Recreational
Boys and girls ages 3-18
The goal of the recreational soccer program is to provide a fun, respectful, educational, and rewarding environment for players of all skill levels. Our curriculum will provide a platform for our athletes to develop individual skills, team concepts, and sportsmanship while building relationships and confidence.
Recreational soccer programming is designed by PASC’s professional soccer leaders to meet US Youth Soccer recommendations. All teams are led by trained volunteer coaches.
Programs are 8 weeks and are offered in the Fall and Spring seasons. Sessions and games are held outdoors at the club fields in Charlestown Park.
Fall Season begins the week after Labor Day.
Spring Season begins the first week of April.
**We use a birthdate cutoff to assign players into the appropriate age group. This cutoff is intended to align with school year/group.
Pee Wees (U4-U6) In-house
1 mixed practice/game per week
Mixed Gender
The Pee Wee Program is an in-house, Saturday only program for our tiniest soccer players. The program features an an eight-week curriculum that provides small-sided activities and games. Each session includes a 30-minute training phase where players are led through fun, age-appropriate, individually focused, development-based games. During the training, parents will have the opportunity to participate. The last 30 minutes includes a game phase where players have the opportunity to compete against another PASC Pee Wee team. Games emphasis is on creating a fun, safe and physically active environment. There are no goalies, and the kids are not allowed to use their hands in the games. Coaches monitor the kids and the game to ensure safety and equal playing time. Scores are not recorded and no standings are kept.
U7-U8 In-house
1 Practice & 1 Game per week
Single Gender
4 v 4 Games
The Under 7 and Under 8 age groups are for players in 1st and 2nd grades.
The 8 week curriculum includes 1 weeknight practice from 6-7 pm as well as 4v4 soccer games held on Saturdays against another PASC team. Games are four 12 min quarters. Age groups may be combined into single gender U8 divisions based on registration numbers.
U10 Combined Age Group In-house
1 Practice & 1 Game per week
Single Gender
7 v 7 Games
This combined age group is for players under 10 years of age in 3rd and 4th grades. The 8 week curriculum includes 1 weeknight practice from 6-7 pm as well as 7v7 soccer games held on Saturdays against another PASC team. Goalies are introduced, and teams play with 1 goalie and 6 field players. Goalies are introduced, and teams play with 1 goalie and 6 field players.
U12 Combined Age Group
1 Practice & 1 Game per week
Single Gender
9 v 9 Games
This combined age group is for players under 12 years of age in 5th and 6th grades. The 8 week curriculum includes 1 weeknight practice from 6-7 pm as well as 9v9 soccer games held on Saturday or Sunday against another PASC team. U12 teams may play fully within PASC or may play games in the Suburban Counties Soccer League (SCSL) which includes home and away games with teams traveling to competitors in Chester and Montgomery counties
U14 Combined Age Group
1 Practice/1 + Game per week
Single or Mixed Gender Based on Registration
11 v 11 Games
This combined age group is for players under 14 years of age in 7th and 8th grades. The 8 week curriculum includes 1 weeknight practice from 6-7 pm as well as 11v11 soccer games held on Saturday and/or Sunday. U14 teams may play fully within PASC or may play games in the Suburban Counties Soccer League (SCSL) which includes home and away games with teams traveling to competitors in Chester and Montgomery counties
U16 Combined Age Group
Mixed Gender
11 v 11 Games
This combined age group is for high school aged players. Games are played in the Suburban Counties Soccer League (SCSL) which includes home and away games with teams traveling to competitors in Chester and Montgomery counties.
Volunteer Coaches
Volunteer parent coaches are vital to the success of the program. All that coaching requires is a positive attitude, willingness to make the experience fun for the players and completion of EPYS/PASC mandated volunteer clearances and training. PASC provides coaching equipment, practice space and a detailed, age-appropriate curriculum for practices and game management. If you are interested in helping with a team, please check the indicator box when registering your child. PASC is currently providing a discount on player registration for volunteer coaches. This applies to both head and assistant coaches.
Uniforms/Equipment
Players will receive PASC uniforms (jersey, shorts, socks). All children MUST have shin guards, and soccer cleats are recommended. Please bring your own soccer ball to practices and pee wee sessions. These items are generally available in any sporting goods store including our club partner Dick's Sporting Goods (GEAR UP 20 % coupon promotions through PASC before the Fall and Spring seasons).
