If your child is new to soccer or has little experience, our recreational program is the perfect place for them to learn and have fun at the same time.

Recreational Youth Soccer

Our recreational youth soccer program is designed to help children develop fundamental soccer skills while enjoying themselves on the field. Join us today and watch your child build confidence, make new friends, and fall in love with the game of soccer.

Youth Soccer League San Jose - In addition, our 9-game season play provides a positive and supportive environment for players to test their abilities and compete in a way that emphasizes fair play and teamwork.

The number of practices will vary, and generally increase with the age of the child. Our games and practices take place at convenient locations in the Cambrian and Willow Glen neighborhoods, making it easy for families to join in on the fun.

iMPORTANT DATES

Here is our tentative Spring 2025 timeline to assist with your family calendar:

  • October 28th - January 31st - Registration window and coach recruiting

  • February 1st - February 21st - Late Registration window. $60 late fee (let your friends know!)

  • Early March practices start

  • March 22nd: First game of an 8-9 game season 

  • May 17th: Last games of the season

REC SOCCER FAQ’S

  • Registration: Opens from October 2024 through January 31st 2025 (late fees begin Febuary 1st).

    Age Restrictions: Age is based on the player's age as of December 31, 2024. Divisions are grouped by birth year as follows:

    • U5 – 2020 (co-ed)

    • U6 – 2019 (co-ed)

    • U7 – 2018

    • U8 – 2017

    • U9 – 2016

    • U10 – 2015

    • U11/U12 – 2014 and 2013

    • U13/U14 - 2012 and 2011

    • U5/6 (4v4) - $200

    • U7-U10 (7v7) - $235

    • U11-U12 (9v9) - $255

    • U13-U14 (11v11) - $295

    • U15-U16 (11v11) - $295

    Refunds will only be issued if your child cannot be placed on a team. Refund requests after February 21, 2025 will be subjected to a $60 fee and board approval.

  • Refunds will only be issued if your child cannot be placed on a team. Refund requests after August 17, 2024 will be subjected to a $50 fee and board approval.

  • You may make one coach and one friend request, and note 1 conflict weekday. NO REQUESTS ARE GUARANTEED. No refund will be given if your child is not placed on the requested team or if practice occurs on a listed conflict day. No exceptions.

    Requests will be prioritized in the order of conflict day first, friend request second, coach request third. The conflict day could prevent a friend request from being fulfilled. 

  • A copy of your child’s passport or birth certificate (Certificate of Vital Record issued by the county recorder) to verify the child’s age must be provided with registration.

  • Teams will play an 8-9 game season, typically on Saturdays, sometimes Sundays, due to field availability. The season starts in early March and ends in mid May.

    Practice days/times are assigned based on coach availability and will begin in early March. The number and frequency of practices increase with the age of the child.

    Games and practices are generally held at local school fields in the Cambrian and Willow Glen neighborhoods of San Jose. It is not possible for us to fill practice location requests since the volunteer coaches select where they would like to practice based on various factors. If you volunteer to coach a team, you will be able to select from a list of practice locations.

  • Recreational teams will be assigned practice areas by their Age Group Coordinator (AGC).

    Games and practices are generally held at local schools in the Cambrian and Willow Glen neighborhoods of San Jose, such as Ida Price, John Muir, Fammatre, and Booksin Elementary to name a few.

  • CVSJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the personal and athletic growth of each player through the sport of soccer. We understand that some families may require financial support to give their children this opportunity. As an organization, we offer limited financial aid to families based on need.

    If you have any questions about our Financial Aid program, please contact Claire Suttle at claire@cvysj.org

    Click here for Financial Aid Request Form.

Age Group Coordinators

Age Group Coordinators (AGC) are the main point of contact for rec coaches for a given age division. They form teams, recruit coaches, assign practice days / times / locations, and have weekly check-ins with coaches. Their job is to help make sure the divisions are running smoothly, act as a point of communication, and ensure parents/coaches have everything they need for a great season.