FAQs

The Arden Park Soccer Club is a small group of dedicated volunteers. Details of the committee membership are on the About page. If you would like to volunteer your services, please email manager@apsoccer.org.

During online registration you can indicate a friend/coach/team request. We will attempt to honor your request, however, we cannot guarantee placement on any team. Be sure to request a friend/coach/team that is the same age group as your child. If your child’s birthday is in a different year as their friends they may be in a different age group every other year and will likely not be placed on the same team.  See FAQ # 10 for clarification of player age groups and minimum age requirement.

Our ultimate goal is to ensure that each child has the best soccer experience possible and to balance the number of players on a team roster in each age group. A coach cannot guarantee a child plays on his/her team. Late registrations will be placed on a team with space available. This includes returning players who jeopardize their team preference if registering late. Requests with late registrations are not likely to be granted. Once a player is put on a team roster it is highly unlikely he/she will be switched to another team. Practice schedules are determined in late July, after teams have been formed.

The coach of the team your child has been assigned should contact you by August 1st.

Practices may begin after August 1, however due to vacations in August some teams may not begin practice until later in August. The coach of the team will set the time/day for practices. Practices are held in and around the Arden Park community, including at Arden Middle School, Cresta Park, Valley Oak Park, Orville Wright Park, Thomas Edison Language Institute, Crabtree Park, Jonas Larkspur Park, and Howe Park.

Practices are an important part of the recreational soccer experience. They give players the chance to learn skills, improve fitness, and build teamwork. Regular attendance helps ensure fairness to teammates and coaches, builds trust and skill within the team, and supports a fun, positive environment for everyone.

Players are expected to attend scheduled practices on a regular basis. If your player cannot attend a practice due to family schedules, schoolwork, or health issues, please let your coach know in advance. Consistent practice attendance may be considered when assigning positions, starting opportunities, or playing time. 

The under 6 (U6) season begins early September and ends late October. U6 games are played on Friday evenings.

U8-U12 recreational teams will be playing through Cal North. Their season kicks off with a seeding tournament mid-August and officially commences in September. The U8-U12 teams will have a bye week in October.  

U14-U19 teams will be playing in the Super Rec league through Nor Cal. Their season will start earlier so it does not interfere with High School Soccer programs.

U6 games will be played on fields at Cresta Park and Arden Park.

U8-U14 games are played on fields in Arden Park, College Greens, Rosemont, Fulton-El Camino, Arden Manor, Sierra Oaks and Del Dayo neighborhoods. Half of the games are scheduled on an Arden Park field. U16 and U19 games are played in greater Sacramento and outlying areas.

Each player should have his/her own soccer ball and bring it to every practice. U6-U8 use a size #3 ball, U10-U12 use a size #4 ball and U14 and up use a size #5 ball. Shin guards and soccer cleats are required for all ages. Players should bring water to each practice and game.

Uniform kits are available for purchase through the manufacturer (Challenger), and must be purchased by July 1st to guarantee that they are available for the first game of the season.  

Click here to order directly from the manufacturer. 

For coaches equipment and/or jersey, please contact assistantequipment@apsoccer.org

Children must be 4 years old on or before December 31 of the current year to play in the U6 age group.

All other age groupings are based on calendar year born.