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Boys Soccer

The CYO Soccer season for 3rd-8th Grade boys starts in September, date to be determined by CYO. Practices are during the week once (grades 3-5) or twice a week (grades 6-8) after school. More Information will be available in the Fall.

GAME TIMES: Games are primarily played on Saturdays between 8am-5pm and/or Sundays between 1pm-5pm on Recreation Park fields throughout San Francisco.

The fee to participate in an SFB Athletics Field Sport for the 2024-2025 school year is $200, per player.

Registration will close on Wednesday, April 17th.


POST-SEASON: The top four teams in each division advance to post season play. The format for the single elimination playoff round is 1st place vs. 4th place; 2nd place vs. 3rd place; with the winners advancing to a single elimination championship round. If two teams finish with the same record, head-to-head results determine playoff eligibility and seeding. Trophies are awarded to the 1st place and 2nd place teams immediately following the championship game.

8TH GRADE ACHIEVEMENT GAME: Each 8th grade team may send two players to participate in an exhibition game at the conclusion of the season. All players receive a commemorative t-shirt and will be listed in the game program.

3rd, 4th, 5th *6th Grade : Players: 9 v 9 (7 minimum); Ball size: Junior #4 (*6th Grade = Ball size #5); Field size: Small (37.5' x 60'); Goal size: 12' wide 4' high; Game time: 4 ten minute quarters with 5 minute half time (*6th Grade = 4 twelve minute quarters with 5 minute half time).

7th 8th Grade - Players: 11 v. 11 (9 minimum); Ball size: Junior #5; Field size: Big (75' x 120'); Goal size: 24' wide 8' high; Game time: 4 twelve minute quarters with 5 minute half time.

PARTICIPATION RULE : All players must play a minimum of one full quarter per half.

GAME LOCATIONS: Various fields in San Francisco.

COACHES: All CYO coaches are required to be fingerprinted, take the online VIRTUS course; "Protecting God's Children", and attend a mandatory coaching clinic every school year.

SCHEDULES:All game schedules can be found on the league's website the Tuesday prior to the start of each season if not sooner).


FALL 2024 CYO BOYS SOCCER REGISTRATION FORMS please complete all forms...

  1. Boys CYO Soccer Registration Form
  2. Athletics Program Notice 2024-2025
  3. EMT Waiver
  4. Emergency/Medical Form