Fall Soccer
FALL SOCCER 2021
Murray Recreation Soccer is a program where kids are having FUN! They experience camaraderie with their friends while gaining new ones. The players are refining their skills as well as learning new techniques.
Kids LOVE to play and compete in a positive, encouraging environment. Join us by registering now :)
Ages 3 through 12 play recreational soccer and ages 13 through 18 play competitive soccer (some teams may be coed). Ages 3 through 12 games are played on short-sided fields to increase individual playing skills. Registration includes uniform (jersey, shorts & socks), 8 games and weekly practices. Please see your team schedule for actual game time and location. Coaches are needed, so please volunteer.
DATES: Pre-K through 6th grade: August 12, 2021 - September 9, 2021 (Sept. 11 rain-out day and no games on Sept. 4th due to Labor Day).
U16 (merged with Sandy City): August 21, 2021 - October 23, 2021 (Oct. 30 rain-out day and no games on Sept. 4th due to Labor Day and Oct 16th for Fall Break).
WHERE: Parks and Schools located throughout Murray.
DIVISIONS: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st/2nd Coed, 3rd/4th Boys/Girls, 5th/6th Coed, U16 Boys/Girls
COST: $50 Resident, $60 Non-resident, $10 late fee after the deadline.
DEADLINE: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 8:00 am. LATE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AUGUST 5TH UNTIL FILLED.
REGISTER: www.mcreg.com, Parks and Rec Office or the Park Center.
COACHES MEETING: TBD
For more information call: 801-264-2614
*must be 3 years old by start of program*
SOCCER BALL BASICS
A proper sized soccer ball is a must for every player. Soccer balls usually come in three different sizes:
Size 3
- Size 3 balls are the smallest balls and are generally used for children under the age of 8.
- These balls are generally 23-24 inches in circumference and weigh between 11-12 ounces.
Size 4
- Size 4 balls are used for players between the ages of 8-12.
- These balls weigh between 12-13 ounces and have a circumference of 25-26 inches.
Size 5
- This is the international standard match ball for all ages 13 and older, including all adult play.
- The size 5 ball weighs between 14-16 ounces with a circumference of 27-28 inches.
All soccer games will begin Thursday August 6th at either 5:45 pm or 6:45 pm.
- August 6 Thursday
- August 8 Saturday
- August 13 Thursday
- August 15 Saturday
- August 20 Thursday
- August 22 Saturday
- August 27 Thursday
- August 29 Saturday
- September 3 Thursday
- NO SOCCER SEPTEMBER 5
- September 10 Thursday
- September 12 Saturday
- September 17 Thursday
- Any games rained-out will be played September 19 (if needed/possible)
Teams will be formed the week of July 20th and then the volunteer coaches will be notified. The coaches meeting will also be Thursday July 23, 2020 6pm - 7pm (location TBA). You may then expect to be contacted by your child’s coach with team info including when and where they will hold practice.
SAFETY must be the top priority for referees at all levels, so players can not use equipment or wear anything that is considered dangerous to that player or any other player.
- Rings
- Necklaces
- Earrings
- Hair clips
Under the Laws of the Game, jewelry is not permitted and this is typically reinforced by the local rules of competition. Covering jewelry with tape does not mean that it is safe for play.
The only potential jewelry exception would for items that are of medical or religious nature, but even they must be deemed safe for play by the referee. This includes any kind of jewelry or any other item the referee deems unsafe. An example would be a medical alert bracelet, which could be taped to the player’s wrist, or a medical alert necklace taped to the inside of the player’s uniform.