RECREATION

Grassroots Soccer

Rec soccer is the heart and soul of our club and community and is important to the growth and development of players on and off the field.

Our Rec Program is for players U4-U12.​

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New this season! We are excited to offer a competitive local league option for our U14 and U16 players through the Chattahoochee Valley Soccer League, also known as CVSL.

CVSL was created in partnership with other local clubs to provide additional playing opportunities for older youth players while keeping competition more local and community-based. The league will include boys, girls, and coed teams and may offer both 7v7 small-sided and 11v11 full-sided formats depending on registration numbers and team availability.

Players eligible for this league include:

U13/U14: Players born between August 1, 2012 and July 31, 2014
U16: Players born between August 1, 2010 and July 31, 2012

Important Dates:

July 31 – Registration closes
TBD - Parents meeting 

TBD - 1st Coach Meeting

TBD - U8–U12 Evaluations/Drafts – Smiths Station Sports Complex (3160 Lamb Rd Smiths Station, AL 36877) 

U7/U8: TBD

U9/U10: TBD

U11/U12: TBD

TBD - 2nd coaches meeting – (Time & location TBD)
TBD - Practice start – Days and Times TBD (set by each coach)
October 3 - Opening ceremonies & games – Times TBD
November 14 - End-of-season celebration & Presidents Cup Finals 
Note: All dates are subject to change. Due to current field maintenance we may experience some schedule delays

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New this season: SSUSA will be aligning with the approved US Club Soccer and USYS age matrix. This update may place some players in a different age group than expected or different from where they have played in previous seasons. Age groups are determined by the player’s birth date, not grade level.

Age group breakdown:

U3/U4: August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2024
U5/U6: August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2022
U7/U8: August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2020
U9/U10: August 1, 2016 – July 31, 2018
U11/U12: August 1, 2014 – July 31, 2016

You can find additional information here

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Families who register more than one player will receive a $5 credit for each additional family member.

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What to Expect
Practice Frequency:
U4: 1 day per week
U6: 1–2 days per week
U8–U12: 1-2 days per week
Games: Primarily on Saturdays, with occasional weekday games
Volunteering: Parents may be asked to assist with special events or concessions throughout the season

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​What’s Included in Your Registration Fee:
City and state association fees
Home and away jerseys
Certified Officials and Officials in training

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Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued once the season begins (defined as the start of practices) without board approval.
If the season is canceled before fees are paid or jerseys are ordered, a full refund will be issued.
Once fees are paid and jerseys are ordered, no refunds will be given.