COLLEGEDALE SOCCER LEAGUE - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Q: What age groups do you offer? 

A: We have divisions from ages 3-14, organized into age groups U5, U8, U10, U12 and U15, including a separate Girls division. 

Q: When are games played? A: Games are played on Sundays from 9 AM to 2 PM at Redoubt Soccer Fields.

EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS 

Q: What equipment does my child need?

 A: Required items: • Shin guards (covered by socks) • Cleats or tennis shoes (no baseball/football cleats) • League-provided jersey • No jewelry, watches, or metal hair clips allowed 

Q: What size ball will my child use? 

A: - U5 and U8: Size 3 ball • U10 and up: Size 4 ball GAME RULES 

Q: How many players are on the field during games? 

A: U5: 4v4 (no goalkeeper) • U8: 5v5 (no goalkeeper) • U10 and up: 9v9 (with goalkeeper) 

Q: Are there special rules for younger players? 

A: Yes: • No headers except U12-U15 • No slide tackles in any age group • No goalkeepers in U5 or U8 • Offsides starts at U10 

PRACTICES & SCHEDULES 

Q: When are practices held? 

A: Initial practices are scheduled for: • August 24 • August 31 • September 7 • Additional practices are arranged by individual teams. 

Q: How long are games? 

A: Game lengths vary by age: • U5: 25 minutes total • U8: 45 minutes total • U10/Girls: 65 minutes total • U15: 75 minutes total 

Q: What safety measures are in place? 

A: - First aid kit at Red League Tent • Concussion and injury protocols • Weather cancellation policies • No play during dangerous conditions 

ADMINISTRATIVE 

Q: Who is running this league? A: Key contacts:

 • Commissioner: Jason Herod 

• Administrative Assistant: Andrea Herod 

• Director of Coaching: Jailson Silva 

• VP/Referee Coordinator: Josue Mendoza 

• Treasurer: Joe Oswald 

• Secretary: Jennica Johnson 

• Rules and Equipment Advisor: Sean Ancheta 

• Business Development: Aldo Ancheta 

• Marketing Coordinator: Junior Francica 

• Gameday Coordinator: Diego Silva 

• Community Engagement Coordinator: Amanda Ancheta 

• Sponsorship coordinator: Kenny Turpen 

Q: What happens if games are cancelled? 

A: Weather -related cancellations will be announced on social media and the league website and will be made by the league coordinators and Redoubt Soccer Field board. 

TOURNAMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS

 Q: When is the tournament? 

A: November 16th (except U5), with single elimination format. 

Q: Are there any special events? 

A: Yes: 

• Opening Ceremonies: September 14th 

• CFC Clinic: September 18th 

• Chattanooga FC Game: September 21st 

• All Star Game: November 23rd