Where are the games held and what time do they usually start?
Can we have all our games in our preferred area and/or time?
What are the typical costs for a season?
When does the next season start? What are the registration windows?
| Division | Description |
| D1 | Highly competitive, skilled players, usually some college or semi-pro experience |
| D2 (D2a) | Competitive, many skilled players |
| D2 (D2a, D2b) | Moderately competitive, moderate skill level across team |
| D2/D3 (D2b, D2c, D3a) | Mildly competitive, mixed skills team with some skilled players |
| D3 (D3a, D3b) | Recreational, play mostly for fun, overall low level of skill |
| D4 (Beginner) | Majority of team newer to soccer. This is not a division for a new team of experienced players. |
| Division | Description |
| Over 30 D2 | Competitive |
| Over 30 D3 | Recreational |
If you are a D1 level coed or men’s team interested in playing in RATS, recruit and register for the day we offer D1 (see below). Otherwise you will crush your competition on other days and no one will want to play you.
D2 and D3 may have sub divisions, a, b, & c, depending on the number of teams that register for a particular skill level on any given day. Subdivisions are based on team’s past performance and/or description in registration. Since fewer teams play in winter season some divisions and subdivisions may be combined.
The following are the days that we typically offer each division in RATS for Coed, Women’s and Men’s:
| D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | Over 30 D2 | Over 30 D3 | |
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| Monday | 11v11 8v8 |
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| Tuesday | 11v11 | 11v11 8v8 |
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| Wednesday | 8v8 | 11v11 8v8 |
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| Thursday | 11v11 |
Where are the games held and what time do they usually start?
Weeknight games (Monday through Friday)
Games can start as early as 6:15pm and as late as 9:15pm. Teams may indicate their preference for early or late games. There are more late game slots available than early slots, so teams are allowed to request all late games (games after 8), but not all early games.
- Early start times: 6:15pm (rare), 6:30pm (rare), 6:45pm, 7:00pm, 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 8:00pm
- Late start times: 8:00pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm (rare)
Games can be held at:
- North Seattle (e.g. Lower Woodland, Ingraham HS, Shoreline Park)
- Central Seattle (e.g. Washington Park, Bobby Morris Playfield)
- South Seattle (e.g. Genesee Playfield, Jefferson Park)
- West Seattle (e.g. Hiawatha Playfield, Walt Hundley Playfield)
- Bellevue/Redmond (e.g. Marymoor Park, Robinswood Park)
Depending on the season, due to field availability, they can be as far north as Bothell/Woodinville or south as SeaTac.
Weekend games (Saturday and Sunday)
Games can start as early as 9:00am and as late as 7:00pm. Teams may indicate their preference for morning, afternoon, or evening games.
- Morning start time ranges: 9:00am – 12:45pm
- Afternoon start time ranges: 12pm – 3:45pm
- Evening start time ranges: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Games can be held at:
- North Seattle (e.g. Lower Woodland, Interbay)
- Central Seattle (e.g. Washington Park, Bobby Morris Playfield)
- South Seattle (e.g. Genesee Playfield, Jefferson Park)
- West Seattle (e.g. Hiawatha Playfield, Walt Hundley Playfield)
- Bellevue/Redmond (e.g. Marymoor Park, Robinswood Park)
Can we have all our games in our preferred area and/or time?
No team will have all of their scheduling preferences met, unless incidentally (e.g., all teams in a division have the same preference for less popular times and locations) since teams in any given division have different preferences. Additionally, our ability to honor preferences depends on our field supply for that season. Your team has the highest chance of having most preferences met in winter season, since fewer teams play, and the lowest chance in fall, since fields are in high demand for multiple youth and adult sports.
An 11v11 season is typically $1800 for a 10 game season, and $1500 for 8 games. Teams that play on Fridays (either two Fridays or all season) will get a discount of up to $200 (which is refunded or credited once teams have played, forfeits cancel the discount). Teams that register before the early registration deadline will receive a $100 discount.
An 8v8 season is typically $1100 for a 10 game season, and $900 for 8 games Teams that register before the early registration deadline will receive a $50 discount.
Do we need player cards?
Player cards are not required, however, player registration is! Players must be registered USSSA members in order to play.
When does the next season start? What are the registration windows?
Spring 2024 – 10 games
11 v 11
Season Session: Monday, March 11 – Sunday, June 9
8 v 8
Season Session: Sunday, March 17 – Sunday, June 16
Summer 2024 – 10 games
11 v 11
Registration: Monday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 28 (early bird discount period: May 6 – May 13)
Season Session: Monday June 10 – Sunday, September 8
8 v 8
Registration: Monday, May 13 – Monday, June 3 (early bird discount period: May 13 – May 20)
Season Session: Monday, June 17 – Sunday September 16
Fall 2024 – 10 games
11 v 11
Registration: Monday, August 5 – Monday, August 26 (early bird discount period: August 5 – August 12)
Season Session: Monday, September 9 – Thursday, December 12
8 v 8
Registration: Monday, August 12 – Tuesday, September 3 (early bird discount period: August 12 – August 19)
Season Session: Monday, September 19 – Thursday, December 12
Winter 2025 – 8 games
11 v 11
Registration: Monday, November 18 – Monday December 9 (early bird discount period: November 18 – November 25)
Season Session: Thursday January 2 – Sunday, March 9
8 v 8
Registration: Monday, November 18 – Monday December 9 (early bird discount period: November 18 – November 25)
Season Session: Thursday, January 2 – Sunday March 16
Updated on 4/17/2024