Fall 2026 Recreational Program


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Fall 2024 Recreational Program

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Vaqueritos Rec Soccer is designed for children ages 4 to 14. The program aims to introduce and teach age-appropriate technical and tactical skills, fostering both an appreciation and everlasting love of the beautiful game. 


During the first six weeks of the fall season, PYSL includes a one-hour clinic hosted by Vaqueros FC directors, coaching staff members, and paid soccer professionals.  Our parent volunteer coaches host one weekly practice and manage games on Saturdays, inside the city of Poway. 



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  • Registration Information


    • Early Bird Pricing: $250 (by July 15, 2026) 
    • Discount will automatically apply at checkout
    • Regular Pricing: $295 (July 16, 2026 to August 15)
    • Waitlist: $350 (starting August 16, 2026)
    • Waitlist players will be notified by August 31, 2026
    • If they are not rostered we will refund the original payment

  • Fall Age Group Matrix & Format

    U6 Division: DOB: 8/1/20 - 7/31/22

    • 4 vs 4 format on mini-fields: Size 3 ball

    U8 Division: DOB: 8/1/18 - 7/31/20

    • 7 vs 7 format on full-size fields: Size 4 ball

    U10 Division: DOB: 8/1/16 - 7/31/18

    • 7 vs 7 format on full-size fields: Size 4 ball

    U12 Division: DOB: 8/1/14 - 7/31/16 

    • 9 vs 9 format: Size 4 ball

    U14 Division: DOB: 8/1/12 - 7/31/14

    • 11 vs 11 format: Size 5 ball 

    *Age groups as well as game format may be adjusted based on registration numbers.


    Formats may be adjusted to accommodate the pool of players in each division

    Our program has a no refund policy and there are no make-ups


  • Player Clinic Program

    • A 6-week program run by Vaqueros directors, paid soccer professionals to enhance technical and tactical skills
    • A free one-day clinic for all registered players will be provided in August to assist evaluations and enhance the excitement of the coming season
    • Activities all focus on age-appropriate soccer exercises that foster peer socialization, group dynamics, and physical fitness

  • Saturday Games

    • The first game will be on Saturday, September 6th, 2025
    • The last game will be Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Administrative Notes


  • Registration is only accepted through Playmetrics: please see the above link
  • Early discount ends July 16th
  • All games are played on Saturdays between 8am-6pm at various fields throughout Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, and/or Rancho Bernardo
  • Check the age matrix above for appropriate division
  • Children can play "up" in divisions but not "down". 
  • If you want to move up in age, please register for the age group you prefer and email the League Administrator
  • Directors have final say once evaluations are finalized
  • No make-up games or practices due to weather or unforeseen issues (e.g., field closures)
  • One mutual friend request (both players requesting each other) are considered but not guaranteed
  • Multiple friend requests are not allowed to ensure balanced teams
  • No refunds if friend requests are not met