Recreational

At CFJ-LA, recreational play is intramural, that is, our teams only play other CFJ-LA teams at our fields. Practice and games are held at the same facility. The teams are coached and trained by volunteers, usually parents of the players. Scores and league standings are not kept. Development of our players is our key concern. The club mandates a minimum of 50% playing time for each player except in certain circumstances involving injury or discipline. Recreational play is the only play available in the U-6 and U-8 age groups.

U6 (4 and 5 year old players) U8 (7 and 8 year old players)

PARK DIRECTORS

Audubon Park: Paul Marinaro

City Park: Jesse Jacobi

Lions Fields Kenner: Sean Moore

The leagues are divided into boys' and girls' divisions, which play both fall and spring seasons. Each season affords the opportunity to participate in about seven to ten games over the course of an 8 to 12 week season. Each team usually holds 2 one-hour practice sessions every week. The teams play what is called "Small-sided games", which consist of either 4v4 with no goalkeepers for U6. U8s play 6v6 and includes a goalkeeper. The game is played in quarters and substitutions are made at the quarter. As always, the main emphasis is on player development, understanding the basics of the game and utilization of basic ball handling skills. However, this emphasis goes hand in hand with an emphasis on fun and providing an overall positive soccer experience for the youth player.

Fall Season: 1 Sep - mid Nov

Spring Season: mid Feb - mid April

U6/8 Rec is offered at the the following campuses:

Kenner Lions Fields Fall and Spring

City Park Fall and Spring

Audubon Park Fall and Spring

U9/10

U9/10 Recreational teams play small sided games in a 8v8 format. Goal Keepers are used at this age group. Each team usually holds 2 one-hour practice sessions every week. Games consist of two 25 min halves.

Fall Season 1 Sep - mid Nov

Spring Season mid Feb - mid April

U9/10 Rec is offered at the following campuses:

Lafreniere Park Fall and Spring

City Park Fall and Spring

Audubon Park fall and Spring

U11-14

U11/12 Recreational teams play small sided games in a 8v8 format. Each team usually holds 2 one-hour practice sessions every week. Games consist of two 30 min halves.

U13/14 Recreational teams play fulll sided games in a 11v11 format. Each team usually holds 2 one-hour practice sessions every week. Games consist of two 35 min halves.

U11-14 Rec is offered at the following campuses:

Lafreniere Park Fall and Spring

City Park Fall and Spring

Audubon Park fall and Spring