Play On Central

HARRIS-STOWE/CARDINAL RITTER

Where

The Central locations for Fall 2024 are:

Harris-Stowe University (Weeks 3-8)

Cardinal Ritter College Prep (Weeks 1-2; 9-12)

WHEN

Wednesdays: 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6

U9: 5:30-6:30pm

U11: 6:00-7:15pm

U13: 6:30-8:00pm

Check-in begins at 5:00pm for U9, 5:30pm for U11 and 6:00pm for U13.

**Please note that the start time for U9 for the final 4 weeks of the program at Cardinal Ritter will be as follows:

U9: 6:00-7:00pm

Ages

Play On is open to players ages 7-12. For the Fall 2024 season, the age cut-offs are as follows:

U9: Born in 2016 or 2017

U11: Born in 2014 or 2015

U13: Born in 2012 or 2013

These age cut-offs are in effect from August 2024 - July 2025

CITY CUP

Every player who participates in the Play On program will be eligible for the City Cup tournament at the end of that season - for example, Fall 2024 players are eligible for Fall 2024 City Cup.

For the Spring City Cup, any player who participated in a Play On season in the past year (Fall or Spring) will be eligible.

JERSEYS

Any player who participates in a Play On season will receive a City Futures jersey. Players are eligible for one jersey per year (Fall/Spring).

PLAY ON PLUS

City Futures coaches will select exceptional players from the U11 and U13 Play On groups to be part of the Play On Plus program. These players will get additional training and opportunities to compete.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine my child's age group (U9, U11, or U13)?

For the 2024/25 season, age divisions are as follows:

U9 Age Group: Players born in either 2016 or 2017

U11 Age Group: Players born in either 2014 or 2015

U13 Age Group: Players born in either 2012 or 2013

Our age divisions are based on US Club Soccer's matrix (divisions include two age groups - i.e. our U9 group = U-8 and U-9 age groups combined.

How does a player qualify for the City Cup?

Any player who participated in a Play On season is eligible for the corresponding City Cup (i.e., participants in Fall 2024 season will qualify for the Fall 2024 City Cup).

For each Spring City Cup, players from the entire year (Fall or Spring seasons) will be eligible.

Note: You must register for City Cup at the end of the Play On season.

Will players receive a City Futures jersey for participating?

Yes, any player who participated in a Play On season will receive a City Futures jersey. Each player is eligible for one jersey per year (Fall/Spring) - i.e., if you receive a jersey in the Fall season, you will not receive a new jersey until next Fall.

Jerseys are distributed at the training sites during the Play On season.

How do we know when a practice is cancelled?

We will send an email and notification to the player's primary contact via the Crossbar app if a practice is cancelled. Please download the Crossbar app in order to receive communications most efficiently. Practice may be cancelled due to weather, field conditions, a conflict at the venue, etc. For most cancellations, we will notify you by 3pm the day of practice.