Preguntas frecuentes sobre Rec

On the registration page you will see a list of programs open available to your player based on their age. If the program you're interested in does not appear, it's because the program is not yet open, registration has already closed, or the program is not available for your player's age. Contact info@ncsoccerclub.com if you have questions.

This program is open to players from 3rd Grade through 8th Grade. Teams play in the Soccer 5 recreational league, focusing on participation, fun, and teamwork.

Participants must live within the North Clackamas School District boundaries, or attend an NCSD school. The program is designed for children who turn five in the current calendar year, including pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade.

Players can register for the Fall season (games start the 2nd or 3rd week of September) or the Spring season (games usually start in April), or both.

Your volunteer coach will communicate the practice schedule and location. Teams have two practices a week, usually 90 minutes each. It will be Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, depending on the availability of fields and schedule preferences of the coach.

Home games are at Milwaukie and Oak Grove elementary schools as well as Alder Creek Middle School and Sabin Schellenberg. Away games are scattered throughout North Clackamas.

Our league follows the IFAB Laws of the game found at www.footballrules.com. Soccer-5 league rules contain local modifications and additions for Soccer-5.

While we previously offered a recreational program for high school age groups, we were unable to consistently register enough players to form viable teams. We currently encourage these players to explore the NCA competitive program or other options in the area. Nothing prevents us from fielding a high school coed team if a big enough group of players assembles to request a team.

Our league follows the Standards of Play designed by US Soccer:
- 3rd-4th Grade: 7 vs. 7, 25 minute halves, Size 4 Ball
- 5th-6th Grade: 9 vs. 9, 30 minute halves, Size 4 Ball
- 7th-8th Grade: 11 vs. 11, 35 minute halves, Size 5 Ball

Players must wear shin guards completely covered by long socks, and black shorts. While soccer cleats are recommended, turf shoes or regular tennis shoes may also be worn. The home team wears their 'dark' jerseys; the away team wears their 'light' jerseys.

Uniforms can be purchased at Tursi's Soccer. You can find out more information on our website.

No, recreational soccer does not require numbers but players are encouraged to add numbers to their shirts when they order them. Coordinate with your team on PlayMetrics to avoid duplicate jersey numbers. If your player has the same number as another player, that's okay.

NO jewelry of any kind is allowed—this includes all earrings, watches, and metal items. Taping jewelry is strictly prohibited. If a player cannot remove a piercing, they will be asked to leave the field. Prescription glasses are allowed, though sports goggles are encouraged for safety. Padded casts may be worn if approved by the referee. Silicone studs can be found on Amazon and are allowed under Soccer-5 rules.

Please ensure your player brings plenty of water. A size 4 ball (3rd to 6th grade) or size 5 ball (7th and 8th grade) will be used during practices and games.

All communication is handled through PlayMetrics. You can register with a link from the Resources menu. Expect all updates, schedules, and alerts to come through that platform.

As a volunteer-run club, help is always appreciated! Reach out to your coach to offer support by coordinating snacks, bringing a canopy, or assisting with equipment setup.

NCSC is always looking for volunteers and staff to help keep our programs running smoothly year after year. Contact volunteers@ncsoccerclub.com for more information.

ALL spectators must sit on the sideline OPPOSITE the teams. Coaches and players will remain on their own half of the side they are on.

Once registration is accepted and payment is processed, $20.00 is non-refundable. Once games begin for the season, the entire registration fee becomes non-refundable. All refunds are at the discretion of the NCSC board.

Well-behaved pets are welcome at our home fields, but please check the policies of away venues.

Please refer to our code of conduct and never yell at the referees. If you have a question or concern regarding a referee, talk to your coach. If you are still unsatisfied, please reach out directly to our Referee Coordinator at assignor@ncsoccerclub.com.

From 3rd grade and above, in both recreational and competitive, the rules around jewelry are strictly enforced. Referees are instructed to exclude players with jewelry, even when covered by tape. Parents should schedule piercings with enough time allowed before the season for the healing necessary to allow them to be removed for short periods. Silicone or plastic inserts will probably be allowed but it's strictly up to the referee.

Need based scholarships are available to all families in NCSC/NCA. You can apply directly through the PlayMetrics app by selecting "Programs" and then opening "Financial Aid" using the drop down menu, or selecting the tab on the desktop web application.

It's important to wait for a decision before completing registration so the credit can be applied immediately. All scholarship requests will be reviewed within 24 hours of submission.

Sibling discounts are available in the Rec program only. Discounts apply to multiple players registered in the same program (Mini-Kindi, 3rd-8th). Discounts are applied at checkout to the registration fee of siblings after the first player has been registered.

Our official refund policy appears during registration and must be acknowledged before completing registration. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis. Contact the club for questions or concerns.