Co-Commissioners Ryan & Rebecca Hogan
Ryan – Soccer Lead, Field Maintenance
Rebecca – Website, Schedules, Rosters, Inventory

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Soccer Starters games are held at Cape St. Claire Elementary Field 1
 
Starters Teams:
 Jon Jones, Team Name: Messy Lions 
 Nigel Moody w/ Karianne Moody, Team Name: Stars 
 Maria Grosskettler w/ Tim Bihl, Team Name: Lil' Pickles 
 Ryan Hogan, Team Name: Dinosaurs 

Game Schedule:
Saturday, September 7th
9am -  Messy Lions  vs  Stars  - Field 1
10:15am -   Lil' Pickles  vs  Dinosaurs  - Field 1

Saturday, September 14th
9am -  Messy Lions  vs  Dinosaurs  - Field 1
9:45am -  Lil' Pickles  vs  Stars  - Field 1

Saturday, September 21st
9am -  Messy Lions  vs  Lil' Pickles  - Field 1
9:45am -  Stars  vs  Dinosaurs  - Field 1

Saturday, September 28th
9am -  Stars  vs  Messy Lions  - Field 1
9:45am -  Dinosaurs  vs  Lil' Pickles  - Field 1

Saturday, October 5th
9am -  Stars  vs  Lil' Pickles  - Field 1
9:45am -  Dinosaurs  vs  Messy Lions  - Field 1

Saturday, October 12th **No Games Columbus Weekend**

Saturday, October 19th
9am -  Stars  vs  Dinosaurs  - Field 1
9:45am -  Messy Lions  vs  Lil' Pickles  - Field 1

Saturday, October 26th
9am -  Dinosaurs  vs   Lil' Pickles   - Field 1
9:45am -  Messy Lions  vs  Stars  - Field 1

Saturday, November 2nd **U7 Tournament will Occupy Fields in the Morning**
More Details to Come Later…

Soccer Academy games are held at Cape St. Claire Elementary Fields 3 & 4
 
Academy Teams:
 Whitney Anderson w/ Evan Reger, Team Name: Anglers 
 Andrea Ascencio w/ Amy Powel, Team Name: Fire Jets 
 Stephen Breakey w/ Courtney Tyson, Team Name: The Minions 
 Jarrett Grosskettler w/ Joseph Latta, Team Name: Pickles 
 Jennie Nelson w/ Rachel Brinson, Team Name: Soaring Seagulls 
 Zak Starr w/ Bryan Lolmaugh, Team Name: TBD 
 Nate Van Horn w/ Julia Apgar, Team Name: TBD 
 Robert Watson w/ Mike Ebersberger, Team Name: Clouded Leopards 

Game Schedule:
Saturday, September 7th
9:00am -  Fire Jets  vs  Nate  - Field 4 
10:30am -  Anglers  vs  Clouded Leopards  - Field 3
11:15am -  The Minions  vs  Zak  - Field 3
11:15am -  Pickles  vs  Soaring Seagulls  - Field 4

Saturday, September 14th
10:30am -  Clouded Leopards  vs  Zak  - Field 3
10:30am -  The Minions  vs  Pickles  - Field 4
11:15am -  Fire Jets  vs  Soaring Seagulls  - Field 3
11:15am -  Anglers  vs  Nate  - Field 4

Saturday, September 21st
10:30am -  Nate  vs  Soaring Seagulls  - Field 3
10:30am -  Fire Jets  vs  The Minions  - Field 4 
11:15am -  Anglers  vs  Zak  - Field 3
11:15am -  Clouded Leopards  vs  Pickles  - Field 4

Saturday, September 28th
10:30am -  Zak  vs  Pickles  - Field 3
10:30am -  Anglers  vs  Soaring Seagulls  - Field 4 
11:15am -   Nate  vs  The Minions  - Field 3
11:15am -   Clouded Leopards  vs  Fire Jets  - Field 4

Saturday, October 5th
10:30am -  Pickles  vs  Fire Jets  - Field 3
10:30am -  Soaring Seagulls  vs  Clouded Leopards  - Field 4 
11:15am -  Zak  vs  Nate  - Field 3
11:15am -  Anglers  vs  The Minions  - Field 4

Saturday, October 12th **No Games Columbus Weekend**

Saturday, October 19th
10:30am -  The Minions  vs  Clouded Leopards  - Field 3
10:30am -  Anglers  vs  Fire Jets  - Field 4 
11:15am -  Soaring Seagulls  vs  Zak  - Field 3
11:15am -  Pickles  vs  Nate  - Field 4

Saturday, October 26th
10:30am -  Nate  vs  Clouded Leopards  - Field 3
10:30am -  Soaring Seagulls  vs  The Minions  - Field 4 
11:15am -  Zak  vs  Fire Jets  - Field 3
11:15am -  Anglers  vs  Pickles  - Field 4

Saturday, November 2nd **TOURNAMENT**
More details to come later…

SOCCER STARTERS AND ACADEMY RULES
First rule of this community league soccer is to HAVE FUN. The purpose of this league is to get kids moving around outside, making new friends, and fostering interest in soccer.

