Youth Soccer League
Fairhope Soccer Club offers a youth soccer program 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(s) 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 2023-Spring 2024 Age Groups:
- U6 Coed (2018)
- U8 (2017-2016)
- U10 (2015-2014)
- U13 (2013-2012-2011)
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.
Fairhope Youth Soccer plays small-sided soccer each season.
- U6-U8 plays 3v3 or 4v4; No Goalkeeper
- U10 plays 4v4 or 5v5; No 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 discount for multi-players, returning coach discount and player discount assistance.
Interested in Coaching or a bit hesitant? Click the link below for more information about being a FSC volunteer coach.
Fall 2023 Timeline
Registration Opens: July 27th, 2023
Registration Waitlisted: August 16th, 2023 due to volunteer coach shortage (Players will only be added if we have space available & coaches)
Registration Closed: August 17th, 2023
Team formation & coach assignment: August 17th-27th, 2023. Please be patient during this process. We may be recruiting more parents to volunteer coach during this time
Practice: Practice Day are Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday &/or Thursdays. Times ranges from 5:30pm-8pm. NOTE: Your coach will set up practice days & times during their initial contact with you.
Games Schedule (Subject to Change)
Week 1: Opening Games Saturday, September 23rd
Week 2: Tuesday, September 26th &/or Saturday, September 30th
Week 3: Tuesday, October 3rd or Thursday, October 5th
NO SATURDAY GAMES October 7th--FALL BREAK
Week 4: Thursday, October 12th &/or Saturday, October 14th
Week 5: Tuesday, October 17th &/or Saturday, October 21st
NO GAMES SATURDAY, October 28th
Week 6: Saturday, November 4th
Week 7: Last Games of the Season Saturday, November 11th
Number of Games per Season: Most teams play 8 games. Depends on amount of teams per division.
Game Times: Saturdays-8:30am, 9:30am or 10:30am Tuesday/Thursdays-5:45pm or 6:45pm
Rainouts: Will be scheduled on Tuesday/Thursdays if there is not a game already scheduled.
Spring 2024 Timeline
Registration Opens: December 2023
Waitlist Registration: Sunday, February 4th, 2023 (Players will only be added if we have space available & coaches)
Registration CLOSED: Thursday, February 8th
Team formation & coach assignment: TBA Please be patient during this process. We may be recruiting more parents to volunteer coach during this time
Opening Day: March 16th-Games kick off at 12 noon after Spring Fever Chase.
Last Games of Season: May 11th