Items needed by each player

• Soccer Ball: Size 5
• Soccer Cleats: Cleats specifically designed for soccer; Baseball & Football cleats are not allowed.
• Shin guards: Every player MUST wear shin-guards fully covered by their socks.
• Water: Every player should bring water for hydration during practices and games.

Teams & Rosters

• Typically, 1–2 teams for both boys and girls
• Maximum of 18 players per team (per GYSA Blind Draw rules)

League Format

• Season Games: Played on Saturdays, beginning the first week of November and continuing through the end of February
• Games are split Home and Away
• Away Games: Played at other clubs throughout Pinellas County

Practice Schedule

• Days/Times: Twice a week, 7:30–9:00 PM on Mondays & Wednesdays. Volunteer Coach could opt for a Tues-Thurs if the Volunteer requires it.
• Led By: U14 Team Facilitators/Coaches
• Start Date: Practices begin in October

Practice Format (90 Minutes)

• 60 minutes – Instruction
• 20-30 minutes – Mini Games/scrimmage to reinforce skills learned that night.

Game Format

• Season Length: 11 regular-season games, played on Saturdays
• Game Play: 11v11 (includes goalkeeper)
• Match Duration: Two 35-minute halves(U14)
• Rules: Regular offsides at this level
• Referees will be used
• Ball Size: #5

GYSA Tournament

• Follows the regular season
• 3 games Round 1, played at other clubs in Pinellas County
• Typically, 2 games on Saturday and 1 game on Sunday
• Advancement to finals is determined by team results in 1st round of event
• Tournament Month: February

IMPORTANT DATES

1. November 1st - First game date of season
2. February 7th - Last game date of Regular Season
3. February 14th and 15th - GYSA Tournament 1st round 
4. February 28th–March 1st – GYSA Cup Finals (if qualified)
5. Spring soccer starts in March 2026.