RECREATION SOCCER GUIDE
What do the players need for each practice and game?
All players need to wear their full soccer uniform to both the training sessions and the games:
Cleats - soccer cleats with rounded studs - NO FOOTBALL or BASEBALL CLEATSSoccer shin guardsSoccer socks, to be worn over the shin guards and completely covering the shin guardsBlack soccer shorts - they can wear black sweat pantsMonroe Township Soccer Club issued soccer jerseySoccer Ball: See below for soccer ball sizingSomething to drink, preferably waterIf a player wears glasses, we suggest they use sports-safe gogglesIf a player is wearing a hooded sweatshirt, the hood must be tucked into the soccer jerseyNO jewelry - watches, necklaces and earrings
Soccer Ball Size: Little Falcons/Munchkins= Size 3Juniors through Hot Shots= Size 43M = Size 5
Please refer to the Recreation main page for all Divisions
Team information:
Rosters to be e-mailed to coaches approximately 2 weeks before season starts
Coaches will contact players within 48 hours of receiving their roster
Players will receive their shirts at their volunteer team manager
Practice and game time schedules will be released approximately two weeks prior to the start of the season
Parents and Players should arrive 10-15 minutes early for each game and training session to ensure the players are ready to begin on time
Field Locations: Games and training sessions are held at the Monroe Township Soccer Complex. Click on "Locations" for the field map.
Cancellations: If one of our soccer sessions is cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe field conditions, an e-mail will be sent to the club along with updates on our website and social media
Do NOT assume that all games are cancelled. Be sure to check carefully, sometimes fields at different locations do not close after rain.
Volunteer Work: We encourage parents to register to be volunteer team manager/coaches. The more parents register, the faster we can begin communicating schedules and rosters. We will hold a coaching session with Shatliff Soccer - no experience is required.
Shatliff Training: During Shatliff training sessions, the Shatliff trainer conducts the training session. Parents are not allowed on the training field and should be observing from the sidelines off the turf behind the fence, or at least 3 feet from the lined fields without a fence for player and spectator safety.
Playing Time: At the recreation level, all players MUST play at least 50% of the game.
Practice / Game Schedules: Schedules will be released approximately one week prior to the start of the season. We cannot create the schedules until everyone has registered and has been placed on a team. Games will generally be on Saturday mornings, but there may be a few scheduled on Sundays based on holidays or cancellations. Practice times are approximately 1 hour, and game times are about 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions: Also, please review the FAQ on the website - Recreation tab, FAQ.