Practice times and locations will be determined by the coaches the weeks before the first game. 

Games will take place every Saturday for 7 weeks.

Both recreational leagues, Coed & Girls Recreation, have a 7-game season each fall and spring. Practices are held once a week in the player's school area. All games are played at Clinton Lake Youth Sport Complex (4911 W. 27th Street).

Player and parent commitment in recreational soccer is usually not too intense and players often play other sports. Our goal for these players is to have fun, play with friends, and learn to love the game of soccer.

Recreation teams are coached by parent volunteers.

Players must wear shin guards, the SKV Recreation Jerseys (navy/light blue reversible shirt), and soccer approved shoes. The SKV player jersey is sold year round at the SKV Offices. It is also sold at the fields on the first game day of each season. Jerseys are $20. Recreation teams are not allowed to wear any other jersey. No sponsorships or special jerseys will be allowed on the field.

• HOME TEAM - LIGHT BLUE
• AWAY TEAM - NAVY BLUE

NO HEADER RULE FOR U10 AND YOUNGER

Sporting Kaw Valley, in accordance with Kansas Youth Soccer and US soccer will be implementing the following rule change for the Spring 2016 season:

In accordance with the recommendations in US Soccer's Recognize to Recover campaign, Kansas Youth Soccer Association has elected to fully enforce the banning of heading the ball for players that are U10 and below for all Kansas Youth Soccer activities including, but not limited to, all league play, practices and tournaments in accordance with U.S. Soccer's Player Safety Campaign and modified rule.  

The information contained in the initiative is intended to give U.S. Soccer Organization Members, as well as players, parents, team/club staff and coaches and referees, guidance and direction when dealing with head injuries and potential head injuries during soccer participation.  In addition to the safety initiatives, the following modified rule was published by U.S. Soccer on February 12, 2016: When a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick (IFK) should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.  If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If a player does not deliberately head the ball, then play should continue.   

For more information, please refer to U.S. Soccer's frequently asked questions, which should help clarify questions regarding the new initiatives by CLICKING HERE The referee community will be informed directly of the heading ban for the U10 and below age groups.

• Field Size: 30x20 yards
• Ball Size: Size 3
• Players on the field: The U6 age group plays 3x3 without a goal keeper. *IF TEAM SIZE PERMIT, TEAMS MAY PLAY 4V4 INSTEAD.
• Playtime: 4 quarters of 8 minutes play, 2 minutes rest in between quarters and 5 minute halftime. 
• Throw-ins: Allow players unlimited throw-ins to get it right.
• Corner kicks: NONE. Use corner throw-ins.
• Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
• Playing time: All players should play an equal amount of time. 
• Goal kicks: taken at nearest 3 yard spot from goal line into the field of play.
• Offsides: not called.
• Referee: One official referee will be assigned to the game. If no referee is available, the two coaches may act as referees, provided they call the game fairly and correctly. 
• Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick.
• Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (team mate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
• No headers. If a player takes a header it will result in an immediate foul with possession given to the other team.
• Coaches on the field: coaches may be on the playing field to assist in giving directions to their players.

• Field Size: 30x20 yards
• Players on the field: The U7 age group plays 4x4 without a goal keeper.
• Playtime: 4 quarters of 10 minute play, 2 minutes rest in between quarters and 5 minute halftime.  
• Ball Size: Size 3
• Throw-in:  Allow a player a 2nd or 3rd throw-in to get it right.
• Corner kicks: Kicks taken from spot within 1 yard from corner.
• Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
• Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
• Goal kicks: taken anywhere within 6 yards area of goal line.
• Offsides: not called.
• REFEREE: One official referee will be assigned to the game.
• Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick for opposing team.
• Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (team mate or opponent) before it enters the goal.
• No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.
• If a team is combined with U7 and U8 players, the team will play by U8 rules.

• Field Size: 30x20
• Players on the field: The U8 age group plays 5x5 (1 goal keeper and 4 players).
• Keepers need to be dressed in different colors than field players.
• Playtime: 4, 10 minute play periods, 5 minutes rest in between periods
• Ball Size: Size 3
• Throw-in: Allow a player a 2nd throw-in to get it right.
• Substitutions: allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
• Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
• Corner kicks: Kicks taken from spot within 1 yard from corner.
• Goal kicks: taken anywhere within 6 yards area.
• Offside: not called.
• REFEREE: One official referee will be assigned to the game.
• Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.
• Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (team mate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
• No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.
• If a team is combined with U7 and U8 players, the team will play by U8 rules.

• Field Size: 47x30 yards
• Ball Size: Size 4
• Players on the field: The U10 age group plays 7v7 (1 goal keeper and 6 players).
• The goalkeeper must be dressed differently from its teammates.
• A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than six players.
• Substitutions allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
• Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
• Offside: Will be called.
• REFEREE: Two officials referee will be assigned to the game
• Free Kicks: all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
• (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each- half-time interval of five (5) minutes
• The Penalty Kick: penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts.
• Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.
• Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (team mate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
• No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.

• Field Size: 47x30 yards
• Ball Size: Size 4
• Players on the field: The U10 age group plays 7v7 (1 goal keeper and 6 players).
• The goalkeeper must be dressed differently from its teammates.
• A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than six players.
• Substitutions allowed at any stoppage of play (ball out of bounds, foul, kick-off), time keeps running.
• Playing time: All players shall play an equal amount of time.
• Offside: Will be called.
• REFEREE: Two officials referee will be assigned to the game
• Free Kicks: all opponents are at least eight (8) yards from the ball.
• (2) equal halves of twenty-five (25) minutes each- half-time interval of five (5) minutes
• The Penalty Kick: penalty mark is made eight (8) yards from the midpoint between the goalposts.
• Slide tackling: sliding with one or both feet over the ground to get possession of the ball is not allowed. Restart: indirect free kick to opponent.
• Fouls: pushing, pulling, tripping, kicking opponent, handling the ball, and dangerous play (high kick with opponent nearby). All fouls result in an indirect free kick for the opposing team. A goal can only be scored from an indirect free kick if the ball is touched by another player (team mate or opponent) than the kicker before it enters the goal.
• No Headers. If a player takes a header it will be an immediate foul and the opposing team will take possession of the ball.