Richmond Kickers Recreational Youth Soccer
The following Q & A provides general information on our recreation programs. For additional information or questions on a specific program you can click on the name on the left side bar of this web page or you may call 804.644.5425 ext. 302. You may also email us at jmoyer@richmondkickers.com
What is Recreational soccer?
Richmond Kickers recreation youth soccer program is open to all children ages 3 1/2 to 18. The program is designed to provide a safe, family friendly environment for children to learn about the beautiful game of soccer and have fun at the same time. Recreation soccer is not about winning! It is about the players acquiring positive life skills and making friends and having fun! The emphasis is on participation and learning.
What locations do you have? We currently have two programs in Chesterfield County; Providence Middle School and NEW THIS SEASON, Ukrop Park. Providence Middle School is located at 900 Starlight Lane, Richmond, VA 23235. Ukrop Park is located behind the Ukrop’s on Chippenham and Ironbridge Road at 5241 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234. We also have a program at the Union Theological Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227.
Recreation soccer is dependent on parent volunteers. RKYSC has several opportunities for parent / public involvement within the club. We can not have recreation teams without volunteer coaches. We even offer reimbursement for volunteers that attend coaching education clinics. Our main needs are listed below. If you have any questions about these duties, please email Jake Moyer at jmoyer@richmondkickers.com or call 804.644.5425 ext 302. To register as volunteer within our program please got to the link on the sidebar which says Volunteer Registration.
Division Director: A division director oversees a particular age group. Duties include; primary point of contact for coaches, relaying information from the Kickers to the coaches, assembling teams for the upcoming season, and serving as the eyes and ears out on the field. As a director you receive a free adidas shirt with a Kickers logo and a free recreation registration for one child.
Coach: As a coach with the Kickers, duties include setting up practices, arriving to games on time, communicating with parents, picking up uniforms, and upholding the Kickers vision. For all coaches there is also a background check that needs to be done before the season starts. More information on back ground checks may be found at Volunteer Registration. As a coach with the Kickers you are required to attend 1 of 2 coaching seminars held through out the season. These seminars are free of charge and are beneficial to you and the players. Please attend at least one. Coaches for the Richmond Kickers Recreation program receive a free Kicker’s t-shirt, a discount on their player’s registration fee ($5.00 per season, limited to 1/2 of the fee), and a "Coaches Pass" to all Richmond Kickers regular season home games (Spring Season Only)!
You can register online here or by mailing in a paper application. We would prefer that you register online rather than using the paper applications that are linked on the side bar under "Registration".
What are the fees and how do I pay?
The recreation fee registration fee is $85.00 for all players U4 and older. This fee does NOT include the uniform purchase price of $35.00 per player if needed. Players new to the program will need to purchase the uniform kit. The registration fee is $110.00 for all registrations received after August 1st for the fall season, and February 1st for the spring season.
The fee includes a trophy or medallion for all players U4 to U12, and a t-shirt for all teams U14 and older.
A $5.00 discount is applied to each additional player in the household registering with our league.
Refund Policy for Recreation Fees
There will be no refunds for any reason other than the following:
- Not being able to place a child on a team due to participation numbers.
- A lack of volunteer coaches (team disbanded).
- Player is medically unfit to play the first scheduled game (documented by physician’s statement).
Financial Assistance is available for those in need. Please contact our office at 804.644.5425 ext. 302 or ext. 304. You can also email us at jmoyer@richmondkickers.com or tschrock@richmondkickers.com
Payment for the program is expected at the time of submitting the registration form. If you are registering online you can pay for the program directly with a credit card. If you select to pay by check they are to be made payable to RKYSC /Recreation and mailed to 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 203, Richmond, VA 23230. Please indicate the program and child’s name in the comments section of your check. A copy of the player’s birth certificate must be submitted to the office in order for the registration to be complete.
Why join a Kickers Recreation program?
- Pro Pass Membership (Spring ONLY)- Every player who participates in our program receives a complimentary Richmond Kickers Pro Pass. The Pass provides entrance to all Richmond Kickers Professional regular season home games.
- Professional Team - We have a direct affiliation with the Richmond Kickers Pro Team which allows the club to utilize professional players as trainers/coaches for our programs.
- Free training sessions offered by licensed professional staff to U8 and older aged players during the season (FREE).
- Opportunity to play on our new state of the art UKROP PARK located off of Chippenham Parkway and Ironbridge road.
- The Richmond Kickers relate to the Responsible Sports message. The Responsible Sports program highlights the Positive Coaching Alliance philosophy!
