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Recreational League - 4U - 8U

TEAM / COACH ROSTERS - SPRING 2024

Players have been placed on teams and rosters distributed to team coaches, who will be contacting players about practice.  Please remember all coaches are volunteers - please provide assistance as needed.

Rosters and coach contacts are posted below.
If you have not heard from your coach in a reasonable amount of time - send him or her a note.  

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TO VIEW ROSTERS


Some teams are still need in need of volunteer(s) to coach. These teams are listed without a coach name.  If you are willing to help get the kids playing or know of someone, please let us know ASAP. 

AHFSH RECREATIONAL LEAGUE - 4U to 8U

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING 2024 SEASON IS NOW CLOSED
 GAMES BEGIN MARCH 23

TEAMS ARE   FORMED.  COACHES WILL CONTACT YOU REGARDING TEAM PRACTICE.

Why play at soccer at AHFSH Fire Club?

Enjoy a fun introduction to soccer, professional training for players, and education for volunteer coaches. Our soccer facilities are located in a supervised, safe environment, and we provide office support as a service to all members.

Who can play?  

Any Boy or Girl born 2016 - 2020.  No previous experience required; beginners are welcome!  See age chart HERE 
(Players born 2005-2015, please visit our Wanderers program page - CLICK HERE )

When and Where are Practices?

Each team's practice schedule is determined by the volunteer coach.  Teams may practice at area parks  and schools. Teams will be formed once registration closes on MARCH 3.

When and Where are Games? 

Games will be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday beginning MARCH 23. Home games will be held at Schertz Soccer Complex (75 Maske Rd, Schertz, TX 78154in the fall. U9 and above play in SARA league and have a home/away schedule.  Away games at fields around the San Antonio metro area. (Boerne, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Mission City, Cornerstone)- Visit Wanderers page for details - CLICK HERE
Ft. Sam Houston gate remains closed.

Volunteer Coaches

The AHFSH Recreational program is a volunteer based program with each team requiring at least ONE volunteer coach. Volunteer coaches are directed and guided by a team of dedicated professional staff.

Requirements

*Uniform Policy
AHFSH utilizes a home/away reversible uniform.  Home teams on the schedule will wear blue, away teams will wear silver.  AHFSH feels this will facilitate the uniform process for families (sizing and distribution) 
You have the option to use your uniform season to season and  receive a $10.00 discount on the registration fee.

Recreational Soccer

4U Recreational Soccer 
The 4U soccer is a co-ed program focusing on skills development. AHFSH  provides a program that encourages parent volunteer coaches to focus on individual technique. Teams have the option to hold a practice session each week.  Games are played on Saturday mornings using a 4v4 playing format.

5U, 6U, 7U & 8U Recreational Soccer 
The 7U & 8U program is gender specific and focuses on skills development. Teams are coached by parent volunteers and resources are provided to focus on individual skill development. Teams have the option to hold a practice session each week. Games are played on Saturday in a 4v4 format. Games are officiated by coaches or other volunteer.
 
9U & 10U Recreational Soccer - Wanderers Program
The 9U & 10U age groups expand to 7v7 format introducing goalkeepers, referees, and more complex tactical play. Volunteer coaches will work with these teams who normally will attend a practice session one or two times per week and a game each Saturday.  Teams are entered into SARA League (San Antonio Recreational Alliance).  Teams will play a home and away schedule.
 
11U & older Recreational Soccer - Wanderers 
These teams play a modified 7v7 format in a league that is provided by San Antonio Recreational Alliance ( SARA).Home games are played at FSH, but away games will be played around San Antonio.
 Please note, the number of player registrations will determine the combination of age groups and genders (coed).

Playing Rules

5U and 6U teams play 4v4 (4 players versus 4 players) on a 20x30 field; 5U and 6Uteams have a maximum roster size of 8 players.  AHFSH 5U/6U playing rules are available HERE;

7U and 8U teams play 4v4 on a single field (30x40); 7U and 8U teams have a maximum roster size of 8 players.   AHFSH 7U/8U playing rules are available HERE.

