Ross Valley Youth Soccer Club

Ross Valley Youth Soccer Club offers both recreational soccer and competitive soccer. Recreational soccer is focused on the development of soccer skills, enjoyment of the sport and the participation of all players regardless of skill. Competitive soccer is for advanced players with a focus on skill refinement and an emphasis on competitive play, and players must try out to get on a team in the competitive league.

• Ages: 8–13 years old

The club organizes age groups in two-year bands based on grade at the beginning of the season, including U10 for 3rd and 4th graders in the fall, U12 for 5th and 6th graders in the fall, and U14 for 7th and 8th graders in the fall. U10 teams play 7 per side with 11–12 players per team, U12 teams play 9 per side with 13–14 players per team, and U14 and older teams play 11 per side with 16–18 players per team. U10 games are 50 minutes with a 10 minute halftime, U12 games are 60 minutes with a 10 minute halftime, U14 games are 70 minutes with a 10 minute halftime, U16 games are 80 minutes with a 10 minute halftime, and U18 games are 90 minutes with a 10 minute halftime. Recreational soccer is lower pressure with games played locally and generally has a reduced time commitment, while competitive soccer is played within and beyond Marin County. Teams are selected after an initial assessment presided over by the Director of Coaching, Age Group Coordinators and Coaches. Registration fee covers field usage, trainers, referees, insurance, a jersey, equipment and administrative costs. The RVSC supplies team jerseys, soccer socks and soccer balls, and children will also need soccer shorts, shin guards worn under the socks, and soccer (not baseball) cleats. Jewelry, watches, wristbands, earrings, casts or metal/air splints are strictly prohibited by RVYSC regulations. The club actively seeks volunteers in various roles to run the league, including Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Age Group Coordinators, School Coordinators, Team Managers, Field Liners and more. Ross Valley is associated with the MarinFC competitive club.

Last updated August 14, 2026.