Dec 1st, 2023 – Registration

Registration is OPEN! Space is limited! When you click on the provided link below, you must first create a “GotSoccer” account before Registering or Sponsoring if you have not done so previously. Player Registration costs $125 for Recreation, $60 Super Starters, and Free for Sunlights. No cost for Coach Registration. Registration covers uniforms (shirt, shorts, socks) and participation.

Rec (Ages 5-18) and SuperStarters (Ages 3-4) Player and Coach Registration

SunLights (Mentally, Emotionally, or Physically Challenged) Player Registration

After Registration, all Coaches must complete a background check, “Safe Sport” training and “Heads Up” training from the GotSport Website. Once logged into GotSport as a coach, click on “Dashboard”. You will see the REQUIREMENTS and their status. The ones that state “Required”, click on “details” and complete the training. All coaches MUST COMPLETE THESE ITEMS in order to coach for the Season. In addition, we expect that our coaches protect our players (physically, emotionally, socially, etc). Do not use profanity. Teach soccer. Teach good sportsmanship. Help the players HAVE FUN! See the Coach Page for more details.

Jan 30th @ 7pm – Coaches Meeting @ Big Sun Soccer Complex

Mandatory for all recreation coaches of all age groups. It should be quick, to the point, and useful information and distribution of coaches bags. We also need some key information from you. We will be confirming practice locations and days. We will be confirming your 4 guaranteed players. We will not be changing decisions that are made on this night. If you can’t be there, please send a representative that can make decisions for you and your team. We will be requiring more out of our coaches than ever before (don’t worry, you can handle it). We will be discussing Coach Administrators and their role as well. Make-up date – Thursday Feb 1st.

Feb 3rd & 10th – Player Evaluations and Scrimmages (U11-U18 Leagues)

  • All Current Soccer Players Must show up to Evaluations.  
    • At evaluations we will confirm your player uniform sizes and evaluate thier skills. 
    • There are no make-up days.
    • Please come 15 minutes early to get signed in.
    • Please come wearing a white shirt and ready to play soccer with cleats and shin guards.
    • We need a firm declaration or confirmation of what days they can practice.  M/W or T/TH or ANY DAY  
      • You will present this info at Evaluation Sign-ups.
  • Evaluations Schedule – 
    • U11 Saturday Feb 3rd 9am at Big Sun Field 8a.
    • U13 Saturday Feb 10th 9 am at Big Sun Field 8a.
    • U18 Saturday Feb 10th 10am at Big Sun Field 8a.
    • U15 Saturday Feb 10th 10:30 am at Big Sun Field 8a.

Feb 17th – Team Assignments Finalized

Check website for practice days, times, field location and coaching assignments. Coaches should contact players no later than Feb 17th.

General Dates (All Age Groups)

  • Dec 01, 2023 – Jan 27, 2024 – Registration
  • Jan 30th – Coaches Only Meeting and Coach’s Bag Pick-up, Big Sun Conference Room, 7pm
  • Feb 1st – Make-up Coaches Meeting and Coach’s Bag Pick-up, Big Sun Conference Room, 7pm
  • Feb 3rd – Player Evaluations – U11 Only – 9am at Big Sun.
  • Feb 10th – Player Evaluations – U13 Only 9am – U18 Only 10am – U15 Only 10:30 am at Big Sun
    • Coaches Clinic – All Coaches – More Details to Follow.
  • Feb 17th – Teams Created and Rosters Released
  • Feb 20-24th – Practice Begins (Start of Season)
  • Feb 25th – Waitlisted Players Accepted – Game Schedule Released
  • March 2nd – Practice Week
  • March 9th – Spring Break – No Games – Fields are available for practice
  • March 16th – Spring Break – No Games – Fields are available for practice
  • March 23rd – Opening Day Jamboree – Uniforms Distributed, Opening Ceremony 9:15 am (prompt 9:30 am start) Double header for every team with half games.
  • March 30th – Easter Weekend – No Games
  • April 6th – SuperStarters and SunLights Begin
    • Week 2 Games
  • April 13th – Week 3 Games
  • April 20th – Week 4 Games
  • April 27th – Week 5 Games
  • May 4th – Week 6 Games
  • May 11th – Week 7 Games – Season End for SuperStarters and SunLights
  • May 18th – Closing Day – Final Games and Medal Distribution
  • Picture Week – TBD
  • AllStar Games – None this season

How are teams created? (Includes Coach and Assistant coach “Perks”)

Teams start with a coach. Coaches may receive up to 4 guaranteed players on their respective teams. Coaches may automatically get their children or direct relatives guaranteed on their teams. Coaches are allowed one Assistant coach. This assistant coach is also allowed to have their children guaranteed on their teams as long as the number of guaranteed players does not exceed 4. At this point, if there are additional guaranteed positions that are not filled, the coach may accept sponsors. The coach may accept up to 2 sponsors, up to but not exceeding the total of 4 guaranteed players. After these guaranteed players are added to the team, all additional players are randomly assigned by the board.

What Player Perks are available for Sponsors?

  1. They may choose to allow their player to choose their coach, IF the coach has approved of this player counting towards one of their “4 Guaranteed Players”.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are needed and encouraged to continue to provide resources to Big Sun. 

Sponsorships will have advertisements options to be highlighted at our facility, verbal acknowledgment, as well as receive other player perks. The cost for Sponsorships start at $250. If you are sponsoring in order to obtain a player perk, please ensure that you understand available player perks from our Recreation FAQs Section. You must also have a coach that has approved your request before you sponsor a team. All Sponsorships are nonrefundable. Please see our Sponsorship Page for more information and the Sponsorship Form.

Team Sizes

U18 – Rosters of no more than 17 players – 11v11 on the Field (7v7 possibility based on participating numbers)
U15 – 17 Players – 11v11 (7v7 possibility based on participating numbers)
U13 – 17 Players – 11v11 (7v7 possibility based on participating numbers)
U11 – 11 Players – 9v9
U8 – 10 Players – 6v6
U6 – 7 Players – 4v4

Ball Sizes

U18 – Size 5
U14 – Size 5
U11 – Size 4
U8 – Size 3
U6 – Size 3

AGE GROUPS

Player Age Groups are calculated by BIRTH YEAR. This website helps to explain – SOCCER AGE EXPLAINED.

ASSIGNMENT – Player BIRTH YEAR
SuperStarters – 2020, 2021
U6 – 2018, 2019
U8 – 2016, 2017
U11 – 2013, 2014, 2015
U13 – 2011, 2012
U15 – 2009, 2010
U18 – 2006, 2007, 2008