Youth Soccer League
Fairhope Soccer Club offers a youth soccer league for 5-13. 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 2024-Spring 2025 Age Groups:
- U5 Coed (2020)--Tots Program
- U6 Coed (2019)
- U8 (2017-2018)
- U10 (2015-2016)
- U13 (2012-2013-2014)
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. 2016 Girl can not play in the U8 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 plays 5v5 with Goalkeeper
- U13 plays 5v5 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-U13)
- Shin Guards
- Socks
- Water Bottle
- Soccer Cleats (No baseball or football cleats allowed)
- Black Shorts
PROVIDED: All players will receive a 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. We offer multi-player discount. Returning coaches are provided a credit from the prior season. For registration fee assistance, please contact us at info@fairhopesoccerclub.com.
Interested in Coaching or a bit hesitant? Click the link below for more information about being a FSC volunteer coach.
Spring 2025 Timeline
Registration Opens: December 1st, 2024
Holiday Discount: 15% off December 1st until December 15th
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2025
Late registration: Saturday, February 8th-12th. Additional $15 late fee will automatically be applied & your player will be on the waitlist. There will be no guarantee your player will be added after February 12th.
NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 12TH
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, February 17th
U6 @ 5:30pm
U8 Girls @ 6:00pm
U8 Boys @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, February 18th
U10 Girls @ 5:30pm
U10 Boys @ 6pm
U13 Girls @ 6:30pm
U13 Boys @ 7pm
Practice: 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.
Opening Day: March 15th, 2025
U10-U13 Playoff Games: Week of Monday, May 5th & Tuesday, May 6th & Finals on Thursday, May 8th
Last Games of Season: May 9th, 2025
Spring Game Day Dates (Schedule subject to change)
- Opening Games--Saturday, March 15th
- Saturday, March 22nd
- Tuesday, March 25th
- NO Games Saturday, March 29th (Fairhope Spring Blast Tournament)
- Thursday, April 3rd
- Saturday, April 5th
- Tuesday, April 8th or Thursday, April 10th
- NO GAMES FOR SPRING BREAK/EASTER April 12th-April 20th
- Thursday, April 24th-Rainout Date
- Tuesday, April 29th-Rainout Date
- Saturday, May 3rd
- U10-U13 Playoffs-Monday, May 5th/Tuesday May 6th/ Finals Thursday, May 8th
- End of Season Games for U6-U8--Saturday, May 10th
Number of Games per Season: Most teams play 7-8 games. Depends on amount of teams per division.
Game Times: Saturdays-8:30am, 9:30am or 10:30am Tuesday/Thursdays-5:30pm or 6:30pm
Rainouts: Will be scheduled on Tuesday/Thursdays if there is not a game already scheduled.