RECREATION

FALL 2025 REC SEASON

LIMITED SPACE

Limited space available in select age groups


There is a $25 late fee added to all registrations after August 1st

VOLUNTEER/COACH REGISTRATION

Teams formed randomly to play soccer.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

  • Late Registration Fee Begins: August 1st - August 10th
  • Registration Closes: August 10th
  • Financial Aid Deadline: July 31st
  • Refund Deadline: July 31st
Flyer for the 2025 Fall Recreational Soccer Season for Gunston Soccer Club
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REC FALL CALENDAR

DATE EVENT

August 16

 Volunteer coaches receive team assignments

August 18

First possible day of NCSL-Rec training (U11 & Older)

August 20

 Coaches meeting / Coach Training

August 27

 Schedules announced to coaches

August 30

Scrimmages (U6 & Older / Coaches Discretion)

September 1

First possible day of practice (U5-U10)

September 3

Wednesday night skills begins (FREE)

September 6

First Recreation Game Day U3-U10 (Saturdays)

September 6

First day of NCSL-Rec games (U11 & Older)

October 11

No games (Columbus Day)

October 22

Wednesday night skills end

October 25

Last Recreation Game Day U3-U10

November 1

Rain Date / U8-U10 Friendly Tournament

November 1

Last day of the NCSL-Rec games (U11 & Older)
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Age group chart for 2025-2026 youth soccer for Gunston Soccer Club

WHAT IS...

RECREATIONAL SOCCER?

Recreational soccer is that 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 lifelong love of the game.

RECREATIONAL PLAYER?

A player who is randomly assigned to a team without regard to his/her abilities and skills.

RECREATIONAL TEAM?

Teams formed randomly to play soccer.

RECREATIONAL LEAGUE?

Leagues composed of teams formed in a random manner.

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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 Fall season is July 31, 2025.

  • Do you offer financial aid?

    Limited financial aid is available. Please email Robin directly to begin the process.


    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 Fall. 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, go to 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:

QUICK MATRIX

to the addendum to Gunston Soccer Club's Recreation Soccer Rules

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

POINT OF CONTACTS

TITLE NAME EMAIL

U3 Boys & Girls (Birth Year 2023)

 Jennifer Vickers jenbestuva@yahoo.com

U4 Boys & Girls (Birth Year 2022)

 Jennifer Vickers jenbestuva@yahoo.com

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

 mskimberlycole@gmail.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)

 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

COMING SOON