Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the recreational soccer season?

We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions below to help guide you through registration, team formation, practices, games, and more.

Registration

  • Q: How do I register for recreational soccer?
    A: Registration opens before the season begins with early and late registration windows. Spring 2026 Registration

Team Formation & Coaching

  • Q: How are teams formed?
    A: After registration, players are grouped by age. Children ages 4 and 5 play on teams with boys and girls, while all other age groups are divided by both age and gender.

  • Q: Who coaches the teams?
    A: All team coaches are volunteers.

  • Q: How many coaches are assigned to each team?
    A: Each team has one official coach.

  • Q: How are players placed on a team?
    A: Each coach selects their own child to be on their team. After that, players are assigned to teams with the goal of creating balanced and evenly matched groups.

  • Q: Can I request for my child to be placed on a specific team?
    A: Unfortunately, no. While we understand the desire to make specific requests, we try to allocate players to teams in a way that keeps an even competitive balance between teams.

  • Q: How will I be notified about my player’s team placement?
    A: Warwick Soccer Club uses TeamSnap to communicate team assignments and updates. TeamSnap Getting Started Guide

  • Q: How will the player’s coach communicate to the team?
    A: Through TeamSnap.

Practices

  • Q: How often do recreational teams practice each week?
    A: Teams practice once a week.

  • Q: How long are practices?
    A:
    • Age groups 4 & 5 are 45 minutes
    • All other age groups are 1 hour

  • Q: When and where are practices held?
    A: Weekly practice date and time will be decided on and communicated by the coach. Coaches will have to share field spaces with other recreational and travel teams.

  • Q: Can teams practice together?
    A: Yes! While it’s not required, practicing with another team is a great way to build skills and teamwork. Warwick Soccer Club supports this by sharing coach contact information so teams can coordinate practices at the same time and location.

  • Q: Are there any additional training opportunities?
    A: Absolutely! Warwick offers extra training sessions on Monday nights in partnership with Forward Soccer Club at the Warwick Town Park.
    • 5:30-6:30pm 4-6 years old
    • 6:30-7:30pm 7-13 years old

Games

  • Q: When are games held?
    A: Games take place on Saturday mornings between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
    • Age 5 Mixed – 9am-10am
    • Age 4 Mixed – 10am-11am
    • Game times for all other ages will be determined by the number of teams

  • Q: How long are games?
    A:
    • Ages 4 & 5: Players participate in a 30-minute practice session with Forward Soccer, followed by a 30-minute game.
    • All other age groups: Games are 1 hour long.

  • Q: How many games are there in a season?
    A: Each season includes 8 scheduled games.

Equipment

  • Q: What should players bring to games and practices?
    A: Players should bring cleats, shin guards, a soccer ball, and a water bottle.

  • Q: What size soccer ball is needed?
    A:
    • Ages 4–7: Size 3
    • Ages 8–13: Size 4
    • Ages 14 and up: Size 5