Soccer Ball Sizes: Size 3 – Pee Wee; Size 4 – U7-U12; Size 5 – U14 above
Players are strongly encouraged to bring a water bottle to the field. Water (rather than sports drinks) is critical for hydration.
Game/Practice Schedules
What Is My Schedule?
U4
Practice/Games:
Saturdays at 10:00 am. Same schedule each week
U5
Practice/Games:
Saturdays at 8:30 am. Same schedule each week
U6
Practice/Games:
Saturdays at 11:30 am. Same schedule each week
U7-U10
Practice: Typically scheduled during the 6-7 time slot 1x per week Monday-Thursday.
Games: Saturday games are scheduled during timeslots within 8:30-1:00. Game-times vary each week.
U12-U19
Practice: Typically scheduled during the 6-7 time slot 1x per week Monday-Thursday.
Games: Saturday games are scheduled during timeslots within 8:30-1:00. Game-times vary each week.
When will I receive my schedule?
Schedules for both practice and games will be visible in Playmetrics approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
Junior Ref Program
PASC has long had a junior referee program in our recreational soccer programming. This is an opportunity for our older players to engage with younger players sharing their love of soccer. The program is open to all current club players (U14 and up). Jr. Refs are paid and gain valuable real life work experience while giving back to their community.
The Jr Refs officiate games in our U8 and U10 programs, which are 4v4 and 7v7 respectively. These games are played on Saturdays between 8:30AM and 2:30PM.
Jr. Refs will be assigned to a game time (or multiple time slots) on a weekly basis.
Interest in the program will be collected prior to each season start.
**Players 14 years old and above may opt for becoming a licensed EPYSA Referee.
For more information, please visit: Eastern Pennsylvania Referee Program
Player/Parent Codes of Conduct
Soccer should be a fun, educational, and positive experience for all players, coaches, parents, and spectators. Coaches, parents, and players have a duty to exhibit the highest standards of sportsmanship and ethics when participating in any soccer or club related activity.
Player Code of Conduct
- I will conduct myself with good sportsmanship and demonstrate positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, and soccer event.
- I will place sportsmanship and clean competition ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I will support coaches and officials and encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I will refrain from engaging in any disagreement or confrontation with referees, players, or spectators from any team.
- I will demand a sports environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
- I will treat all players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.
- I will be worthy of trust and exhibit integrity, honesty, reliability, and loyalty.
- I will be a good sport, be gracious in victory and dignified in defeat, give fallen opponents a hand, compliment extraordinary performance, and show sincere respect in pre- and post- game rituals.
- I will treat referees with respect. I will not complain about or argue with referee calls or decisions during or after a game.
- I will pursue victory with honor with an emphasis on effort, teamwork, and competing with character.
- I will be a worthy role model and conduct myself in a manner that exemplifies the traits I wish see in my teammates.
- I will protect the integrity of the game and play the game according to the rules.
- I will never intentionally injure another player or engage in reckless play that might cause injury to others.
I understand that participation in an athletic program is a privilege, which can be denied or suspended for violation of the rules and regulations or this code of conduct. I promise I will do my best to live up to the standards and commitments outlined here.
Parent Code of Conduct
We at PASC believe that soccer should be a fun, educational, and positive experience for all players, coaches, parents, and spectators. We believe that everyone who coaches within PASC is, first and foremost, a teacher of the game with a duty to ensure he or she is coaching with and exhibiting the highest sportsmanship and ethical values. We also believe that parents are teachers and are expected to conduct themselves with the same high standards.
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, and youth soccer event.
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I will support coaches and officials working with my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
- I will refrain from sideline coaching and from engaging in any disagreement or confrontation with referees, players, or spectators from any team.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth soccer events.
- I will remember that the game is for youth...not for adults. I will do my very best to make youth soccer fun for my child.
- I will require my child to treat all players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.
- I will help my child enjoy the youth soccer experience by making sure my child is at all possible practices and games, and by providing timely drop-off and pickup.
- I will address problems and concerns calmly, seeking solutions at a proper time and location. I will refrain from discussions and confrontations with the coach in front of children.
- I understand that participation in an athletic program is a privilege, which can be denied or suspended for violation of the rules and regulations or this code of conduct. I promise not to jeopardize this experience for my child.