A QUICK GLANCE AT RECREATIONAL (REC) RANDOM DRAW AND FRIENDSHIP TEAM (FT) LEAGUE PROGRAM

A QUICK GLANCE AT RECREATIONAL (REC) RANDOM DRAW AND FRIENDSHIP TEAM (FT) LEAGUE PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY
Open to 3 1/2 year olds through 19 year old youth athletes from ANY school district. MTsc U participation is non-geographically tied. Specific birth date cut-offs for 4 and 18 year olds are automatically determined by the MTsc U online registration (specific birth date cut-offs for 4 and 19 year olds are set by a governing bodies such as US Soccer, US Club Soccer, and GCSA depending upon the specific leaguing by MTsc U).

FOCUS
The focus is on player participation, fundamentals of soccer, appreciation for the game, friendships, life lessons and fun.

STAFF
A volunteer parent staff makeup the Program’s coaches, who are subject to Club acceptance and are required to be either Club certified or state licensed. An In-House Certification program is available before each soccer season for the cost of $5 to assist with material costs.

LEAGUE SPECIFICS

Organized leagues with 7 to 9 games each season (subject to division size). Games are primarily on Saturdays and on occasion there may be a game on a Monday or Tuesday night for U9-U19. 1 or 2 practice sessions each week, at the coach's discretion.

REGISTRATION & FEES

For terms, see “Rec Payment & Fee Policies” under Registration

Seasonal Recreational (REC) registration fee for Random Draw (RD) and Friendship Team (FT) players is $87.00 for U8 and younger and $89.00 for U9 and older.

Register online using the “Online Registration” link on the home page of www.MetroTulsaSoccer.com. Accepted forms of payment include MasterCard or Visa credit or debit cards, Discover Card and e-Checks.

A $19.00 late fee will be added to registrations after the Late Fee Start Date as noted on the website Calendar of Events.

Note: Late registering players may not be placed on his/her previous team, depending upon when registration is completed, teams formed and the status of their prior team. So, register early to avoid this issue.

UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
At MTsc U, each age bracket uses one of four different uniform color combinations consisting of: red, white, black and/or royal blue. See the Uniform Policy on the website. All uniforms cost the same fee, due at registration: $45.00 for all REC/FT and SNL players The uniform program is designed to allow a continuously registering player to use his/her uniform for up to 2 years* before being required to purchase a new uniform. Uniform sizes are selected during online registration and those sizes will be ordered. Samples are available for sizing at Mac’s Soccer Shack. Re-orders due to incorrect size will be at the parents' expense.

* 2 years is based on a player remaining in the MTsc U REC program for 4 consecutive seasons beginning as a U5, U7, U9 or U11 player thus a RETURNING player. As each odd number bracket a new uniform must be purchased in addition to if a player is considered NEW which means they did not play at MTsc U during the prior season.

What you must have for participation is the following:

  1. A soccer ball is required to be brought to all sessions
  2. Shin guards must be worn by youth participants
  3. Athletic shoes are required to be worn (no sandals allowed)
  4. A jug of water
  5. No jewelry of any kind can be worn during on the field activities

SEASONS

The general seasons, days and times except during observed holidays, Jenks school breaks (fall break and spring break) and days where the Jenks School District closes schools due to inclement weather are:

Fall Season August thru November (w/Games during September – November)

Spring Season February thru May (w/Games during March – May)

PRACTICE LOCATIONS AND TIMES

See practice and game requirements under “Parent Rules & Resp.” in the MTsc U White Book posted online.

Practice times and location are strictly up to the volunteer coach. The Club reserves field space through the Parks Department and School Districts and are available to coaches on a pre-signup reserved basis

You should expect your coach to contact you regarding first practice no earlier than the week after the Coach Orientation (date noted on the Calendar of Events)

COMMUNICATION AS TO SESSION CANCELLATIONS

For general program communication associated with the REC Program, MTsc U communicates to participants as follows:

  1. “Metro Tulsa Soccer Club” Facebook page posts (primary method for real time updates associated with game day weather)
  2. "MetroTulsaSC" Twitter tweets (primary method for real time updates associated with game day weather)
  3. Website www.MetroTulsaSoccer.com “Field & Office Status”, Scroller or Homepage News (secondary method associated with game day weather)
  4. MTsc U eNews which are Club emails (primary method associated with Program information)

Note: Relative to practice your specific coach will be the person responsible for communication.

PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT MTsc U RECREATIONAL PROGRAM

The MTsc U Player Development (PDP) Skills Training Program for ages 5-12 (equivalent to U6-U12 players) complements the Recreational Soccer Program and is offered at a discounted registration cost if already registered for MTsc U Recreational Soccer.

The MTsc U Mommy & Me (M&M) Program for ages 2 - 4 prepares youth for U4 and U5 MTsc U Recreational Random Draw and Friendship Team leagues.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

MTsc U provides other club-wide events that are complementary to our Recreational Soccer Program, including:

  • Free Player’s Clinics
  • Summer Training Camp
  • Challenger Series Tournaments
  • 3v3 Tournaments
  • Free Collegiate and Professional Sporting Events
  • Discounted Promotional Events
  • MTsc U PDP Skills Development Program
  • MTsc U Mommy & Me (M&M) Program

Review the website and Calendar of Events regularly; additional fees apply in some cases

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM

For questions as to how generally the Program works, registration for the Program as well as Program content, contact MTsc U at 918-298-0190 or send an email to MTscParentsOnly@att.net including your name and phone number. Alternatively look at the Contact Us page for the Program Coordinator contact information.