About Rec Program
City SC Carlsbad Directors of Recreation, Gregg & Adam
The City SC Carlsbad Recreational Program is overseen by the Director of Recreation, Gregg Cacioppo, and the Assistant Director of Recreation, Adam Martin.
If you are looking for a place to play then look no further. City SC Carlsbad has the experience, knowledge and resources to fulfill every soccer players’ needs.
City SC Carlsbad runs three recreational seasons in the calendar year. First of which is the 6 week Winter League, followed shortly after by our 6 week Spring League, finally followed by our widely popular Fall Recreation League which runs from September – November. Fall registration ends in June and this league fills up quickly so be sure to sign up right away.
DIVISION COORDINATORS
| Age Group | Location | Name | Email Address |
| BU5 & BU7 | North & South | Jim Barnhill | Email coming soon… |
| BU8 | North & South | Fer O’Neil | Email coming soon… |
| BU10 | North | Bob Lundblad | Email coming soon… |
| BU10 | South | Stephen D’Arcy | Email coming soon… |
| BU12 | North & South | Alex Tomlinson | Email coming soon… |
| BU14-19 | North & South | Jose Fernandez-Stoll | Email coming soon… |
| GU5 & GU7 | North & South | Kyla Rutledge | Email coming soon… |
| GU8 | North & South | Reed Shafer | Email coming soon… |
| GU10 | North | Stefan Asbock | Email coming soon… |
| GU10 | South | Joanna Keeping | Email coming soon… |
| GU12 | North & South | Rob Pizzurro | Email coming soon… |
| GU14-19 | North & South | Curtis Marsh | Email coming soon… |
CONTACT US
Director of Recreation: Gregg Cacioppo | info@citysccarlsbad.com
Assistant Director of Recreation: Adam Martin | info@citysccarlsbad.com
VP of Recreation: Jim Barnhill | jim@ourcitysc.com
2024 Fall Season
Registration closed on July 7th and we are currently working on forming our teams. Anyone who has not signed up for the fall at this time can fill out our waitlist form, accessed by CLICKING HERE.
We will reach out to you directly if a spot is available for your child. Please note: we do not offer buddy or team requests for players coming off of the waitlist.
LATE REGISTRATION PRICE: U5 & U7 = $260 | U8-U19 = $325
Thank you for considering City SC Carlsbad for your child’s Fall soccer season. We take great pride in providing our community with the best soccer experience and look to provide our participants with a well organized program. We are excited to welcome you to what will surely be an amazing Fall 2024 Soccer Season!
Our recreation program is for everyone! We have teams from ages 3-18 and all levels are welcome!
For more details on the Fall 2024 program please CLICK HERE for our FAQs.
For your convenience, we have two location-based registration options:
- NORTH CARLSBAD will play and practice on fields North of Palomar Airport Road including but not limited to: Zone 5, Magnolia, Chase, Hope, Calavera Hills, Jefferson, Valley, Buena Vista
- SOUTH CARLSBAD will play and practice on fields South of Palomar Airport Road including but not limited to: Zone 5 La Costa Heights, La Costa Meadows, Alga Norte, Aviara Park, Poinsettia Park, Stagecoach Park, El Camino Creek, Mission Estancia
*REGISTRATION FEES
- March 4–March 15 (Early Bird): U5 & U7 = $215 | U8-U19 = $260
- March 16–May 31: U5 & U7 = $230 | U8-U19 = $275
- June 1–July 7 (**Last Chance Registration): U5 & U7 = $230 | U8-U19 = $300
- CLICK HERE to register NOW!
*Registration will close on July 7, 2024. A late fee will be assessed on all registrations after July 7, 2024, and players will be placed onto the waitlist and only placed if a spot is available**Age groups will likely be close to full by this time
Age Brackets/FormatUnder 5: U5 players (born in 2020) play 4v4
Under 7: U6/U7 players (2019/2018) play 4v4
Under 8: U8 players (born in 2017) play 7v7
Under 10: U9/U10 players (born in 2016 & 2015) play 7v7
Under 12: U11/U12 players (born in 2014 & 2013) play 9v9
Under 14: U13/U14 players (born in 2012 & 2011) play 11v11
Under 16: U15/U16 players (born in 2010 & 2009) play 11v11 ***
Under 19: U17/U18/U19 players (born in 2008, 2007 & 2006) play 11v11***
***Our U16 and U19 Teams are placed in the SoCal Super Rec league. Game scheduling is done by SoCal and games can be played on either Saturday or Sundays during the season.
Our Fall Recreational Registration includes:
- Home and away City SC Carlsbad uniforms
- Personalized trophy (U12 and below ONLY)
- Picture package
- Certified USSF referees for age groups U8 and up
- Field set up and take down
- Cal South trained and licensed volunteer coaches
Registration details:
- All registration is online via our link (WILL BE HERE)
- Registration will close on July 7, 2024. A $20 late fee will be assessed on all registrations after July 7, 2024, and players will be placed onto the waitlist
- The season will go from August 12 through to November 10, 2024
- We will do our best to honor one buddy request but it MUST be reciprocated and you MUST be in the same division, if received prior to the close of registration on July 7, 2024 – requests must be made at the time of registration and must be entered into the appropriate field during the registration process (we will NOT accept requests via email)
- Please contact TeamSnap Chat Feature for issues regarding registration issues
VOLUNTEER HEAD or ASSISTANT COACHES NEEDEDAll of our volunteer coaches are given training and tools to help them be successful. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please CLICK HERE.
Play Up An Age Group Request Form: if you want your child to be considered to play up an age group, please fill out our request form by CLICKING HERE. Not all requests are guaranteed.
For cancellation policy, please CLICK HERE.
Refunds are only given for the following reasons after registration closes:
- Injuries – The injury must occur before the first game of the season and prevent the player from participating for the majority of the season. Parents must provide a medical note from doctors as proof
- No placement – If we cannot place your child due to a lack of coaches then we will provide a full refund
Questions? Please email: info@citysccarlsbad.com
2024 Winter League
Winter League 2025 Registration Will Open on October 18th!
City SC Carlsbad Recreation offers two very unique Winter Soccer Programs for children with the birth years 2021-2012. Each program runs 6 weeks and only meets on Saturdays. Please see below for more information on each program.
2021-2018 4v4 Winter League Jamboree
Our Winter Jamboree is geared for children aged 3-7 years old. The goal for this program is all about development and learning the skills needed to play in a full season of soccer. This is a great environment as an introduction to the sport and/or for the experienced player looking to get some great coaching from our professional coaching staff. Each week there will be a new focus and each child will get hundreds of touches on the ball in just an hour session. Our professional staff will teach our future stars some new skills and proper soccer technique with creative and fun games and drills. Every session will end in a small sided game where parents can cheer on their favorite little soccer stars!
AGES: Boys & Girls aged 3-7 (birth years 2021-2018)
DATES: Saturdays, Feb 8-Mar 22, 2025 (Excludes presidents day weekend)
TIMES (subject to change):
- Boys & Girls 2021/2020: 8:30-9:30am
- Boys 2019/2018: 9:45-10:45am
- Girls 2019/2018: 11am-12pm
LOCATION: Poinsettia Community Park
COST: $155 (Includes Shirt, End of Session Medal, and 6 Professional Coaches Sessions)
NOTE: Once you sign up you will receive an acceptance email and your payment method will be charged
REGISTER: CLICK HERE to register NOW!
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE JAN 1 OR WHEN DIVISIONS FILL
If your child’s division is full then please CLICK HERE to fill out the form to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you directly if a spot opens up for your child
BUDDY REQUESTS: For Jamboree League we will send out a buddy request form closer to the start date
2017-2012 7v7 Winter League Pick Up
Our Winter 7v7 League is a great way for our recreation players to stay in soccer shape while still having time for other Winter/Spring Activities. All sessions are run on Saturdays only with a 30 min practice before each game. Teams will be run by a volunteer coach and play other teams in the league in a 7v7 format so each player gets maximum touches on the ball during each game.
AGES: Boys & Girls 8-13 (birth years 2017-2012)
DATES: Saturdays, Feb 1-Mar 15, 2024 (Excludes presidents day weekend)
TIMES:
- Girls U10 (2017/2016) 8:30AM-10:00AM
- Boys U10 (2017/2016) 10:00AM-11:30AM
- Girls U12 (2015/2014) 11:30AM-1:00PM
- Boys U12 (2015/2014) 1:00PM-2:30PM
- Boys & Girls (2013/2012) 2:30PM-4:00PM – please note this could be co-ed depending on sign ups
LOCATION: Aviara Community Park
COST: $185 (Includes Shirt, End of Session Medal, and 6 games with a licensed Referee)
COACHES: The 7v7 league is run by volunteer coaches, if you are interested in coaching then please fill out the following form by CLICKING HERE
REGISTER: CLICK HERE to register NOW!
