Recreational Spring (U8-U19)
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Kent County Parks & Rec Field Layout (u12+)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Player Registration - Closed
Spring Coach Registration - Click HERE
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteer Sign-Up - Coming Soon
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Game Schedule
Spring 2024 Recreational Season
Delaware Union Soccer Club offers an engaging Recreational Program for children (U8-U19), fostering physical fitness, teamwork, and skill development. Designed for players of varying skill levels, our recreational soccer league prioritizes fun and participation over competition. DUSC emphasizes fair play, sportsmanship, and learning the fundamentals of the game. Participants have the opportunity to build friendships, stay active, and develop a love for soccer in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Registration is now closed
Important Season Dates to Remember
Team Assignments: First week of March
Practice Starts: Week of March 25
Regular Season Starts: Saturday, April 6
Picture Day: April 27
Regular Season Ends: Saturday, May 18
3v3 Tournament: Saturday, June 1
Important Season Information Please Read
All Saturday Recreational Games u8, u10 will be played at Odessa High School: 570 Tony Marchio Dr, Townsend, DE 19734.
All Home Games u12, u14, Senior Division games will be played at Odessa High School: 570 Tony Marchio Dr, Townsend, DE 19734.
Registration Fee and Date of Birth ranges for each division are as follows.
Players are placed on teams by birth year based on the chart below. Parents may request to play up an age group but may not play down an age group.
| Division | Registration Fee |
| Discovery (U3-U6) (2021-2018) | $115 |
| U8 2016/2017 Boys/Girls | $125 |
| U10 2014/2015 Boys/Girls | $125 |
| U12 2012/2013 Boys/Girls | $125 |
| U14 2010/2011 Boys/Girls | $125 |
| U19 2005-2009 Girls | $125 |
| U19 2005-2009 Boys | $125 |
- To read about our Volunteer Fee CLICK HERE
- NO REFUNDS once season starts other than medical reasons (doctors note may need to be provided).
- If before the season starts, you determine your child cannot play for any reason, you will be charged a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds are processed back to the credit card that the registration was made with, however it can take between 30 to 60 days to receive your refund check after you submit your request.
- Teammate and coach request are accepted for U12 and older teams, granted registration is completed by 1/31/2024. All players will be allowed to select practice day preferences during registrations. Teams will be formed based on practice preference selection.
Equipment and Uniforms
- In order to receive your uniform before the season starts you must order it before March 10.
- Uniforms this year are Orange and Navy. Players that have the Orange and Black from previous years will be able to continue to wear them.
- To order your uniform - CLICK HERE
- U3 - U6 (Discovery Program) Players do not need to purchase a uniform for the season.
ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR SHIN GUARDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EARRINGS CAN BE WORN AT ANY TIME EVEN IF THEY ARE TAPED OR COVERED. No watches, necklaces, or jewelry may be worn. On cold or rainy days, no hooded sweatshirts or jackets may be worn. In the past we have allowed this, but in trying to reduce the possibility of injury, players may no longer wear any articles of clothing with a hood while on the playing field. Note that the cleats spikes must be plastic and CANNOT have a front spike.
DIVISION INFORMATION:
Discovery Program: U3-U6 - CLICK HERE for more information
Under 8 (2016-2017): 4 on the field at a time - NO GOALIES (4v4). Max Roster of 8
We offer both Boys and Girls divisions. Players begin to understand positions on the field and continue to work on dribbling and shooting. Passing become more important at this level as the field size increases. All out of bounds restarts will start with a kick-in. A referee is assigned to each game to manage the game. Coaches run practice one night each week starting at this division. Games consist of 4 10 minute quarters with 5 minutes for warmup, 3 minutes in between periods, and 5 minutes to clean-up after the game.
Under 10 (2014-2015): 6 on the field plus one goalie (7v7). Max Roster of 12
We offer both Boys and Girls divisions. Goalies and throw-ins are introduced. A referee is assigned to each game to manage the game. Coaches run one practice each week. Games consist of two 25 minute halves with 5 minutes for warmup, 5 minutes for half time, and 5 minutes to clean-up after the game.
Under 12 (2012-2013): 8 on the field plus one goalie (9v9). Max Roster of 16
We offer both Boys and Girls divisions. Teams play games against Kent County Parks & Rec with away games being played at Kesserling Park in Dover . A referee is assigned to manage the game. Coaches run one practice each week. Games consist of two 25 minute halves with 5 minutes for warmup, 5 minutes for half time, and 5 minutes to clean-up after the game.
Under 14 (2010-2011): 10 on the field plus one goalie with 30 minute halves (11v11). Max Roster of 18
We offer both Boys and Girls divisions. This division participates in the DYSA Interclub league. Practice is held once or twice a week. Home games will be played at Middletown Village. Away games may be held in Dover, Hockessin, New Castle, Wilmington. A referee is assigned to manage the game. Games consist of two 35 minute halves with 5 minutes for warmup, 10 minutes for half time, and 5 minutes to clean-up after the game.
Senior Divisions (2005-2009): 10 on the field plus one goalie with 35 minute halves (11v11). Max Roster of 18
We offer both Boys and Girls divisions. This division participates in the DYSA Interclub league. Home games will be played at Middletown Village. Away games may be held in Dover, Hockessin, New Castle, Wilmington. A referee is assigned to manage the game. Games consist of two 35 minute halves with 5 minutes for warmup, 10 minutes for half time, and 5 minutes to clean-up after the game.
Every player is expected to play 50% of every game unless by their own choice or a parent's request. We do our best to keep team sizes limited to guarantee that every player can get 50% playing time. However, over the years we have received equally as much feedback about teams with too few players (even when the team is at max recommended team size) and teams with too many, Due to vacations and other conflicts not all players show up every week which can leave teams shorthanded. We also have about 10-15% of registrations after the late fee date starts, so this can be a significant number of players in a division. We typically we need to create two teams at a time to make scheduling work which can then make team sizes too small. Our Board Members and Commissioners do everything we can to make this work out for everyone involved.
Practices may begin as early as March 25. Practice days and times preferences are picked when registering to be a coach.
Practice schedules are determined by the coaches based on field, day and time availability. Early in the season, daylight is still limited, so practice schedules may need to be adjusted, but all of this will be determined by the coaches based on field availability.
There will be 7 game days for the U8 and older divisions this season. The 3v3 tournament is held on a separate weekend from normal game days. The tournament is free and only open to Delaware Union Recreational Teams U8 and up divisions, so even though it is not required, we have found that almost 100% of teams field at least one team for this tournament. The 3v3 will be held on Saturday, June 1.
PRACTICES:
For U8+, each coach will conduct at least one practice each week, typically on the same day and time. Coaches will select their practice time and location based on field availability and what works best for their schedule.
GAME DAY INFORMATION:
For U8-U10, all games are played on Saturdays between 9 AM and 2 PM (ending times may vary depending on the number of teams in each division).
For U12+, all games are played on Saturdays between 9AM and 4PM. The number of home and away games vary by team.
PLEASE NOTE: Home Teams wear Orange Jerseys and Away teams wear Navy Jerseys.