Recreational Soccer
Recreational soccer is basically pick up games at lunch. No teams are permanent. Sides are chosen before the game, and we try to keep them even because close games are more fun. If it gets too one sided we adjust the sides. We play dark shirts vs white shirts or shirts vs skins (when it’s warn). All outdoor play is at the BERA Recreation Park Soccer Field, located at the east end of Brookhaven Avenue.
Games are 4 v 4 up to 11 v 11 with small goals and simplified rules.
Spring/Summer/Fall – During the summer season, the Soccer Club members meet every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at noon on the soccer field of the BERA recreation area. The number of players range anywhere from 8 to 22, dependent on the weather (some play in all weather). If we have less than 18 players, we play short field, small goals (approximately 2 m by 1 m). Everyone takes turns in the goal. Goalkeepers may not use his/her hands. With more than 18 players, we may play full field, full goals. Goalkeepers may use his/her hands when we play full field.
Winter – During the winter season (Jan. and Feb.) the gym is reserved for the soccer club on Tuesdays at 13:15/14:30. We play full gym (no out of bounds), small goals, with a special indoor ball “futsal”. Everyone takes turns in the goal. Goalkeeper can not use his/her hands. For safety reasons, ball can not be played higher than people’s heads, and no head balls allowed. All offensive direct kicks are taken from the corners. We play up to 6 a side, if we have more than 12 players, we rotate in every 10 minutes. With 15 or more players, we form a third team and rotate one team every 10 minutes.