9U and 10U teams play 7v7 with a maximum roster size of 14 players.  Beginning at 9U, the playing format includes the use of a goalkeeper.  Playing rules are available HERE

11U and older  recreational teams play 7v7 with a maximum roster size of 14 players.  

Parent resources from for our governing state association, STYSA, are available HERE.

Birth Year and Season Matrix

Teams are formed based on the birth year of players.

When determining the age group for a seasonal year (2023-2024 for Fall 2023 season), the year the season ends is subtracted from the birth year to determine the age division.

For example:  2024- 2014 = 10U.

The “U” stands for “under”, which means players in each age group are that age or younger.

The ’08, ’09 etc. references the year the player was born. Players are eligible to play up to older age groups, but may not play down an age group.

BIRTH YEAR AGE GROUP
2020

4U

2019 5U
2018 6U
2017 7U
2016 8U
2015 9U
2014 10U
2013 11U
2012 12U
2011 13U
2010 14U
2009 15U
2008 16U
2007 17U

2006

2005

18U

19U

 

Instructions for All New Players

New players must submit a copy of a state-issued birth certificate to the league within fourteen (14) days of the registration date.  Your child cannot be placed on a team until we have a birth certificatmail (AHFSe on file.  You may submit birth certificates by email to operations@ahfsh.org

Military Registrations

Military participants receive discounted registration fees for "recreational" soccer, which includes teams other than the Fire Club and Recreational Academy

TO QUALIFY FOR THE DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEE, MILITARY REGISTRANTS MUST:  

(1) be active duty, reserve or retired with DOD identification; AND

(2) register through the AHFSH online registration program(ID number required)

AHFSH values both the participation of its military members and our relationship with CYS; as such, we encourage all eligible military participants to register as such.  Registration with CYS is not required to play soccer, but is required for other sports.   There is currently no fee associated with CYS registration.  Once in the soccer registration system, choose "Military Discount" , enter the last 4 digits of DOD identification and discount will be applied.  

Additional information regarding CYS services may be found on the Fort Sam Houston MWR website (on the "Soldier & Family Services" page).  Information regarding CYS registration may be found under the FAQ section (on the "Helpful Links" page) of the Fort Sam Houston MWR website; that FAQ is also available on the pdf of that page, below.  If you have any additional questions regarding CYS benefits or registration, please call Mingo Ramos at (210) 221-5519.

SEASON INFORMATION - FAQs

How long does the season last?

Fall:  The season typically starts in mid-September and runs for 8 weeks. Make-up games for rain outs may extend the season.

Spring - The season typically begins after Spring Break in March for U5-U10 and early February for Recreational Academy U9-U10, early March for D2/SII U11-U14 and early April for D2/SII U15-U18.  The season is typically 8 games long for D4 and the Recreational Academy, and 8 games long for upper-age teams.  Make-up games for rain outs may extend the season, and games are not generally played on the weekend before and/or after Spring Break.

When will I be contacted by a coach regarding practices?

Recreational players will be contacted by coaches following distribution of rosters upon the close of registration.  If you are not contacted by a coach soon after this date, you may contact the AHFSH office at 210.973.6002, who will be able to provide you with contact information for your coach.

Recreational Academy ("Fire Junior") and Fire players begin training with the professional trainers in August (Fall ) and late January (Spring ).  For information regarding the training schedule, please contact our Director of Training.

Play Level Type of Play Ages For Information
"Rec" Recreational - SARA League 4U to 8U - AHFSH/GRAYSA Recreational page
"Rec" Wanderers Recreational - SARA League 9U to 18U - City Wide Wanderers page
"Academy Fire Jr" Academy- Fire Jr. 7U to 10U " Academy-Fire Jr." page
"Fire" Fire - Competitive * 11U and older "Fire Club" page

AHFSH Recreational Reversible Uniform Kit


Wanderers Uniform Kit

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