Recreational Soccer (U4-U19)
Recreational is our entry level program designed for players who are new to the game or just looking to play for fun. Within this program there are two distinct divisions based on age group: D4 (U4-U10) and D3 (U11-U19).
Program Details
With over 1500 players competing annually, our in-house program for U4-U12 players is the foundation of the club. We also have numerous U13-U19 teams competing locally and in-house.
Recreational soccer focuses on the FUNdamentals, blending essential skills with character development like teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Players are assigned to teams in a variety ways: they can return to their previous team, request to play with a friend/coach, or be placed with kids from their neighborhood or school during registration.
Please check the calendar for the return-to-team deadline, as team placement can’t be guaranteed after this date. Remember, no tryouts are required for Recreational soccer.
For 50 years our Recreational program has been built upon volunteer involvement. From Coaches to Assistants, Commissioners and Game Day Helpers. It takes a village and we could not do it without you. Many thanks to those who step up each season to help make things work for the kids.
Recreation D4 (U4 - U10)
D4 REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE
- 9 weeks of team practice (U6-U10)
- 9 weeks of games (U4-U10)*
- 6 weeks of Skills Training (U5-U10) more info here
- Game day jersey
- End of season participation medal
*weather permitting
D4 Practice Information
Please note that practice days and times for U6-U10 players cannot be requested before registration. However, during registration, you can indicate a day of the week when you are unavailable for practice. The specific practice day and time will be set by the Volunteer Parent Coach.
To guarantee your preferred practice day, consider volunteering as a coach. Your assigned coach will reach out with details about practice scheduling the week before the first session.
For U4 and U5 teams, there are no weekday practices; they will have a session before their weekend games. Most U6-U10 teams practice once a week, typically at T&C, with available time slots from 5:00 to 6:15 PM or 6:30 to 7:45 PM.
For general questions about Recreational Soccer please email Dan Rawlinson our Recreational Soccer Director. For questions about player placement in specific divisions please email the age group commissioner in the table below.
Games - D4 Block Scheduling
All Division 4 (U40U10) games take place at the T&C Sports Complex, usually on Saturdays. The block game schedule for Fall 2025 will be announced prior to the season. Check back here for updates.
Recreational D3 (U11 - U19)
D3 (U13-U19) players compete either one of our in-house leagues or in the Austin area (CAYSA) league.
D3 REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE
- 9 weeks of team practice (twice-a-week)
- 8-10 weeks of games
- 6 weeks of Skills Training for all players, more info HERE
- Game jersey for all in-house D3 players
U11/12 (2014 & 2015s) – These players will compete in an in-house 7 v 7 or 9v9 league (depending on registration numbers). A game jersey is included with the registration fee. All games will be played at T&C.
T&C U13-U19 (2013 to 2007s) – This division will have teams competing in an in-house 5 v 5, 7 v 7 or 9v9 league (depending on registration numbers). A game jersey is included with the registration fee. All games will be played at T&C.
CAYSA U13-U19 (2013 to 2007s) – Players need to sign up for a pre-existing team. These players will compete in D3 CAYSA against other Austin-area CAYSA teams with 50% of games played at T&C. Uniforms are not included in the registration fee. Returning players can use their uniforms from last season.
Teams practice twice-a-week with their parent volunteer coach for 9 weeks typically on a Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs from 5 – 6:30pm or 6:30-8pm. Practice time and day is decided by the coach.
Once general registration has closed, we will begin to form the teams and your coach will reach out with more information. If you are interested in coaching please visit the Coach’s Corner page HERE for more information.
Skills & Keeper Training
During the Fall & Spring seasons we offer Skills & Keeper Training sessions to all players registered at T&C Soccer. These sessions are included in your registration and run for a total of 6 weeks. Click here for more information about Skills & Goalkeeper Training.
