillyyouth.org |
Games, Practices, and Ball Size by Age Group
Aligning with US Soccer standards, CYA recreational leagues group players by the calendar year of their birth. We will attempt to honor as many requests to "play up" as possible for any players that wish to play up to remain with classmates or existing teams. Players are not permitted to "play down" for any reason. If you are interested in playing up, please note that request when registering.
For U4 to U10 - Bantams & Juniors
|
Age Group |
Game Days |
Game Format |
Practice(s) |
Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U4 (2016) | 8 Saturdays | 2v2 (3 or 4 concurrent games) | None | 3 |
| U5 (2015) | 8 Saturdays | 2v2 (3 or 4 concurrent games) | None | 3 |
| U6 (2014) | 8 Saturdays | 2v2 (3 or 4 concurrent games) | 1/week on a weekday if coach is able | 3 |
| U7 (2013) | 8 Saturdays | 3v3 (~3 concurrent games) | 1/week on a weekday | 3 |
| U8 (2012) | 8 Saturdays | 4v4 (2 concurrent games, no goalkeepers) | 2/week on weekdays | 3 |
| U9 (2011) | 8 Saturdays | 7v7 (inc goalkeeper) | 2/week on weekdays | 4 |
| U10 (2010) | 8 Saturdays | 7v7 (inc goalkeeper) | 2/week on weekdays | 4 |
For Senior Division U11 - U19
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Age Group |
Game Days |
Game Format |
Practice(s) |
Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U11 (2009) | Saturday or Sunday | 9v9 (inc goalkeeper) | 2/week on weekdays | 4 |
| U12 (2008) | Saturday or Sunday | 9v9 (inc goalkeeper) | 2/week on weekdays | 4 |
| U13 (2007) | Saturday or Sunday | 11v11 | 2/week on weekdays | 5 |
| U14 (2006) | Saturday or Sunday | 11v11 | 2/week on weekdays | 5 |
| U15 (2005) - U16 (2004) | Saturday or Sunday | 11v11 | 2/week on weekdays | 5 |
| U17 (2003) - U19 (2001) | Saturday or Sunday | 11v11 | 2/week on weekdays | 5 |
Beginning at U11, your child will play on a CYA team participating the the Suburban Friendship League (SFL). The SFL is a recreational soccer league that includes teams from throughout Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. The SFL season is 7 or 8 games with an end-of-season tournament. Since this is a recreational league, there are no tryouts and everyone plays on a team. Want to “play up” an age group? Revise your registration to indicate that preference or contact the appropriate Age Group Coordinator (AGC) via contacts listed on this page.
For U11 - U19 (Suburban Friendship League):
SFL Field Status | SFL Field Directions
Uniforms
Parents are responsible for obtaining uniforms directly from Soccer Post DC:
Address: 13041C Lee jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA, 22033
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday - 9am - 5pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
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Coach, Assistant Coach, and Team Parent Volunteers
CYA Soccer is supported by an outstanding group of volunteer coaches and parents across all recreational age groups. Coaching is a rewarding experience, and CYA will support you with training materials and educational opportunities.
Please indicate your interest in coaching or being a team parent when registering your player.
Need to volunteer in order for a background check? Formally indicate that you'd like to volunteer for a specific age group using our registration system.
Do you need to register to volunteer? Yes, if you plan to be on the fields with the kids in the role of a head coach, assistant coach, or "parent helper" facilitating a game. Team managers that coordinate activities (snacks, etc) do not need to volunteer.
Division & Age Group Coordinators (AGCs)
| Bantam U5-U7 | Junior U8-U10 | Senior U11-U19 |
Tim Schaad Bantam Division Coordinator |
Tyson Faircloth Junior Division Coordinator |
Patrick Campbell Senior/SFL Division Coordinator |
| Age Group Coordinators (AGC) | Age Group Coordinators (AGC) | Age Group Coordinators (AGC) |
| U4/U5 Coed (2015-16) - Byron Snow | U8 Girls (2012) - Kate Wilke | U11 Girls (2009) - Charlie Zimmerman |
| U9 Girls (2011) - Patrick Campbell | U12 Girls (2008) - Randy Jones | |
| U6 Girls (2014) - OPEN | U10 Girls (2010) - Kate Wilke | U13 Girls (2007) - Dan Conrad |
| U7 Girls (2013) - OPEN | U14 Girls (2006) - Jon Casey | |
| U8 Boys (2012) - OPEN | U15-16 Girls (2005-2004) - James Metzger | |
| U6 Boys (2014) - Tim Schaad | U9 Boys (2011) - Nicole White | U17-19 Girls (2003-2001) - Andy Mudge |
| U7 Boys (2013) - OPEN | U10 Boys (2010) - Dave Lin and Nicole Wood | |
| U11 Boys (2009) - Ross Raphael | ||
| U12 Boys (2008) - Susan Frank | ||
| U13 Boys (2007) - Byron Snow | ||
| U14 Boys (2006) - Anne Hanover | ||
| U15-16 Boys (2005-2004) - Peter Daniel | ||
| U17-19 Boys (2003-2001) - Rich Schwarzkopf | ||
| OPEN AGC positions. Interested? Please contact the related Division Coordinator. | ||
Refunds are not issued to players after the season's opening day. Should there be a special situation, i.e. season ending injury/medical condition or out of area reloaction, the player's parent/guardian should contact our Soocer Coordinator directy at soccer@chantillyyouth.org.