RECREATION

SPRING 2026 REC SEASON

Don’t Miss Out Register Soon!

Spots fill fast in select age groups! Late registration begins on Wednesday, March 20.

VOLUNTEER/COACH REGISTRATION

Yes!We need you! Volunteer as a recreation coach this spring and click the button to get started.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

  • Late Registration Fee Begins: March 11th
  • Registration Closes: March 22nd
  • Financial Aid Deadline: March 10th
  • Refund Deadline: March 10th
Flyer for the 2026 Spring Recreational Soccer Season for Gunston Soccer Club
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RECREATION SPRING CALENDAR

*DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

DATE EVENT
March 16 Volunteer coaches receive team assignments
March 18 Coaches meeting / Coach Training
March 23 First day of SFL training (U11 & Older)

TBD

 Schedules announced to coaches
March 30 - April 3 SPRING BREAK

TBD

 Scrimmages (U8 & Older / Coaches Discretion)
April 6 First day of practice (U5-U10)
April 8 Wednesday night skills begins (FREE /OPTIONAL)
April 11 First day of games (Saturdays)
May 23 No Games (Memorial Day Weekend)
May 27 Wednesday Nights “Foot Skills” Ends
May 30 Last Regular Season Games (U5-U10)
June 6 RAIN DATE / U8-U10 Tournament
June 13 Last day of SFL games
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From scheduling to overdue fee collection, everything flows. No hacks. Just drag, click, done.

Your Single Source of Truth

Say goodbye to scattered info and siloed systems. "Just look in PlayMetrics" becomes the new norm—for staff, coaches, parents, even your board.

Communication on Autopilot

Reschedules, team invites, overdue fees—PlayMetrics handles the messaging for you. The right people get the right info, instantly. No missed alerts. No manual mess.

The Support You've Always Wanted

Fast replies. Real answers. And a product team that actually listens—and builds.

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Age group chart for 2025-2026 youth soccer for Gunston Soccer Club

WHAT IS...

RECREATIONAL SOCCER?

Recreational soccer focuses on fun, learning, and player development without the pressure of travel or high-level competition. Its goal is to give participants the chance to enjoy the game, build skills, and develop life lessons—fostering a lifelong love of soccer.

RECREATIONAL PLAYER?

A recreational player is someone who plays soccer primarily for fun, learning, and personal development

RECREATIONAL TEAM?

Teams formed seasonally to play soccer.

RECREATIONAL LEAGUE?

Our league brings together community members of all skill levels, forming teams so everyone can have fun, play together, and enjoy the game.

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From scheduling to overdue fee collection, everything flows. No hacks. Just drag, click, done.

Your Single Source of Truth

Say goodbye to scattered info and siloed systems. "Just look in PlayMetrics" becomes the new norm—for staff, coaches, parents, even your board.

Communication on Autopilot

Reschedules, team invites, overdue fees—PlayMetrics handles the messaging for you. The right people get the right info, instantly. No missed alerts. No manual mess.

The Support You've Always Wanted

Fast replies. Real answers. And a product team that actually listens—and builds.

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REC FAQs

  • What happens after I register?

    Stay Tuned! After registering your child, he or she will be placed on a team by our staff.


    Approximately 7 to 10 days before the season begins, your volunteer coach will reach out with information about practices and games.


    Uniforms will be distributed by your head coach in time for your first game day.

  • How do I know what team my child is on?

    Gunston Age Group Commissioners create teams once registration closes.  You can expect to hear from your assigned coach approximately 7 to 10 days before your first game day.


    Your volunteer coach will share team logistics for training and what else to expect for the season.


    If you register late, you may not get placed on a team until closer to your team's first game day. We may not be able to accommodate your team placement request.

  • How do I get my uniform?

    Your head coach will distribute uniforms in time for your first game day.

  • Where are the games?

    Recreation games are played at Grist Mill Park, Mount Vernon High School, and Bryant High School.

  • Can my child play with their friends?

    You may add a Teammate request to your registration form. While not guaranteed in every instance, Gunston makes every effort to group kids together when requested. Please make note of this request in your registration via Playmetrics.

  • What is your refund policy?

    The refund deadline for the Spring season is March 10, 2026.

  • Do you offer financial aid?

    Limited financial aid is available. Please follow THIS LINK and complete the form entirely for each of your athletes.


    Please email Robin directly if you require additional assistance - rbillingsly@yahoo.com

  • How do I volunteer to coach?

    We are so happy to hear you're interested! We love our volunteer coaches and value all they bring to the recreation experience.