The rules are in place to simplify the game for younger children and to promote safety.

SHARED ACADEMY/STARTERS RULES:
1. Player Equipment: Players are required to wear shin guards and cleats or sneakers during all practices and games.
2. Team Size*: 5v5 players can be on the field (includes academy goalie)
3. Referees: Coaches will referee the games, we encourage that the assistant coach or a parent helps time the game and notifies the coaches when they reach halftime and the end of the game.
4. Stoppage Time: Quarters and halftime should be called during a dead ball situation (e.g., throw-in, goal kick, or goal scored). The team with possession at the end of a quarter retains the ball at the same spot when play resumes. The team that did not kick off at the start of the game will kick off to start the second half.
5. Substitutes*: Substitutions can be made between quarters or when a child looks too tired to continue playing. Everyone on the bench shall be substituted in between quarters.
6. Equal Play Time: All children should have a turn playing during the game for an equal time, within reason. Coaches are not expected to keep track of the minutes that each child playing, but make best efforts. We want to foster inclusivity, everyone gets an equal turn.
7. Coin Toss: Coaches can toss a coin or just decide who gets ball first. Players on defense are behind the build-out line on kickoff.
8. Scorekeeping: Scores are not kept (with the exception of the Soccer Academy Tournament at the end of the season)
9. NO Heading the Ball: Heading balls at this young of an age can cause severe injury. 
10. NO Offsides
11. NO Penalty Kicks
12. NO Hand Balls: We do NOT call hand balls. Explain the rule to children then continue play.
13. Overly Aggressive Behavior: Intentionally hurting other players will not be tolerated (Slide Tackling, Grabbing, Elbowing, etc.) repeated offenses can lead to league expulsion.
14. Audience Behavior: Spectators must use positive/encouraging language. If you are not the coach avoid shouting directions to the players, this can cause confusion for the players. 
15. Player Side-Line Behavior: Benches will be provided to teams for games. Children are expected to stay with their team during the game. This allows children to cheer on their teammates together and coaches to easily substitute them into the game. A child that is not on the bench may play less than a child that is.
16. Domination Rule: All attempts should be made to limit players dominating a game. If a child scores three goals move him/her to defense for the remainder of the half. They can return to the striker position in the second half. Rule starts over in second half.
17. Game Cancellations: If poor weather conditions occur, the commissioner will send a cancellation notification via email by 7:30am on Saturday morning. No rain dates (with the exception of the academy tournament).
18. Practice Cancellations: If poor weather conditions occur, the coaches will notify their respective teams a notification on whether they are cancelling or moving practice.

STARTERS-EXCLUSIVE RULES: 
19A. Approximate Game Duration*: 30 minutes total. 4x 6 minute quarters. Time stops between quarters for sub-rotation. 5 minute halftime break.
20A. Kick-in: If the ball goes out of bounds, a player on the opposing team will kick the ball in.
21A. Goalies*: Starters do NOT get goalies.

ACADEMY-EXCLUSIVE RULES: 
19B. Approximate Game Duration*: 40 minutes total. 4x 8 minute quarters. Time stops between quarters for sub-rotation. 5 minute halftime break.
20B. Throw-in/Corner Kicks: If the ball goes out of bounds, a player on the opposing team will throw the ball in (we are not enforcing feet on the ground rule) or preform a corner kick.
21B. Goalies: Academy teams may play the goalie position. Can only use their hands inside the goalie box.
22B. Goalie Kick: Goalies kick the goal kick from the top of the goal box NOT another player.
23B. Goalie Punting: Goalies should NOT punt the ball, they should throw the ball in. The field is small and punting often leads to unintentional heading incidences.
24B. Goalie Uniform: Goalies should wear a penny or shirt of a different color then their uniform to be easily distinguished from other players on their team.
25B. Build-Out Line: The build-out line or 'reset line,' represented by dashed lines, marks where the opposing team must retreat when the goalkeeper has possession. It also serves as the line where players stand behind during kickoffs.

* Asterisked rules are flexible based on mutual decisions made by both of the coaches the day of the game

Our county league plays in the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association league while following the Anne Arundel County Youth Soccer Rules. The season runs from 09/06/2024 to 11/10/2024. Games will be held at varying locations in Anne Arundel County with Cape St. Claire Park being our home field this fall. The schedules are created by the county, direct links are provided below:

U9 Boys (Low, Gold) - Coach Dina Tsihlas
U9 Girls (Low, Silver) - Coach Ryan Hogan
U9 Girls (Medium, Yellow) - Coach Eric Potier

Interested in Coaching?
Here's your chance to be a role model, a mentor, and a source of inspiration for young athletes in our community. Whether you're a seasoned coach or a newcomer eager to share your love for the game, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experience levels.

To be a coach first, CLICK HERE to BEGIN / EDIT a COACH registration for Cape St. Claire Rec Council:Soccer Fall 2024 (needs to be resubmitted each season). If this is your first time coaching in the county in the last 3 years, then complete the Recreation & Parks Volunteer Background Check and Coaches Certification. The cost of the background check can be reimbursed upon request.

Only APPROVED COACHES will have access to the menu: Staff | Team Roster