One of the many objectives of our recreational program is to provide fair and balanced teams. In order to achieve these objectives, there are certain protocols we adhere to which are as follows:

Each division has a maximum of three players (a number determined by CYSA regulations) that may be drafted, or selected by a coach, to any one team. If a coach should decide to "freeze" a player in the draft for their team, a parent signature is required. The rest of the team is decided in a blind draft, or a draft in which players, and their skill level, are not known to the coaches. A blind draft is done to help ensure evenly balanced teams in regards to seasons played. If it is known that a player has been on a club or All Stars team they are placed in a separate category and evenly distributed amongst the Draft pool. While evenly balanced teams are the goal, it is virtually impossible to form perfectly even teams. Skill level is only assessed when players try out at our club level program, FC Murrieta, and for post recreation season all star tournaments in which nominated players try-out for their respective teams.

It is only during our Spring session, in which no standings are kept, and no post season tournaments occur, that our Registrar tries to accommodate requests by parents or coaches for specific teams, but every player is notified at registration that there is no guarantee that their requests will be granted. Additionally, At the time of registration, you may request for your child to be placed in a division one level higher than their current qualifying division on the approval of the Registrar. At no time, however, may a player play in a division less than their qualifying age division. (Please see the Age Matrix to verify your child's qualifying age division.) If you are unsure if your child should move up a division, any board member would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Once registration ends, and teams are formed, players may not change teams. This is logistically impractical due to the impact the change has not only on the player in question, but also the other players that would need to also be changed to accommodate the original player's request.

We hope this information is helpful, and we welcome any and all questions you may have.