    Please consider volunteering with us this Spring. No experience necessary. Coach training, field equipment, and Capelli apparel provided. Partial refund of player registration fees upon completion of Background Check and Safesport virtual course.


    To volunteer, follow this link.


    After expressing your interest in coaching, our team will contact you to gather the necessary information and initiate a background check. You will also need to complete Safesport training.

  • What is Gunston's Academy/Pre-Travel Program?

    Gunston's Academy / Pre-Travel Program is for U7 and U8 players who are looking for a soccer experience beyond recreation. Check out our academy page below for more details.


    GSC Academy / Pre-Travel

REC RULES & REGULATIONS

Recreational soccer practice at Gunston Soccer Club

The rules and regulations for the Gunston Recreational Soccer League are designed to provide a fun and safe environment for all players that participate with in the organization.


Please check back from time to time as these rules and regulations do get updated by the Recreation program on a regular basis.

Click below for the rules & regulations:

AGE GROUP GAME DAY OVERVIEW

Things to know for your game days!

AGE GROUP MINUTES PER PERIOD BALL SIZE PLAYERS ON THE FIELD FIELD SIZE DOES OFFSIDES APPLY? SUBSTITUTIONS
U5 5 minutes (quarters) 3 3 v3 30 x 20 yards No

As needed to implement Fair Playing Time (see Addendum Section ID

U6

7 minutes (quarters)

 3

3 v 3 (default) or 4 v 4 (by coaches' mutual agreement)

 30 x 20 yards No

As needed to implement Fair Playing Time (see Addendum Section ID

U7

8 minutes (quarters)

 3

4 v 4 including GKs (NO punting)

35 x 25 yards

 No

As needed to implement Fair Playing Time (see Addendum Section ID

U8

15 minutes (quarters)

 3

5 v 5 including GKs (NO punting)

50 x 35 yards

 No

As needed to implement Fair Playing Time (see Addendum Section ID

U9 & U10

30 minutes (halves)

4

7 v 7 including GKs

70 x 50 yards

Yes

 Throw Ins, Goal Kicks, Half Time

U11 & U12

30 minutes (halves)

4

9 v 9 including GKs

80 x 60 yards

Yes

 Throw Ins, Goal Kicks, Half Time

U13 & U 14 (NCSL)

35 minutes (halves)

5

11 v 11 including GKs

100 x 70 yards

Yes

 Throw Ins, Goal Kicks, Half Time

U15 & U 19 (NCSL)

45 minutes (halves)

5

11 v 11 including GKs

100 x 70 yards

Yes

 Throw Ins, Goal Kicks, Half Time

POINTS OF CONTACT

TITLE NAME EMAIL

U3 Boys & Girls (Birth Year 2023)

COMING SOON

U4 Boys & Girls (Birth Year 2022)

COMING SOON

U5 Girls (Birth Year 2021)

COMING SOON

U5 Boys (Birth Year 2021)

COMING SOON

U6 Boys (Birth Year 2020)

Emily Dickert

 efdickert@gmail.com

U6 Girls (Birth Year 2020)

Grazy Rivera

 mnrsports3@gmail.com

U7 Girls (Birth Year 2019)

Ruben Bolognesi

 GRSLCommissioner@aol.com

U7 Boys (Birth Year 2019)

Resat Mursaloglu

 rmursaloglu@gmail.com

U8 Girls (Birth Year 2018)

Kimberly Cole

 kcole@gunstonsoccer.com

U8 Boys (Birth Year 2018)

Evan Bruccoleri

 ebruccoleri@gmail.com

U9 Girls (Birth Year 2017)

Daniel Morthole

 daniel.morthole@gmail.com

U9 Boys (Birth Year 2017)

Carey McIntyre

 carey.mcintyre@gmail.com

U10 Girls (Birth Year 2016)

Jesse Keene

 jesse.keen@gmail.com

U10 Boys (Birth Year 2016)

Brian Lamagna

 brlamagna@yahoo.com

U11 - U12 - U13 - U14 - U16 - U19 (Birth Years 2015 thru 2007)

Mike Berry & Jesse Keene

 ncslrec@gunstonsoccer.com
Recreation Director Chris Hudler chudler@gunstonsoccer.com
Recreation Commissioner Ruben Bolognesi GRSLCommissioner@aol.com
Recreation Administrator Robin Billingsly rbillingsly@yahoo.com

TOPSoccer (Special Needs)

 Ted Renaud topsoccerted@cox.net
Recreation Fields Coordinator

Kimberly Cole

 kcole@gunstonsoccer.com