COVID 19 FFC Recommends that all patrons and visitors to FFC Park exercise CDC Guidance with respect to COVID-19 precautions. DO NOT ATTEND PRACTICE OR GAMES IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO COVID-19 WITHIN THE LAST 14 DAYS. ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE A CHOICE, BE RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS AND EVERYONE'S SAFETY BY EXERCISING CDC PANDEMIC GUIDELINES WHEN NOT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN FFC RECREATION SOCCER PRACTICES OR GAMES. Details regarding the current accommodations and safety precautions can be found HERE.

RESPECT FFC PARK

FFC Park is owned and maintained by Fredericksburg FC. Great care and attention is taken to ensure that FFC Parks' facilities are some of the best in the area, with all-grass fields. On occasion, the park may be closed due to maintenance or to preserve the grounds after heavy or consistent rain. FFC appreciates your understanding when these natural events occur that are beyond our control.

It is important that all visitors to FFC Park respect the facilities.

• NO PETS are permitted. Service animals are welcome.
• NO SMOKING - NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR VAPING
• No digging/picking at the fields or surrounding areas
• No climbing on soccer goals/nets
• Avoid wet/soft/soggy spots
• No repetitive drills within lined field areas
• No use of penalty areas is permitted for practices
• Please either take your trash home, or use the trash cans provided at the FFC Pavilion
• Rest room facilities are closed due to COVID-19. Portable facilities are located in the corner of the parking lot.

FALL 2022 Recreation Soccer - Practices

All practices will be held at FFC Park, 1898 Mills Drive, Fredericksburg.

• FALL 2022 practices are scheduled to begin the week of TBD and will start no earlier than 5:00pm.
• Your coach will provide practice schedules and locations via TeamSnap
• Field locations for practices may be adjusted at short notice based upon field conditions and availability.

• Practice Area 1 and Practice Area 2 can also be used - particularly for repetitive drills.
  Penalty areas must not be used for drills. Please move goals to the 18yd line or off field location for shooting/corner-related drills.

NOTE: When we have wet field conditions, practices will be limited to OFF FIELD/PRACTICE AREAS ONLY.

FALL 2022 AGE GROUPS / GAME FORMATS

Game formats will be as follows for each age group this Fall 2022:

• U08 - 5v5, 4 x 10 min quarters, quarter field
• U10 - 9v9, 2 x 25 min halves (or 4 x 10 min quarters), half field - Coaches to confirm halves or quarters prior to start
• U12 - 7v7, 2 x 30 min halves; can optionally play up to 9v9 max, half field
• U14 - 8v8, 2 x 30 min halves, half field.
• UHS - 8v8, 2 x 35 min halves, half field.
  

Please note that for half-field play and below, no punting or drop-kicks over the  half way line - this is to promote build up play and full  team involvement in the game.

FIELD LOCATIONS

FALL 2022 Recreation Soccer - Game Schedule

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: 
Spectator groups should practice social distancing at all times and remain at least 10 feet apart from other spectator groups. Spectators should remain together and ensure that non-participating children are also adhering to social distancing practices. Masks are recommended for all visitors to FFC Park.

 All games are initially planned to be held at FFC Park, 1898 Mills Drive, Fredericksburg.

Games will begin on TBD

Game schedule will be published to TEAMSNAP. Please check back for future updates.  

• Game Schedule will be available via TeamSnap. Games will mostly be on Saturday mornings with some mid-week games replacing practice.

Game Formats

DIVISION	TEAM FORMAT	BALL SIZE	GAME DURATION	FIELD SIZE	GOAL SIZE (approx)
U8	5v5 (with GK)	3	4 x 10 min	1/3 field	6' x 4'
U10	7v7 (with GK)	4	2 x 25 min	1/2 field	6' x 18'
U12	9v9 (with GK)	4	2 x 30 min	1/2 field	7' x 21'
U14	11v11* (with GK)	5	2 x 35 mins*	Full field*	8'x24'*
HS	11v11* (with GK	5	2 x 60 mins*	Full field*	8'x24'*

* U14 and HS game formats are subject to adjustment based upon registration numbers.

Where do Spectators Sit?

Unless otherwise directed, spectators should sit on the opposite sideline to the teams/coaches. Spectators should sit between the 18yd lines and should not be to the side of the penalty areas nor behind the end line/goals - this is particularly important for games that are U12 and above as it greatly helps the game officials/referees. The following illustration should help: