08/17/2026
Good morning Ridgecrest Republic parents and players!
Please read through entire post since it covers several important information.
Today is the start of our Fall Season 2026 for our players on teams U10 and older!
Know Before You Go Information
- Please have your player wear sports attire and bring a water bottle with water to practices.
Shin guards and cleats with rubber or plastic studs are highly recommended for injury prevention. We have a box of donated cleats of limited sizes and donated shin guards that is available to look through and keep.
- If you are purchasing any items at Big 5, mention that you are a part of the Ridgecrest Republic FC at the counter and there will be a discount applied.
- We are implementing a registration fee payment rule. All dues must be paid or a payment plan must be in place by second week of the Fall Season 2026. For travel, $99 deposit must be paid by second week of season and $200 must be paid when travel rosters are finalized and travel game is confirmed. If registration fees have not been paid by the end of the season, we may withhold registration for the next season.
- Invoices were previously sent in 7/2026 for players with pending registration dues for Spring Season 2026. For pending registration dues for returning players, we will reach out to you in person and by email communication. If a payment is not received or a payment plan is not in place by the second week of Fall Season 2026, this will affect your player's registration this season.
- If any issues with meeting payments, we have payment plans, fundraising opportunities, or sponsorship through the club available. Please reach out to us via email at [email protected], via Band App, or social media.
Schedule for This Week:
For in person payments, Coach Chloe will be at the registration table near the bleachers during practices from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday August 17, 2026 and Wednesday August 19th, 2026 and from 5:30-6:30 p.m on Friday August 21st.
U10 Travel has a parent meeting after 5:30-6:30 p.m. practice today August 17, 2026.
U10 Practice Team has a parent meeting during during last 10 minutes of practice on Wednesday August 19, 2026.
U12 Boys Travel has a parent meeting during practice during last 10 minutes of practice on Wednesday August 19, 2026.
U12 Girls Travel has a parent meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday August 21, 2026.
Practice Schedules and Field Map:
Practice schedule are as listed on the infographics and on the list below. Please use these infographics and this list as the reference for your schedule.
To clarify schedules for teams per team:
Season starting today August 17, 2026
U10 Practice Team: MWF 5:30-6:30 p.m.
U10 Travel Team: MWF 5:30-6:30 p.m.
U12 Girls Travel: MWF 6:30-8:00 p.m.
U12 Boys Travel: MWF 6:30-8:00 p.m.
U14 Girls Travel: MWF 6:30-8:00 p.m.
U14 Boys Travel: MWF 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Season starting September 21,2026:
Junior Academy U5 team: First session 5:30-6:00 p.m. and second session 6:00-6:30 p.m.
For any session scheduling preferences for Junior Academy U5 team, please contact Coach Stacie via Band App.
Please refer to the field map on the 3rd photo for reference for field assignments.
Club Communication:
Emails will be used to communicate general club information. This will be sent to the main contact's email that was listed on the registration before. If this needs to be changed, please send an email at [email protected]
We use the Band App for regular club announcements, schedule updates from coaches, or for coach communication. We REQUIRE that at least 1 PARENT must be on the Band App. Scan our QR code on the last photo.
For those who are interested in registering their player for this season,
FALL SEASON 2026 REGISTRATION is still OPEN for the following teams until August 28, 2026:
Junior Academy U5 team (60 player cap)
U10 Practice
U10 Travel
U12 Girls Travel
U12 Boys Travel
U14 Girls Travel
U14 Boys Travel
There have been recent changes to the Junior Academy U8 roster and we are reviewing our waitlisted players to fill these spots. Signing up for our waitlist for the Junior Academy U8 is still available.
Thank you for reaching out with your questions and for your patience with the responses!
Please reach out for any questions or concerns and we will get to them as soon as possible.