Fairhope Soccer Club offers a youth soccer league for 4-13. 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.)

Update May 2026: U.S. Youth Soccer along with US Club and AYSO have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle from birth-year age groups (Jan–Dec) to school-year age groups (Aug 1 – July 31). This change aligns youth soccer with the school calendar, reduces "trapped players" (separated from classmates), stabilizes teams, and improves social and developmental fit.*****

Player Placement: ALL players will be placed in their appropriate age group. Players are assigned to age groups by school year. Playing up requires staff approval; playing down is not permitted.

Structure: Our youth league structure groups multiple birth years together to form cohesive teams. For instance, players within the U7 and U8 birth date ranges are combined to form U8 teams. Please note that playing up is restricted—for example, a U8 player would be required to move up to the U10 division.

Age Groups/Team Formation:

Policy on Team Formation and Requests:  At FSC, we put a great deal of care into forming teams that are fair, balanced, and positive for every player. To support competitive balance, we are only able to honor specific placement requests for the children of head and assistant coaches. We understand that players often enjoy being placed with friends; however, even when players have similar skill levels, grouping friends together can unintentionally create uneven rosters. We are also unable to accommodate requests involving unregistered players, different age groups, or conflicting team assignments.

Our goal is to create a supportive environment where each player can continue developing soccer fundamentals, enjoy the game, and build lasting friendships with teammates.

Game Format: Fairhope Youth Soccer utilizes a small-sided game format each season, which provides players with more frequent opportunities to touch the ball and stay actively involved in play. This approach creates a fun, engaging environment that helps players sharpen their soccer skills and improve their on-field decision-making.

• U6-U8 plays 4v4 with no Goalkeeper
• U10 plays 5v5 with Goalkeeper
• U13 plays 7v7 with Goalkeeper

Note: All playing formats may be adjusted for registration numbers

Required Equipment:

• Soccer Ball (Size 3 U5-U8/Size 4 U10-U13)
• Shin Guards
• Socks
• Water Bottle
• Soccer Cleats (No baseball or football cleats allowed)
• Black Shorts

Provided by League: 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 Coaching: If you are interested in volunteering as a coach for the upcoming season, please indicate your interest during the registration process. We rely on volunteer coaches—who are typically parents of players—to ensure all teams have the guidance they need to succeed.

Coaches are needed for all age groups from U6 to U13. If you have any hesitation about volunteering or would like to learn more about the role, please visit our **Coach Corner** page for additional information and resources. Your contribution is vital to the success of our youth soccer program and provides a rewarding experience for both you and the players.

Considering volunteering as a coach but feel unsure? Visit our Coach Corner at the link below for more information, resources, and guidance on how you can help our players succeed.