Charlotte County Soccer Federation
2025 spring Recreational soccer
At CCSF, playing recreational soccer offers a structured, yet enjoyable way to stay active while developing physical fitness, teamwork, and soccer skills. It provides an opportunity to connect with others, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging within a supportive community.
CCSF typically has 2 seasons; Fall and Spring.
Fall registration opens around June with the season starting at the end of September and ending in November.
Spring typically opens around November for Registrations and starts in February that runs through the beginning of May.
The Charlotte County Soccer Federation is pleased to announce the dates for their much-awaited spring season soccer and carnival!
Games will be played for ages 3-14 from March 8th through May 10, 2025, where we’ll celebrate with our season-ending Carnival.
Upcoming Season Meeting Minutes
Charlotte County Soccer Federation Parent Meeting Agenda
Date: Monday 02/10/2025
Time: 06:00-7:00 pm Soccer Season Parent Meeting
Location: South County Regional Park Soccer Fields
1. Welcome to the Parents and moment of gratitude for joining CCSF
Intro BOD members present (members intros).
Review of Facebook Live meeting format (welcome/gratitude Facebook viewers)
Comments and Q&A over Facebook
2. Upcoming Season Details Practices start dates and Games start dates
NORTH COUNTY FIELDS ARE CLOSED UNTIL THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH.
- Practice will be split for the first 2 weeks at South County.
Monday 2/17/25 South County teams will practice.
Wednesday 2/19/25 North County teams will practice
Friday 2/21/25 U10, U12, and U14 teams will practice. No Friday nights for U6 or U8
Then starting in March we will go back to regular Monday and Wednesday practices at your designated fields.
- FIRST GAME IS Wednesday night 3/5/2025 for U6 only All other teams will be Saturday morning starting on March 8th at North County fields. And last game is 5/10/2025 ENDING AT SOUTH COUNTY FIELDS. We will alternate every Saturday between North and South field for age groups U8 and above. We will end with a Spring Carnival after the last game on 5/10/2025
- There is no games the weekend of Spring Break and weekend of Easter
3. All uniforms will be handed out before the first game. Each player will get a jersey, shorts, and socks.
4.Also on our website is Our Rules and Regulations and. Modified Rules of Play. We play to learn and have fun in Rec. www.ccsfsoccer.com under “About The Club” Tab find Rules of play.
5. 50% RULE – Each player will play at least 50% of the game. If you have an issue with a coach please come find a board member to discuss the situation.
6. Spectators / Parents MUST SIT IN THEIR AREA. Parents / spectators CANNOT sit behind the goal or behind the team. There will be signs on the field to help locate the designated area. Also remember that a parent is a player’s cheerleader. DO NOT COACH FROM THE SIDELINE. IT will confuse the players and frustrate the coach. Players need positive reinforcements from the parents – NO coaching. Remember this is Rec which is for FUN! There are no college scouts here, no college scholarships being handed out…..just a place for the kids to have FUN!
7. Coaching meeting will be held tomorrow night 2/11 Your coach will have a team meeting where they will review the season and expectations as well as training times. They will need your help to make this season significant for your player.
9. Team Snap for Team Communication, Facebook.com and Updates Cell phones out
Facebook www.facebook.com/CCSFSoccer . All teams have been setup in TeamSnap. An Email went out last week inviting you to the team if you are new this season.
10. We need Volunteers……We are requiring each team to provide 2 volunteers during the season, but we will never ask you to miss your child’s game. Your coach will be assigned a date and time for your 2 hour required volunteer shift. If your team does not participate in their required time slot they will forfeit a win. Any additional information you can contact Shana Baxter – [email protected]
11. Let’s respect the referees most of them have or are playing for the club in our comp program. We need to support them. Referee issues please find a board member and let talk about after the game. DO NOT APPROACH THE REFEREES.
12. Player safety –
● No baseball or football cleats are allowed,
● No earrings or jewelry is to be worn on the field for games. Please no gifting earrings during the season.
● The lightning policy 10 miles 30 mins off the field into cars. Charlotte County App for monitoring
● No child can be on the fields during lightning delay. They MUST be in the car.
● THERE IS NO SLIDING TACKLING IN ANY AGE GROUP FOR REC SOCCER. IF A PLAYER GETS 4 YELLOW CARDS THAT WILL EQUAL 1 RED CARD. THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIT OUT THE FOLLOWING GAME.
● Senior teams can head the ball.