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE JAN 1 OR WHEN DIVISIONS FILL
If your child’s division is full then please CLICK HERE to fill out the form to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you directly if a spot opens up for your child
BUDDY REQUESTS: For 7v7 Winter League we do not offer buddy requests due to the size and structure of the program
Questions? Please email: info@citysccarlsbad.com
2024 Spring League
Spring League 2024 Registration is OPENING SOONCity SC Carlsbad Recreation offers two very unique Spring Soccer Programs for children ages 3-13. Each program runs 6 weeks and only meets on Saturdays. Please see below for more information on each program.
2021-2018 4v4 Spring League Jamboree
Our Spring Jamboree is geared for children aged 3-7 years old. The goal for this program is all about development and learning the skills needed to play in a full season of soccer. This is a great environment as an introduction to the sport and/or for the experienced player looking to get some great coaching from our professional coaching staff. Each week there will be a new focus and each child will get hundreds of touches on the ball in just an hour session. Our professional staff will teach our future stars some new skills and proper soccer technique with creative and fun games and drills. Every session will end in a small sided game where parents can cheer on their favorite little soccer stars!
AGES: *Boys & Girls aged 3-7 (birth years 2021-2018)DATES: Saturdays, Apr 5-May 17
No session April 19 for Easter WeekendTIMES (subject to change):
- Boys & Girls 2021/2020: 8:30-9:30am
- Boys 2019/2018: 9:45-10:45am
- Girls 2019/2018: 11am-12pm
LOCATION: Buena Vista Elementary SchoolCOST: $155 (Includes Shirt, End of Session Medal, and 6 Professional Coaches Sessions)NOTE: Once you sign up you will receive an acceptance email and your payment method will be chargedREGISTER: Registration link will be here January 31, 2025
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MARCH 15 OR WHEN DIVISIONS ARE FULL.
If your child’s division is full then please CLICK HERE (link will be here January 31, 2025) to fill out the form to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you directly if a spot opens up for your child.
2017-2012 7v7 Spring League Pick Up
Our Spring 7v7 League is a great way for our recreation players to stay in soccer shape while still having time for other Spring Activities. All sessions are run on Saturdays with a 30 min practice before each game. Teams will be run by a volunteer coach and play other teams in the league in a 7v7 format so each player gets maximum touches on the ball during each game.
AGES: *Boys & Girls 8-13 (birth years 2017-2012)DATES: Saturdays, Apr 5-May 17
No session April 19 for Easter WeekendTIMES:
- Boys U10 (2017/2016 Birth Years): 8:30-9:55am
- Girls U10 (2017/2016 Birth Years): 10:00-11:25am
- Boys U12 (2015/2014 Birth Years): 11:30am-12:55pm
- Girls U12 (2015/2014 Birth Years): 1:00pm-2:25pm
- *Boys & Girls Coed U14 (2013/2012 Birth Years): 2:30pm-3:55pm
LOCATION: Magnolia Elementary SchoolCOST: $185 (Includes Shirt, End of Session Medal, and 6 games with a licensed Referee)
COACHES: The 7v7 league is run by volunteer coaches, if you are interested in coaching then please fill out the following form by CLICKING HERE (link will be here January 31, 2025)REGISTER: Registration link will be here January 31, 2025
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MARCH 15 OR WHEN DIVISIONS ARE FULL.
If your child’s division is full then please CLICK HERE (link will be here January 31, 2025)to fill out the form to be added to our waitlist. We will contact you directly if a spot opens up for your child.
Questions? Please email: info@citysccarlsbad.com
Coaches Corner
RECREATIONAL COACHES RESOURCES
- 2019 Coaches’ Recreation Handbook – CLICK HERE to view/download
- 2019 Team Parent Handbook – link coming soon
- 2019 Practice Field Schedule – link coming soon
U6 RECREATIONAL SESSIONS – Cal South
- Click here to gain access to 32 instructional U6 session videos
- Click here to gain access to 9 U6 lesson plans
FUN GAMES THAT TEACH SOCCER
MORE TECHNICAL DRILLS
- 44 Small-Sided Soccer Games
- 50 Small-Sided Games That Make A Difference
- 50 Fine Soccer Drills
- 20 Week Program
ADVICE
- Fifa Laws of the Game
- The 10 Most Important Conditions to Develop Creative Potential within Each Child
- UEFA ‘B’ License Technical Guidelines
- UEFA ‘B’ License Team Tactics
- UEFA ‘B’ License U17 Set Plays
- Concussion information for coaches
NUTRITION & HYDRATION
DRILL VIDEOS
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