The recreational league is awesome for youth players (age 3 to 15) who just want to play soccer and have fun. Teams practice, play games, learn, and have lots of fun together. All recreational soccer programs rely on volunteer/parent coaches for training and games.

The program also provides an introduction to soccer for younger kids, gradually teaching fundamental soccer skills and principles to the players, in preparation for a fun-filled lifetime of soccer excitement.

The level of play and competition is what differentiates recreational from competitive (classic) and Academy soccer. In the recreational soccer programs, teams are chosen by random player assignment, and the recreational league coaches are expected to play all players at least 50% of the game, regardless of each player’s aptitude.

Our recreational league is co-ed and consists of the following age groups.

• Under 4
• Under 5
• Under 6
• Under 9 - Under 12
• Under 13 - Under 15

The age group that your child will play in is determined by their birthday as outlined on our registration form.

When signing up to play in the recreational league you will be required to provide the following equipment.

• Soccer Shoes
• Shin Guards
• Soccer ball
• Shorts

The players uniform will be provided as part of the registration fees. The uniform consists of a shirt and socks. The uniform is yours to keep at the end of the season.

Most recreational teams will play 2 games per week and have 1 practice session. All games are played at Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith. The U9-U10 recreational players are also given the opportunity to practice at our Academy practice sessions with the Academy teams if they choose.

The U4, U5, and U6 teams play 3v3. The U9-U11 and U12-U15 teams play 8v8.

As an additional reminder our club has a zero tolerance policy in regards to abusive and obscene language, violent play, violent conduct, fighting and other behavior detrimental to the game.