#Grassroots

Recreational

Come enjoy our Spring Recreational/Grassroots program, specifically designed for children in the U5-U8 age groups. Our in-house program focuses primarily on individual development and fun, with home matches each Saturday providing a fun weekly finale.

Program Focus

● Teach the game fundamentals with the focus on individual development

● Develop foundational skills to help them progress in the game

● Foster a passion for the game

● Coached by supportive and enthusiastic parent volunteers, under the direct guidance of Grassroots Coordinator Armando Gutierrez.

Birth Years: 2018 - 2021

● Age Groups: Players are divided into two different age groups based on birth year

● U6 will contain players born in 2020 and 2021

● U8 will contain players born in 2018 and 2019

Registration Cost/Dates:

● $200.00 ($25 rebate available when 5 family volunteer hours are completed)

● Late Registrations will have a charge of $15 applied when completed after March 1, 2026

● Final Registration Date: March 11, 2026 (Please contact us after this date. We will do our

best to accommodate, subject to team roster sizes.)

Program Details

● 8 week program (March 9 - May 2)

● Academy Style - no individual teams

● Three trainings offered each week (Mon/Tues/Wed from 5:00p - 6:15p.)

● Attending all three trainings is encouraged, but attend as often as your schedule allows.

● Play Date each Sat from 9a-11a. Participants will be grouped into teams and play a 25 minute 'match'. Players will then rotate to another field for a second match as desired.

● 4v4 format

● 25 minute matches (1-2 per Sat)

● No referees, no goalkeepers, all focus on field play and development

● All trainings and matches played at Foot Park, at the corner of Crest and Danbrook.

● Uniform: Jerseys will be provided to new players.

● Ball (Size 3) - all players will need a ball for practices, either purchased during registration or purchased from any store

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Natomas F.A. is community-based and our coaches and admins have a true passion for our sport.  Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.  We truly want to see all interested players out on the pitch!