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.

What is the Inter-Community League and what does it mean?
The Inter-Community League is where PRSC begins playing other community based teams, like Hampton, Fox Chapel, Seneca Valley, etc., depending on the specific division/competition level.  The ICL is only for U9/10!  Even if your child has made a PRSC competitive travel team, they are still considered ICL because of their age. The only registration option that is available to U9/U10 is the Inter-Community League.

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. 

What if the weather is bad?  Will we play in the rain?
If we experience rain without any lighting or thunder and the field conditions are deemed safe, games will be played in the rain.  
If there is a possibility the weather will clear, we will follow a weather delay for teams playing at PAC Saturday mornings.

Weather Delay:
In the case of inclement weather early on a Saturday, we will update the website with the status of games that date.  We will not automatically cancel all games in the event the weather permits us to start later.  
U5/U6: We will postpone the start by up to one hour, if possible, or cancel if it appears that the weather will last more than one hour. 
U8: If the first set of games cannot be played as scheduled, but we expect the weather will clear, they will be postponed to begin at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled games that day, i.e., will start at 12:00 or 12:30pm.  The second and third set of games will proceed as scheduled.  If the second set of games also cannot be played as scheduled, but we expect the weather to clear, those games will move to the 1:00 and 1:30pm time slot.  Any further delays beyond those will result in the cancellation of all games.  Again, we will post the status to our website, so it is important to keep an eye out for any required changes.  

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.

Jewelry

No jewelry is allowed during any game at any age.  Taping over earrings in not permitted.  Parents are reminded not to pierce their children's ears shortly before or during the soccer season.  Failure to remove jewelry including new earrings will result in the player being prohibited from participating in the game.

If medical jewelry is required by a doctor it must be covered and held in place in order to avoid injury to the player wearing it as well as other players.  Coaches and referees must be notified of such circumstances.

Additionally, no metal barrettes, bobby pins or other metal hair pieces are permitted.

Helmets

A goalie helmet is mandatory for all Pine Richland Goal Keepers for the U8 program.  Helmets are provided to the coaches in this age group and are made available (upon request) to coaches for the U10/11/12 and up programs and are left to the discretion of the parents and players if a helmet should be worn. 

Refund Policy Waiver - required during registration

All refund requests must be sent via e-mail to the Club’s Registrar at [email protected]

REFUND POLICY:

- 100% if requested before the designated registration period closes for Spring and Fall season(s).

- 100% if PRSC fails to meet participation requirements for an age group and cannot place a team.

- 50% if requested after the close of registration but prior to PRSC’s first scheduled team practice.

- No refunds after the PRSC’s first scheduled team practice.

MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS:

- 100% with a written medical excuse from a doctor if requested prior to the PRSC’s first

scheduled practice. No refunds will be provided after the PRSC’s first scheduled practice.  

MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL TEAM EXCEPTIONS*:

- 100% if player makes middle school or high school soccer team roster and notifies the PRSC

within 5 days of release of the roster along with proof of roster placement.

NO REFUNDS will be issued for uniforms, accessories, shortened season due to inclement weather or

situations outside of the PRSC’s control.

*The PRSC supports participation in all school sponsored sports and activities, flexibility applies to all

sports. Middle School and High School players are subject the PRSC’s registration guidelines and must

register within the open registration period to guarantee a roster spot.

Liability Waiver - required during registration

I/We, the parent/guardian of the player, a minor, and the player agree to the following rules: (1) To abide

by the rules of USYSA, PA WEST, PRSC, its affiliated organizations, volunteers, and sponsors.

Recognizing the possibility of physical injury and risks of possible exposure to and illness from infectious

diseases, including but not limited to influenza and COVID-19 associated with soccer and in

consideration for USYSA, PA West and PRSC accepting the registrant for its soccer programs and

activities (the “Programs”), I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify USYSA, PA West,

PRSC, its affiliated organizations, volunteers, and sponsors, their employees, and associated personnel,

including the owners of fields and facilities utilized for the Programs, against any claim by or on behalf of

the registrant as a result of the registrant’s participation in the Programs and/or being transported to or

from the same, which transportation I hereby authorize. (2) I understand that USYSA, PA West, PRSC its

affiliated organizations, volunteers, and sponsors assumes no responsibility for any and all illness,

disability, death, or loss of damage to person or property in connection with my participation. I hereby

waive, release, and discharge USYSA, PA West, PRSC, its affiliated organizations, volunteers, and

sponsors from any and all liabilities or claims, financial or otherwise, made as a result of participation in

the athletic program and related events and activities. (3) The undersigned parent/guardian of the

registrant represents that the player is in good health and physical condition and can participate in

competitive soccer. I understand that I am responsible to communicate any medical issues which may

arise during the season. We have read all the information above and agree that all statements are correct.

Code of Conduct- required during registration

The Pine Richland Soccer Club’s Code of Conduct applies to all players, coaches, volunteers, family

members and anyone in attendance at a PRSC sanctioned game or event. The PRSC strives to provide a

safe and fun environment for all community families to play the game of soccer. The Club and all of its

members agree to put the emotional and physical well-being of the children first. The Club and all its

members will treat players, coaches, spectators, and referees with respect and kindness. The Club and

all its members will demonstrate sportsmanship in every game scenario, win or lose, disparaging

remarks towards teammates, coaches, referees, or any spectator will not be tolerated. No retaliatory

behavior, no matter the circumstances. No verbal or physical abuse. No Bullying. In a situation of an

individual breaching the Code of Conduct, a Board Member should be made aware immediately. Failure

to abide by the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action by the PRSC and/or PA West and other

governing bodies. Warning, Probation, Game suspension, revocation of your privilege to be a member

of the PRSC are potential actions that will be taken.