Recreational/Grassroots | U9-U12
Our U9-U12 age group members will have the exciting opportunity to be a part of our Grassroots/Recreational division. This program introduces play against teams from other clubs in the Greater Sacramento area. Focus is still on player development, but within a growing awareness of team tactics.
Birth Years: 2014 - 2017
Age Groups: Players are divided into two different age groups based on birth year
U10 will contain players born in 2016 and 2017
U12 will contain players born in 2014 and 2015
Registration Cost/Dates:
$225.00 ($25 rebate available when 5 family volunteer hours are completed)
Early Bird Discount of $15 for registrations completed before June 1, 2025
Late Registrations will have a charge of $15 applied when completed after June 30, 2025
Final Registration Date: July 15, 2025 (Please contact us after this date. We will do our best to accommodate, subject to team roster sizes.
Program Details:
12+ week program (2 practices / trainings per week, 1.5 hours per training)
7v7 (U9-U10) or 9v9 (U11-U12) format
50-60 minute games, usually on Saturdays
Matches in Natomas and at other clubs within the Greater Sacramento area.
Uniform: $$ TBD (required purchase if player does not have the Natomas FA U9-U19 Grassroots uniform from 2023/2024)
Ball (Size 4) - all players will need a ball for practices, either purchased during registration or purchased from any store
Timeline Fall 2025:
Registration Opens: May 1, 2025
Early Bird Discount ($15) through May 31, 2025.
Registration Closes: June 30, 2025
Late registrations (July 1 and later) will incur a $15 late fee. Placement is subject to roster space and coaching availability.
Teams are formed and coaching needs identified: July 2025
Recreational Coaches Meeting: TBD (late July/early August)
Team Rosters Posted and Practices Begin: August 2025
First matches begin late August/early Sept 2025
Final matches played at the beginning of Nov 2025.
Natomas F.A. is community-based and our coaches and admins have a true passion for our sport. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. We truly want to see all interested players out on the pitch!
Director of Coaching: Tracy Roberts - coaching@natomasfa.com
Executive Director: Sal Garcia - vicepresident@natomasfa.com
League Registrar: Mike Calarco - compregistrar@natomasfa.com
Director of Administration & Community Engagement: Amber Hustead - amber@natomasfa.com