What is the minimum age requirement to play soccer?
In order to meet the minimum age requirement for our U5 program, players must be born in the youngest year posted on our registration page (5 years of age by December 31 of the applicable school year). This applies to both the fall and the spring seasons. The age group specifications do not change between the fall and spring seasons. If a child is not old enough in the fall he/she will not be old enough in the spring either. No underage players will be placed on our waitlist.
My child has never played soccer, but wants to give it a try. Many of the other kids have been playing for years. Will he/she be OK?
Yes. We have many new players in each age group each year, especially in the U6, U8 and U10 age groups. If your child is somewhat athletic, he/she will quickly be able to contribute to recreational teams older than U10. Children, especially those that are coordinated and like a high level of physical activity, will quickly develop the skills necessary to fit right in.
What is offered for players once they are too old for the in-house program?
PRSC maintains strong competitive and recreational travel programs for boys and girls ages U11 through U19. Our travel teams roster players of varying abilities on teams where they will be appropriately competitive and they compete against other clubs: Hampton, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, North Allegheny, Freeport, etc.
We field D4 (state-competitive), D5 (district-competitive) and D6 (recreational) teams as needed each season based upon our registered players' needs. Home games are played at Pine Park and Richland Park. Note that travel games are played on Sundays, typically between 12 and 7 pm.
When are the spring and fall seasons?
Typically, the spring season starts the week of April 1 and ends during the first or second weekend of June. The fall season begins during the last week of August and runs through the last weekend of October.
Will I receive confirmation of my registration?
You should receive an automated message confirming registration was received and payment processed.
How can I be sure my child was placed on a team?
If you registered online and paid all fees by the deadline specified, your child is guaranteed team placement. Players who register after the initial deadline will be placed on the waiting list and assigned to teams as needed to complete rosters.
Each age group has a maximum number of players permitted to ensure appropriate team size and playing time. Many, but not all players who register late are placed on teams.
Once teams are rostered, team coaches will reach out to introduce themselves and go over season information: practice day/time, player expectations, and game day rules. This typically occurs in early-mid March for the spring season and early-mid August for the fall season.
During registration, PRSC volunteers work to identify and recruit volunteer coaches. Assembling teams for the season is a time intensive process and your patience during this period is appreciated.
If you have other questions that are not covered here or elsewhere on our website, please go to the Contact Us page and email or call for more information.