FAQs For Recreation Families
What age group is my child eligible to participate in?
Players are placed by birth year, according to USSF Player Development Framework guidelines. See the table below for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 age groups.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011/2010 | 09/08/07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U3 | U4 | U5 | U6 | U7 | U8 | U9 | U10 | U11 | U12 | U13 | U14 | U16 | U19 |
What equipment will I receive? How will I get it?
- U3-U5 players will receive 1 green jersey either from a staff coach (U3 & U4) OR from one of the team’s volunteer coaches (U5).
- All U6-U10 players in the Fall Recreation Season will receive two jerseys (1 Green HOME jersey, 1 White AWAY jersey). Fall Players will keep both jerseys for the following Spring season IF they register by the deadline OR purchase a replacement jersey for $10.
- All U11 Players will receive an assigned number to purchase jerseys online via a PJs Soccer website link.
- Returning U11 players who register before the deadline and need a replacement jersey can purchase a replacement jersey from PJs.
- New U12-U19 players will receive an assigned number and information to purchase jerseys online via a PJs Soccer website link.
- Returning U12-U19 players who participated in the previous season will keep their jerseys and jersey number for the following season if they register by the deadline given.
- Returning U11-U19 Players who did not register before the deadline will be assigned a new number and need to purchase a new set of jerseys.
Who will be the coach of my players’ team?
All recreation team coaches are volunteers. Consider helping a team as a volunteer coach or assistant coach. Visit the Volunteer Coach Resources page to find out more about training and benefits for MYS volunteer coaches.
How can my player return to the same team they were on during the previous season?
During the registration process a request can be made for a player to automatically return to their previous team. Players should register as early as possible to increase their chance of returning to a previous team.
When do I receive schedule information for practice and games?
MYS works with each team’s volunteer coach preferences and available FCPA permitted fields to assign the team's practice slots. If a team does not have an assigned coach, consider volunteering as a head or assistant coach.
Is there any extra training for my players during the season?
Visit the Recreation Training Page for more information about additional training opportunities such as camps, skills development sessions, and winter futsal offered throughout the year.
What is the commitment level needed for my player?
NCSL Rec teams (ages U11-U19) require a greater commitment from players, families, and coaches. Players are encouraged to attend all practices and games. If a player can NOT attend a practice or game, it should be indicated in PlayMetrics team attendance or a message should be be sent to the team coach.
Is there a refund policy if my child cannot participate?
MYS has a nonrefundable fee policy that is signed off on during the registration process. There may be an exception made for a season ending injury or a move outside the area. For details, click on the applicable policy listed below: