Girls Soccer
3RD - 8TH GRADE GIRLS
Important League Dates:
Saturday, December 7 - Regular Season Begins
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 5 Christmas Break (NO GAMES)
Saturday, January 11 - Regular Season Resumes
Saturday, January 25 - Regular Season Ends*
Sunday, January 26 - Playoffs*
Saturday, February 1 - Championships*
*Rain-outs impact when the regular season ends and post season begins/ends
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.
3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade: Players: 9 v 9 (7 minimum); Ball size: Junior #4, Size #5 (6th Grade Only); Field size: Small (37.5' x 60'); Goal size: 12' wide 4' high; Game time: 4 ten 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, Daly City, Pacifica, and Treasure Island.
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 leagues website the Tuesday prior to the start of each season (if not sooner).