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Women’s Flag Football Launch Party: Corona Adult Flag Football League

FC Riverside County is preparing to launch our women’s flag football league. Many players in our community have repeatedly asked FC Riverside County for a flag football women’s league. Well, we listened. We are excited to introduce our women’s flag football league in Corona.

To celebrate the launch of our women’s flag football league, we are hosting a launch event on November 25th. Free pizza, refreshments, and pastries will be available (for participants). We will be raffling FC Riverside County gear. There will be a live DJ.

WHEN: Saturday, November 25th, 2023
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Crossroads, 2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA 92881

The inaugural season is scheduled to start on Dec 9. Friendlies will be available every Saturday from 2 PM – 5 PM.

Important Dates:
* Nov 18 – Preseason
* Nov 25 – Preseason
* Dec 2 – Preseason
* Dec 9 – 1st Game of Season

Text (951) 667-3373 for info or to schedule a friendly.

   

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Youth Soccer Program Director Announcement

Dear FC Riverside County,

It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Cienna Irwin will be serving as Director of our Youth Soccer Program. Cienna is the best candidate to serve in this position. She has played an instrumental role in developing our youth soccer program. We are confident that her work experience and professional skills will benefit the FC Riverside County community.

“My name is Cienna Irwin, and I’m very excited to continue working with these amazing athletes! I’m dedicated to giving this program my all, and giving your kids the best experience possible.”

Cienna Irwin, Youth Soccer Program Director
Cienna@FCRiversideCounty.com
(951) 999-9039

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Corona Youth Soccer: 2-Day Youth Soccer Event

Day 1: January 21st, 2023 (Saturday)

  • Juniors (Ages 6-8): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Athletes (Ages 9-12): 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Day 2: January 22nd, 2023 (Sunday)

  • Juniors (Ages 6-8): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Athletes (Ages 9-12): 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

“Every student will receive a medal for their participation.”

   

FC Riverside County is getting ready to kick off the 2023 Winter Season by hosting a 2-day youth soccer event for students of FC Riverside County’s Club Recreational Program (Ages 6-12). Our 2-day event will allow your child to meet her/his teammates and coach, provide your child with a tournament experience, and prepare your child for the 2023 Winter Season. Every student will receive a medal for their participation.

All teams are formed with students that are beginners or lower-skilled. Teams are formed at random, however, you can request for your child(ren) to be placed on the same team as your friend or family member.

Day 1: The first day will feature a round-robin tournament. Each team will play 3 games in total. Each team will play against every other team in the tournament. Students will receive training and guidance throughout each game transition (the time while you wait for your child’s next game).

Day 2: The second day will feature a playoff tournament. Each team will qualify for playoffs. Each team will play 2 games in total. Students will receive training and guidance throughout each game transition. The team that wins the tournament will receive a team trophy and individual custom jerseys.

*It’s not required to attend both event days. However, we recommend attending both days for your child to receive the most optimal experience. To receive a medal, your child must attend both days.

Event Dates & Times:

Day 1: January 21st, 2023 (Saturday)

  • Juniors (Ages 6-8): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Athletes (Ages 9-12): 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Day 2: January 22nd, 2023 (Sunday)

  • Juniors (Ages 6-8): 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Athletes (Ages 9-12): 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

There is a $15 participation fee for each student. Your participation fee will allow us to pay for medals, trophies, and custom shirts.

   

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2023 Flag Football Winter Season Announcement

Adult Flag Football on Saturday afternoons is now available. Join our all new season and playoff format. We are excited to introduce our league experience and strongly believe you and your teammates will have an amazing experience. Learn more by reading below:

Season Dates

Preseason Games: January 21 and 28 (may turn into a bonus game depending on how many teams are ready)

Season Championship: February 4 to March 25

Playoff Tournament: April 1 to April 15 (or April 8)

Saturday Football

  • 8v8 Men’s Division at Crossroads (12:00pm-5:00pm) UNIFORM PRIZE for our PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS

*Teams will receive 1 prize item (uniform and individual trophy) for every player registered. For example, if 11 players are registered to your team, your team would receive 11 trophies and 11 uniforms if you win the Playoff Tournament.

Two Winners Each Season + Trophies

• Our new league experience provides your team with 2 opportunities to win.

• We also award a trophy for most touchdowns, best quarterback, and and more.

Season Championship

• Play an 8 game season.

• The team with the most points at the end of the season will win the Season Championship.

• The winner of the Season Championship will receive a team trophy.

Playoff Tournament

• All teams will qualify for the Playoff Tournament.

• The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy.

• Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

*Teams will receive 1 prize item (uniform and individual trophy) for every player registered. For example, if 11 players are registered to your team, your team would receive 11 trophies and 11 uniforms if you win the Playoff Tournament.

Most Touchdowns + Plus More Trophies

1. Best Quarterback Trophy (quarterback with the most successful passes; touchdowns)

2. Most Touchdowns Trophy (Player with the most touchdowns)

3. TBA – Provide us feedback

4. TBA – Provide us feedback

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Little Bellers (Soccer for Ages 5 & Younger) Announcement

FC Riverside County is proud to announce the opening of our child development program, Little Bellers. Our program provides the first kick into the sport of soccer. Each Littler Bellers Class is constructed to provide class-appropriate milestones for ages 18 months to 5 years old. Child development and coaching experts designed each class of the Little Bellers Program to provide a curriculum that works. Each class meets for at least 1 hour.

Classes

All classes are held on Saturdays.

  • Bellies (Ages 2.5 to 3.5)

    from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1 Hour)

    The mission for the coach is to teach the concept of what a game is to each student and help each student learn how to work with teammates and a leader (coach). At the end of each session, students much have the impression that games are fun and have confidence to work without a parent/guardian.

  • Bellers (Ages 3 to 4)

    from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (1 Hour)

    The mission of the coach is to provide confidence to each student on working with others and teach the importance of sharing. At the end of each session, students must have the impression that working as a team for a common goal is fun.

  • Freedom Bellers – Advanced (Ages 3 to 4)

    from TBD (70 Minutes)

    The mission for the coach is to teach the concept of what a game is to each student and help each student learn how to work with teammates and a leader (coach). At the end of each session, students much have the impression that games are fun and understand how to achieve a long-term goal with their peers.

  • Golden Bellers (Ages 4 to 5)

    from 1:20 PM – 2:30 PM (70 Minutes)

    The mission for the coach is to prepare students for competitive soccer and provide confidence to students to persevere in a competitive environment. At the end of each session, students must have an interest to compete, understand what it takes to win, how to respond when losing, and how to achieve a long-term goal with their peers.

About Little Bellers

The Little Bellers Program provides our future athletes the first kick into the sport of soccer and prepares them for a life-long journey to collegiate, professional, or recreational soccer. Our developmental program focuses on:

  • Inspiring students to love soccer and exercising.
  • Introducing students to the concept of teamwork.
  • Teaching students ball control.
  • Teaching students how to operate within boundaries.
  • Teaching students the idea of playing a game with rules and order.

Our staff consists of professional coaches who love to help young athletes take the first kick in soccer. We designed the Little Bellers program to be fun and memorable.

   

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Grand Reopening of FC Riverside County (Saturday, January 14, 2023)

FC Riverside County is excited to reopen and serve our community with fantastic soccer and football. As an organization, we had to make the hard choice of temporarily closing our doors recently. It was not an easy choice. Challenges from inflation, staffing issues, and increased regulations from our governments pushed FC Riverside County into this closure. Inflation has caused an increase of as much as 3 times more for some areas of our business. Staffing has continued to be an issue for FC Riverside County. Any pay increases would require us to increase the cost of services by as much as 30%. Coupled with government regulations, our cost of operation at FC Riverside County has continued to grow.

Under New Management

Join our new and improved community.

Over the last weeks, FC Riverside County has been working hard to reorganize itself to better fit today’s challenges. We are confident our new organization will be able to better serve you. Our first change is introducing General Managers to represent each program. Previously, each program had a Director with a limited scope of tasks. Now, our General Managers will be available to provide you with an even more dedicated service. At the same time, our General Managers will be given more decision-making roles. For these reasons, we are immediately dissolving our Commissioner position. Each General Manager will have a dedicated phone line available. General Managers will be readily available to manage their respective program.

FC Riverside County would like to thank Crossroads for its partnership. Beyond providing FC Riverside County with a world-class facility, Crossroads has been gracious in working with FC Riverside County since our founding. FC Riverside County is grateful for Crossroad’s continued support.

We are reopening our youth soccer program and adult soccer leagues immediately. Each service will be unchanged. Read below to view our program schedule:

Youth Soccer Program

Saturdays (11:00 am – 3:00 pm)

 Age Block Ages Classes
#1 Junior 6-8 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (2 Hours)
#2 Athlete 9-12 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 Hours)

*Littler Bellers opening dates will be announced in the next few days. Our previous coordinator is expecting a 2nd child. For this reason, our reopening of the Little Bellers program is taking longer. Thank you for your patience.

Team Formation Day

Team Formation Events are held before the start of the season and during the season. Your child will have a chance to meet and connect with other students on Team Formation Day. We’ll host pickup games and other activities on Team Formation Day.

Preseason Team Formation Days: January 7, 14, and 21

Mid-Season Team Formation Days: January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, and April 8

Season Play

Play an 8-game season. Games are held weekly. The team with the most points at the end of the season will win the Season Championship.

Season Championship: January 28 to March 18

Playoff Championship

A Playoff Tournament is held at the end of the season. The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy. Your team manager will get to take home the team trophy. Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

Some participants will play before practicing while others will practice before playing. This new change is being implemented to decrease the number of referees needed by half.

Playoff Tournament: March 25 to April 8 (or April 1)

   

Adult Soccer Leagues

  • 6v6 on Saturdays (8:00 am – 11:00 am)
  • 11v11 on Sundays (8:00 am – 2:00 pm)

      

*Are you a free agent? We have a whole brand new FREE Agent Experience. Stay up-to-date with our program by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/FindTeam.

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FREE Agent Signups: Winter Soccer Season (Men’s & COED)

Our FREE Agent Experience allows you to join our soccer league without a team. Come visit a Team Formation Day to find your dream team. At Team Formation Day, you will play pickup games with other FREE Agents.

Team Formation Days

Location: 2380 Fullerton Ave, Corona, CA 92881 (Crossroads)
Admission: $10 for 7v7  |  $12 for 11v11

Saturdays

  • January 7 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation
  • January 14 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation
  • January 21 (11:00am to 2:00pm): 7v7 Team Formation

Sundays

  • January 8 (12:30pm to 2:00pm): 11v11 Team Formation
  • January 15 (12:30pm to 2:00pm): 11v11 Team Formation
  • January 22 (TBA): 11v11 Team Formation

League Menu

Saturdays

  • 7v7 Men’s Open Division 1 (8:00am-11:00am)
  • 7v7 Men’s Open Division 2 (8:00am-11:00am)
  • 7v7 Coed Division (8:00am-11:00am)

Sundays

  • 11v11 Men’s Open Division at Crossroads (7:30am-2:00pm)

How it Works

1. Attend a Team Formation Event

Team Formation Events will be held before the start of the season and during the season.

2. Meet Other FREE Agents

You will have a chance to meet and get to know other free agents.

3. Find Your Match (No pun intended)

Find your match to play a match. Form a team with free agents that fit your soccer level and personality.

4. Ready to Play

You are now ready to get started in the season with your new friends.

5. Season Play

Play an 8-game season. Games are held weekly. The winner of the Season Championship will receive a team trophy.

6. Playoffs Championship

A Playoff Tournament is held at the end of the season. The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy. Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

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2023 Winter Season Announcement: Adult Soccer Leagues

Under New Management

Join our new and improved adult soccer league.

Two Winners Each Season + Trophies

• Our new league experience provides your team with 2 opportunities to win.

• We also offer Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and more trophies.

Season Championship (Premier League Style)

• Play an 8 game season.

• The team with the most points at the end of the season will win the Season Championship.

• The winner of the Season Championship will receive a team trophy.

Playoff Tournament

• All teams will qualify for the Playoff Tournament.

• The winner of the Playoff Tournament will receive a team trophy.

• Each player will also receive an individual trophy.

Golden Boot + Plus More Trophies

1. Golden Boot (Top Goal Scorer) Trophy

2. Golden Glove (Most Saves from a Goalkeeper) Trophy

3. Top Assister Trophy

4. Most Clean Sheets Trophy

Season Dates

Saturday 7v7 Men’s Open D1 (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Saturday 7v7 Men’s Open D2 (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Saturday 7v7 COED (8:00am-11:00am)

Preseason Game: January 7

Season Championship: January 14 to March 4

Playoff Tournament: March 11 to March 25 (or March 17)

Sunday 11v11 Men’s Open (7:30am-2:00pm)

Preseason Game: January 8

Season Championship: January 15 to March 5

Playoff Tournament: March 12 to March 26 (or March 18)

*Teams will receive 1 prize item (uniform and individual trophy) for every player registered. For example, if 11 players are registered to your team, your team would receive 11 trophies and 11 uniforms if you win the Playoff Tournament.

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Important Update: Extra Time

FC Riverside County is grateful for having the opportunity to serve you. Since our founding, we at FC Riverside County have been committed to connecting our community with the game of soccer. This community is not possible without your participation. We are looking forward to continuing to serve you.

To best serve you, we are introducing new changes to all our programs. FC Riverside County was imagined pre-Covid. Unfortunately, unprecedented business conditions and staffing issues have caused us to reimagine our organization once more. These changes will only strengthen our soccer community and allow FC Riverside County to better serve you. Changes are reflected below:

General Changes

  • Updates will be available by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/Updates
  • Fall Season dates will be available by visiting www.FCRiversideCounty.com/JoinYouth
  • FC Riverside County will be a self-service organization. Program information will be available on our website.
  • Support will be available by texting (951) 667-3372. To ensure we provide you with a timely response, this will be our only monitored line.
  • Our phone numbers (951) 316-6314 and (951) 667-3373 will be unmonitored.
  • Our email Office@FCRiversideCounty.com will be unmonitored.
  • FCRiversideCounty.com will be simplified to reflect our current offerings.
  • Trash has become a large problem for our organization. We are considering implementing a $1 admission fee for all visitors. To avoid this change, please pick up after yourself. We encourage you to remind your teammates and spectators to pick up after themselves.

Youth Soccer

  • A new Sunday youth program will be offered on December 4th, 2022 for all members. This program will be at no additional cost.
  • Weekly practices will no longer be offered. Our regular Saturday youth program will stay the same. We will consider offering weekly practices once staffing issues have been resolved.
  • FC Riverside County will start accepting volunteer coaches to balance our coaching shortage. Parents volunteering will be led by our Head Coach, Laura Guzman. Parents volunteering will receive free access to our youth programs. Other incentives will be available.

Adult Soccer

  • We are commencing the Fall Seasons. Playoffs will start on December 17 and 18 for all divisions. Each division will have a playoff tournament consisting of 8 teams.
  • Games will follow a strict schedule. Teams showing up late will lose game time.

We will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday, November 26th, and Sunday, November 27th
  • Christmas Weekend: Saturday, December 24th, and Sunday, December 25th
  • New Years Weekend: Saturday, December 31st, and Sunday, January 1st
  • Martin Luther King Weekend: Saturday, January 14th, and Sunday, January 15th

We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Thank you.

Most Sincerely,

The FC Riverside County Team