Recreation Programming
Season Specifics
- MSC offers two rec seasons - fall and spring.
- The fall season runs from Labor Day to mid-October.
- Spring season runs from April through mid-May.
- Rec is for kids entering Kindergarten in the fall through 6th grade (not to interfere with Middle School soccer). If your child is not in kindergarten yet, check out our Kicks for Tots page for more information and to sign up.
- Girls
- K-5/6th grade will practice on Monday evenings (5:30, 6:00, or 6:30) at the Mandan Soccer Complex.
- 4th - 6th grade teams games are held Saturday at Cottonwood Park in Bismarck with Dakota United Soccer League.
- Boys
- K-5/6th grade will practice on Tuesday evenings (5:30, 6:00, or 6:30) at the Mandan Soccer Complex.
- 4th - 6th grade teams games are held Saturday at Cottonwood Park in Bismarck with Dakota United Soccer League.
REC RULES
- Rec teams are assigned in the following order:
- Gender (as per US Club): girls can be rostered on a boys' team; but boys cannot be rostered onto a girls' teams unless the team is categorized as "Male" or "Coed." Due to larger team sizes, 3rd grade teams will be categorized as Coed due to boys and girls teams playing games against each other.
- Grade
- Coaches are NOT provided - The MSC Rec programming relies 100% on parent volunteers to coach.
- If a parent does not volunteer during the registration process, it is expected that one or more of the parents assigned to the team will step up to coach.
- The MSC rec soccer is completely ran by volunteers, please help out wherever you can.
- The MSC tries to roster kids by school when possible. The MSC does not create rosters based on volunteer coaches.
- Schedules will be input into SportsEngine. Download the app for the latest schedule updates. For App help, go to mandansoccer.com/sehelp.
- Shin guards are mandatory and should be worn under socks.
- Soccer cleats shoes are not required. It is ok for your child to wear tennis shoes.
- Remember a water bottle, as there are no water fountains at the fields!
- K-2nd grade teams will have a bag of balls provided by MSC. If your child wants to bring their own ball it must be a size 3 soccer ball.
- 3rd-6th grade teams should bring their own ball (size 4) as there are own a limited number provided by the coaches. use a size 4 soccer ball.
- No jewelry or hard brimmed hats are allowed.
- Mandan Parks and Rec field rules at the Mandan Soccer Complex:
- There are NO DOGS allowed on the fields
- There is NO PARKING on the street where it is painted yellow.
- There is NO PARKING on the gravel to the north of the fields.
- This is a roadway, and parking here creates dangerous conditions for kids to safely cross the driving lanes.
- Parking is available to the west of the fields or to the north off the gravel.
- First night stop at the field shed. Players will receive their team shirt and a picture order form. After you have those items, please report to your assigned practice field.
- WEATHER POLICY:
- The MSC will not cancel for rain unless the conditions prevent safe play.
- The MSC will cancel if lightning is present.
- The MSC does not cancel for cold weather. So, it is important that your child dresses in layers.
- Watch Facebook or the website for weather updates.
- Please view MSC Inclement Weather Policy Policies (mandansoccer.com)
- 4th and 5th/6th Grade Schedules are on DUSC Webpage Calendar. Dakota United Soccer makes the schedules and releases them one week prior to the season start.
- NO HEADERS
- Refunds will be subject to a $5 administrative fee to cover processing fee costs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - REC SEASON (FALL AND SPRING)
- Why do parents need to volunteer to coach?
- Having parents or other volunteers to coach, the MSC is able to keep the fees low. To be a coach no previous soccer experience is not required. There are age-appropriate drills and practice plans available under the coaches' corner on this site: Rec Coaches Help.
- Having parents or other volunteers to coach, the MSC is able to keep the fees low. To be a coach no previous soccer experience is not required. There are age-appropriate drills and practice plans available under the coaches' corner on this site: Rec Coaches Help.
- Where can I find the rules?
- Rules can be found here:
www.mandansoccer.com/coaches.
- Rules can be found here:
- Where does my fee go?
- Fees go to the:
- Mandan Parks and Rec for a facility user fee.
- ND Youth Soccer a player fee (insurance).
- Shirts, balls, nets, etc.
- Fees go to the:
- What equipment is required?
- Shin guards are mandatory and should be worn under socks. Soccer cleats are optional as tennis shoes are okay.
- No football or other cleats are allowed.
- A bag of balls will be given to each coach, but your child is welcome to bring one from home.
- K-3 should use a size 3 ball.
- 4-5 use size 4.
- Bring a water bottle as there is no access to water at the fields. It is a good idea to dress in layers.
- Can my child wear head wear?
- Yes, as long as there is not a hard bill or decoration. No jewelry including earrings will be permitted.
- Yes, as long as there is not a hard bill or decoration. No jewelry including earrings will be permitted.
- Why doesn't my kid play with the same kids each season
- The MSC does their best to keep kids from the same school together, registrations dictate how the MSC splits schools up. If the MSC kept schools together, there would be different sized rosters resulting in more kids on the sidelines instead of on the field playing.
- The MSC does their best to keep kids from the same school together, registrations dictate how the MSC splits schools up. If the MSC kept schools together, there would be different sized rosters resulting in more kids on the sidelines instead of on the field playing.
- Why are the rosters so small?
- The MSC tries to keep the team size small with only a few subs per team to allow for more touches and less time sitting on the sidelines. This can create a situation where the team is short players, if that happens you can even out the numbers with the other team by loaning out a player to the other team just for that game.
- In some instances, you may have to play with smaller numbers on the field than usual or combine with the field next to you. This is completely acceptable as this is a rec league, and the intent is just to get kids out making new friends and having fun while playing organized soccer.
- Why do we play small, sided games?
- Small, sided games were adopted by US Youth Soccer in 2003. This allows more touches on the ball and a better overall experience.
- Small, sided games were adopted by US Youth Soccer in 2003. This allows more touches on the ball and a better overall experience.
- Do we play in the rain or snow?
- Yes, you child(ren) will play in the rain and snow. The MSC will only cancel soccer if there is lightning or if the fields become dangerous due to precipitation.
- In the event of a cancellation the MSC Rec committee will decide if the session will be made up at a later date.
- Cancellations will be announced on the website and MSC Facebook page.
- Are dogs allowed at the Mandan Soccer Complex?
- No, dogs are not allowed inside the fences at the complex.
- No, dogs are not allowed inside the fences at the complex.
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- The street between the youth and high school fields is no parking to protect children that may run across the street. Please do not park here even if you intend to stay in your vehicle or are just picking up your athlete. Mandan Police will ticket you.
- The street between the youth and high school fields is no parking to protect children that may run across the street. Please do not park here even if you intend to stay in your vehicle or are just picking up your athlete. Mandan Police will ticket you.
- Does Mandan Soccer have scholarships or financial assistance available?
SOCCER FIELD LOCATION:
Dacotah Centennial Soccer Complex
1101 Redwing Dr SE
Mandan, ND 58554
CONTACT US:
Mandan Soccer Club
PO Box 923
Mandan, ND 58554-0923