The primary objective in the recreational program is for the young players to have fun with an emphasis on sportsmanship, good play, develop life skills and following the laws of the game of soccer without the emphasis on travel or high level competition.
Recreational players in the U-6, U-7, U-8, U-10, and U-12 age brackets play small-sided (micro) soccer.
Recreational players in the U12 and up bracket play in the SMYSA inter league format and play clubs, both home and away, from the Stone Mountain area and follow the rules of Georgia Youth Soccer Association.
Recreational Player – a player who is randomly assigned to a team without regard to his/her abilities and skills.
Recreational Team – teams formed randomly to play soccer.
Recreational League – leagues composed of teams formed in a random manner.
You may register for both
seasons or for one at a time.
(subject to space availability).
Practice days: Tuesday and
Thursday from 7 to 8 PM.
Game day: Saturday morning.
Section 1. (a) the length of games, overtime periods, ball size, ball circumference, and ball weight for each age group is as follows:
| Age Group | Game Length | Overtime Periods | Size | Circumference | Weight | Number of Players |
| Under-19 | Two 45' halves | Two 15' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-18 | Two 45' halves | Two 15' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-17 | Two 45' halves | Two 15' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-16 | Two 40' halves | Two 15' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-15 | Two 40' halves | Two 15' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-14 | Two 35' halves | Two 10' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-13 | Two 35' halves | Two 10' halves | #5 | 27-28 in. | 14-16 ozs. | |
| Under-12 | Two 30' halves | Two 10' halves | #4 | 25-26 in. | 11-13 ozs. | MAXIMUM 11, 8 preferred |
| Under-11 | Two 30' halves | Two 10' halves | #4 | 25-26 in. | 11-13 ozs. | MAXIMUM 11, 8 preferred |
| Under-10 | Two 25' halves | NONE | #4 | 25-26 in. | 11-13 ozs. | MAXIMUM 7, 6 preferred |
| Under-8 | 4 -12' quarters | NONE | #3 | 23-24 in. | 11-12 ozs. | MAXIMUM 5, 4 preferred |
| Under-6 | 4 – 6' quarters | NONE | #3 | 23-24 in. | 11-12 ozs. | MAXIMUM 4, 3 preferred |
Section 1. (b) In tournament play, if the game is still tied after overtime periods, FIFA "Kicks from the Penalty Mark" rules apply to determine the winner.
Section 2. (b) For the Under 10, Under 8, and Under 6 competitions, ties will stand.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Recreational Players 1st Day of Practice at 6:30 pm
Want to show team spirit??? Buy a T-Shirt from our fundraiser!!
As part of your childs participation in Spring 2012 SMYSA, you are required to complete your fundraising efforts for the upkeep and development of the parks activities
- Check the site regularly!
- NO PETS ON THE FIELD
It's Summer Fun at SMYSA and we're going paperless. In an effort to become 70% Green like our fields, please check the website often to stay current with schedules, fundraisers and other events for Spring. Place your order for T-Shirts and wear them at all this seasons game! Plan to volunteer ar SMYSA Day and support your kids in Rec FUN!
We've noticed that during the youth soccer practice parents and friends have started to bring numerous dogs on the field to walk and spectate. SMYSA Youth field is a NO-DOG ZONE! The players need the space to run, practice, learn and rest. Please leave your dogs at home or off the field!