● U10, U12, and Seniors Goalies can punt the ball
13. CCSF is looking for team sponsors. We need local businesses who want to sponsor a team. We have some great programs contact Luanne Greenberg – [email protected].
14. WE NEED COACHES!!!
16. Let’s have fun, have a great season and thank you again for your support of the club Character Trait Based Program Dedication, Respect, Fun, Growth Mindset, Integrity, Teamwork.
Charlotte County Soccer Federation – A community-based youth soccer club focused on providing a FUN & RESPECTFUL environment. Where a GROWTH MINDSET will help lead our board, our coaches, and our players to excellence on the pitch and off. DEDICATION to the game and to the development of soccer in our community will enhance or growth through TEAMWORK at all levels. We will show INTEGRITY in all of our actions and be grateful for the opportunity to play and promote this beautiful game.
Practices at North Fields
Practices at South Fields 6-7:00 pM
Practices at South Fields 7-8:00 PM
Birth Year and Age Groups
| BIRTH YEAR | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|
| 2018 | U7 |
| 2017 | U8 |
| 2016 | U9 |
| 2015 | U10 |
| 2014 | U11 |
| 2013 | U12 |
| 2012 | U13 |
| 2011 | U14 |
| 2010 | U15 |
| 2009 | U16 |
| 2008 | U17 |
| 2007 | 2007 |
| 2006 | U19 |
Recreational Soccer FAQ'S
Players must be three as of August 1st 2024. New Players must provide a Photo Copy of State Birth Certificate or other proof of legal status in the United States at time of registration. Each player MUST register under their legal name as it appears on their birth certificate.
Junior Academy: Coed 3 years of age
U8: 10 Teams – 4 Girl teams / 6 Boy teams
U10: 10 Teams – 4 Girl Teams / 10 Boy Teams
U12: 8 Teams – COED
U14: 4 Teams – COED
U16: 4 Teams – COED
CCSF typically has 2 seasons; Fall and Spring.
Fall registration opens around June with the season starting from the 9th of September, 2024 to the 16th of November, 2024.
Spring typically opens around November for Registrations and starts in February that runs through the beginning of May.
Recreational Practices are held at the Home Field you are assigned based off your home address. You will be assigned to either the Centennial Blvd or the Punta Gorda location. Addresses to these locations can be found here.
Practice times will be between 6pm and 8pm (set by the head coach) on Monday and Wednesday Nights.
Academy age group games will only be played at South County Fields in Punta Gorda. They will have soccer sessions on Monday nights and games on Wednesday nights.
The older age groups starting at U8 will travel for games between both of our locations alternating each week, but practices are always at the location you are assigned as your “home field” and will be scheduled between 6PM and 8PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. In addition to this, CCSF will be creating all girls teams for U6 and U8 and U10 age groups this season.
The registration fee for the Recreational 2024 – 2025 Season: $160 per player, $10 discount for siblings.
The $160.00 includes a $25.00 Non-Volunteer Fee. If you do volunteer in the concession throughout the season the $25.00 fee will be credited back to your credit card once you have completed 2 hours.
Registration is only open for a limited amount of time. After registration closes, you can join our waitlist and if a spot opens we will contact you to join the team before adding you.
You may register by clicking this link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/74431W524?reg_role=player
I need help paying for my child’s registration, can you help?
There are programs available for parents to apply for. One of the easiest is through “Every Kid Sports”. Parents can apply for sponsorship via their website here. Please note, this group has set program requirements that parents must meet to be considered for the sponsorship.
CCSF is working with USYS and FYSA to adopt a new program call “TopSoccer”. This will bring the game of Soccer to our children who have special needs and may not feel comfortable in settings with a lot of kids. To learn more about TopSoccer or to submit your information to volunteer with the TopSoccer program, visit our TopSoccer page here.
Coaches – Please note; registered coaches will be assigned to a team on a first registered basis.
Recreational coaches registration link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/3S9050797?reg_role=coach
All CCSF Recreational Plays should have on Soccer Cleats (these are different from Baseball and Football Cleats), Shin Guards, Water and a Soccer ball.
Soccer Ball Size per Age Group:
U5 – U7 Size 3
U9 – U12 Size4
U13 and Up Size 5
Uniforms are included with your Recreational Registration. Uniforms include their game day Shirt, Socks and Shorts.
Fees are non refundable and not transferable. Your registration is a commitment to participate. Refund requests may be considered in the event of injury or relocation prior to season start (minus any and all fees the club has paid). Requests must be submitted in writing with documentation of injury/relocation. No refunds or program reschedules for weather related cancellations.
