Youth Soccer League
Fairhope Soccer Club offers a youth soccer league for 5-14. All volunteer coaches are parents of players. Fairhope Youth Soccer is open to players of all skill and athletic levels and there are no try-outs required. Our soccer program gives players the opportunity to have fun playing soccer, learn fundamentals, and get some good fitness.
We offer both Fall and Spring soccer. Fall season begins after Labor Day and finishes by 2nd week of November. Spring season begins after Mardi Gras and finishes by the 2nd week of May. Each team plays 8-games during the season. (Some teams may have more or less depending on the amount of teams per division.
Divisions/Teams are formed by age Groups/Birth years.
Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Age Groups:
- U5 Coed (2021)--Tots Program
- U6 Coed (2020)--Eligible for Pre-Academy Footies
- U8 Boys & Girls (2019-2018)--Eligible for Pre-Academy Footies
- U10 Boys & Girls (2017-2016)
- U12 Boys & Girls (2015-2014)
- U15 Boys & Girls (2013-2012-2011)--New for Fall
All players will be placed in their appropriate age group. Request for playing up in age group will be allowed but subject to a staff evaluation. Players cannot play down. Ex. 2019 Girl can not play in the U6 division. FSC forms teams based on USYS recommendation which are birth years, not school calendar.
Fairhope Youth Soccer plays small-sided soccer each season. Small sided soccer gives more opportunities to play. Players have more chances to be involved in the game, with or without the ball. It also provides a fun and engaging platform for soccer players to improve their skills and decision making.
- U6-U8 plays 4v4-No Goalkeeper
- U10 & U12 plays 5v5 with Goalkeeper
- U15 plays 7v7 with Goalkeeper
Note: All playing formats may be adjusted for registration numbers
REQUIRED PLAYER EQUIPMENT
- Soccer Ball (Size 3 for U6-U8/Size 4 for U10-U12/Size 5 for U15)
- Shin Guards
- Socks
- Water Bottle
- Soccer Cleats (No baseball or football cleats allowed)
- Black Shorts
PROVIDED: All players will receive a custom game day jersey and matching socks.
Players MUST have the above equipment for every practice & games during the season. Please label all equipment.
Volunteer coaches are need for all age groups. Please indicate during registration. Returning coaches are provided a credit from the prior season.
Multi-player discount applied during registration. If you need assistance with the registration fee, we are happy to help. For registration fee assistance, please contact us at admin@fairhopesoccerclub.com.
Interested in Coaching or a bit hesitant? Click the link below for more information about being a FSC volunteer coach.
Fall 2025 Timeline
Registration Opens: July 1st, 2025
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Waitlist: Will either begin August 14th-August 17th or when an age group has reached its maximum number of players.
- First-come, first-served: Spots on the waitlist are usually given based on the order of registration.
- No guarantee: Being on the waitlist does not guarantee a spot, as it depends on availability &/or volunteer coach.
- If a spot opens up, you will be contacted via email with instructions on how to register and pay.
- Fees are not charged until your child is moved off the waitlist and onto a team.
Team Formation/Coach Assignment: Process begins after registration closes. This may take up to two weeks to complete. Please be patient during this process. An email will be sent regarding your team assignment.
Mandatory Coaches Meetings:
Monday, August 25th
U6 @ 5:30pm
U8 Girls @ 6:15pm
U8 Boys @ 7pm
Tuesday, August 26th
U10 Girls @ 5:30pm
U10 Boys @ 6pm
U12 Girls @ 6:30pm
U12 Boys @ 7pm
Wednesday, August 27th
U15 Boys & Girls @ 6pm
Wednesday, August 27th-Team Notification/Coach Assignment via TeamSnap. If you do not receive a TeamSnap chat/email or call from your coach by Sunday, August 31st please contact us.
Practice Kicks off Tuesday, September 2nd Teams practices Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &/or Thursday. Time ranges from 5pm-8pm. NOTE: Your coach will set up practice day & times during their initial contact with you.
Fall 2025 Game Day Dates (Schedule subject to change)
- Opening Games--Saturday, September 20th
- Saturday, September 27th
- Saturday, October 4th
- Tuesday, October 7th
- Thursday, October 9th
- NO GAMES Saturday, October 11th (Fall Break)
- Saturday, October 18th
- Tuesday, October 21st
- NO GAMES Saturday, October 25th due to soccer tournament
- Thursday, October 30th
- Saturday, November 1st
- U10, U12, U15 Playoffs-November 3-5th; Finals Thursday, November 6th
- End of Season Games for U6-U8-Saturday, November 8th
Number of Games per Season: Most teams play 7-9 games. Depends on amount of teams per division.
Game Times: Saturdays-8:30am, 9:30am or 9:45am or 10:30am or 11am Tuesday/Thursdays-5:30pm/6:30pm or 6:45pm; U6 will only play at 5:30pm on Tuesday/Thursdays
Rainouts: Will be scheduled on Tuesday/Thursdays if there is not a game already scheduled.