When does the season run?
Recreation soccer plays two seasons per year. The spring season begins in early March and ends around the middle of May while the fall season begins in early September and runs through mid November. Players register for each individual season.
What about practice locations, frequency, and times?
Most teams practice 1 time a week during the week. The session can last anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. It depends on the volunteer coach. The younger age groups only run for about 45 minutes.
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Program
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Location
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Game Day
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Practice
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Age Groups
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Chesterfield County
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Providence Middle School, 900 Starlight Lane, Richmond VA 23235
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Saturday
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During the week after 5 p.m.
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U4 - U19
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| Chesterfield County |
Ukrop Park; 5241 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond, VA 23234 |
Saturday |
During the week after 5 p.m. |
U4 - U6 |
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Richmond City
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Union Theological Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227
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Sunday *U10 teams will be playing all games on Saturdays at Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County. They will be participating in house league play with our U10 Chesterfield teams.** U12 and older will be playing all games on Saturdays at Bryan Park with the City League.
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During the week after 5 p.m.
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U4 - U15
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What do I need for my child to play?
- Shin Guards. They are mandatory and must be worn underneath the socks. The socks must cover the shin guard completely.
- Appropriate foot wear. Soccer cleats are not mandatory. The players can play and practice in regular tennis shoes, although preferably not white one as they get dirty very quickly! Football and baseball cleats are NOT permitted!
- Your child may not wear earrings and jewelry during the game. This includes “starter earrings”.
- Beads and beaded hair may impose a danger to the child (should they “head” the ball, ) and to fellow players, should they fall out and/or get swung around. It is recommended you do not allow your child to bead their hair for a game.
- All players are encouraged to bring a ball and labeled water bottle to practice.
What are the age groupings?
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Age Group
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Coed (DOB Range)
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Girls (DOB Range)
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| Under 4 |
08/01/05 - 07/31/06 |
Not applicable |
| Under 5 |
08/01/04- 07/31/05 |
Not applicable |
| Under 6 |
08/01/03- 07/31/04 |
Not applicable |
| Under 8 |
08/01/01- 07/31/03 |
Not applicable |
| Under 10 |
08/01/99- 07/31/01 |
08/01/99 - 07/31/91 |
| Under 12 |
08/01/97- 07/31/99 |
08/01/97- 07/31/99 |
| Under 14 |
08/01/95- 07/31/97 |
08/01/95- 07/31/97 |
| Under 16 |
08/01/93 - 07/31/95 |
08/01/93 - 07/31/95 |
| Under 19 |
08/01/90 - 07/31/93 |
08/01/90- 07/31/93 |
U4-U6: 3 v 3; 4 quarters are played at 6 minutes in length, play is continuous, no throw-ins. If the ball goes out of bounds insert it back into the field of play. Size 3 ball; Field size is 20 x 30 yards. Pug goals are used.
U8: 5 v 5 includes goalkeeper; 4 quarters are played at 12 minutes each, Throw-ins are taken, re-takes allowed, goal kicks, and corner kicks. Penalty kicks are not taken. No offsides is called. No slide tackling. Ball is put back at midfield after a goal. Size 3 ball; Field size is 30 x 50 yards.
U10: 7 v 7 includes goalkeeper; 2 halves are played at 25 minuntes each; Throw-ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks are taken. No slide tackling. No offsides calls are made unless it is blatant (cherry picking). Ball is put back at midfield after a goal; Size 4 ball; Field size is either 45 x 65 yards or 50 x 70 yards.
U12: 8 v 8 includes goalkeeper; 2 halves are played at 30 minutes each. Throw-ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks are taken. Ball is put back at midfield after a goal; Size 4 ball; Field size is 60 x 80 yards.
U14-U19: 11 v 11 includes goalkeeper; 2 halves are played at 40 minutes each; Throw-ins, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks are taken. Ball is put back at midfield after a goal; Size 5 ball; Field size is around 75 x 100 yards.
Do I need a uniform for my child?
Your child will need a uniform if they are new to the program. RKYSC has obtained an outstanding agreement with SCORE to provide 2 jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, and 1 pair of socks for a minimum price of $35.00 per uniform kit. Replacement uniform pieces are available to be ordered on the application. Include size & payment when submitting the application.
Jersey: $12.00 each Shorts: $ 8.00 each Socks: $5.00 a pair
RKYSC reserves the right to change uniform styles. Should the club choose to change the recreation uniform kit, RKYSC will require all recreation players to purchase the new kit.
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