Recreational Calendar
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| May 29 | Registration Open |
| Aug 15 | D3 & D4 Return to team deadline. |
| Aug 22 | General Registration Closes |
| Aug 23 | Late registration/Waitlist (team placement not guaranteed) |
| Aug 23-24 | Team Formation |
| Aug 25 | Team Notification (Coach/Roster/Practice/Schedule, etc) |
| Aug 27 | D3 Coaches Meeting (6-7pm) D3 Coaches Clinic (7-8pm) |
| Aug 28 & 29 | D4 Coaches Meeting (6-7pm) D4 Coaches Clinic (7-8pm) |
| Sept 1 week | Season Practice Begins |
| Sept 6 | Season Games Begin |
| Sept 15 week - Oct 13 week | Rec. Skills & Keeper Training |
| Nov 2 & 3 | Season Games End |
| Nov 7-9 | Tournament TBD |
Fall 2025 Ages & Registration Fees
| Birth Year | Age Groups | Play Format | Reg Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U4 Coed | 3 v 3 | $60 |
| 2021 | U5 Coed | 3 v 3 | $70 |
| 2020 | U6 | 3 v 3 | $115 |
| 2019 | U7 | 4 x 4 | $175 |
| 2018 | U8 | 5 v 5 | $175 |
| 2017 & 2016 | U9 & U10 | 7 v 7 | $210 |
| 2015 & 2014 | U11 & U12 | 9 v 9 | $245 |
| 2013 to 2007 In-House | U13 to U19 | 5 v 5, 7 v 7 or 9 v 9 | $245 |
| 2013 to 2007 CAYSA | U13 to U19 | 11 v 11 | $265 |
D4 Games - Block Scheduling
| Age Group | Time |
|---|---|
| U4 Co-ed | TBA |
| U5 Co-ed | TBA |
| U6 Boys | TBA |
| U6 Girls | TBA |
| U7 Boys | TBA |
| U7 Girls | TBA |
| U8 Boys | TBA |
| U8 Girls | TBA |
| U9 Boys | TBA |
| U10 Girls | TBA |
| U10 Boys | TBA |
Recreational Division Commissioners
| Age Group | Gender | Commissioner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U4 & U5 | Co-ed | Jaime Llano | U4U5Soccer@tandcsports.org |
| U6 | Boys | Fulton Wood | U6BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U6 | Girls | Alex Perez | U6GirlsSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U7 | Boys | Camilo LaRota | U7BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U7 | Girls | Mike Cubbage | U7GirlsSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U8 | Boys | Camilo LaRota | U8BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U8 | Girls | Jimmy Mason | U8GirlsSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U9 | Boys | Dave Pauwels | U9BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U9 | Girls | Jimmy Mason | U9GirlsSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U10 | Boys | Dave Pauwels | U10BoysSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| U10 | Girls | Jimmy Mason | U10GirlsSoccer@tandcsports.org |
| D3 (U11-U19) | All Divisions | Dan Rawlinson | drawlinson@tandcsoports.org |
Recreational Coaches
Recreational teams are coached by Volunteer Parent Coaches who have passed a Kid Safe background check and completed the necessary child safety courses required by US Soccer. If you are interested in coaching a Recreational team please visit our Coach’s Corner webpage for more information here.
Age Group Rule Changes
Moving from U7 to U8
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- U8 has larger goals than U7 and a Goalie (5 v 5)
- U8 teams have a total roster size of up to 8 players.
- The games are two 25-minute halves
Moving from U8 to U9
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- U9 is a 7 v 7 format on a larger field
- U9 teams have a total roster size of up to 12 players.
Moving from U10 to U11
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- U11 is 9-v-9 on a larger 47×75 yard field
- U11 teams have a total roster size of up to 16 players.
- The games go from two 25-min halves to two 30-min halves.
Moving from U12 to U13 (CAYSA)
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- U13 is 11-v-11 on a full size field.
- U13 teams have a total roster size of up to 18 players.
- The games go from two 30-min halves to two 35-min halves.
- Ball goes from size 4 to size 5.
- Goal goes from 6.5’x18.5′ to 8’x24′
