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Rec Under 10 Age Group
What is U10 Soccer?
Under 10 Soccer (or U10) is a about kids having fun while continuing to develop their technical skills and learning the importance of teamwork. At the U10 level, kids play small-sided soccer in a 6v6 format emphasizing ball control, passing and player positioning. In U10, teams are formed for both the girls division and the boys division and are limited to a maximum of 9 players per team. The U10 teams in each gender division play in the MARS League. Each child plays at least half of every game.
Who can participate?
To verify your child’s eligibility to play U10 soccer, click here to return to the Age Group Chart.
When do the kids play?
The U10 season is a ten (10) week season. The spring season begins in late February and ends in the middle of May. The fall season starts at the beginning of September and continues through the middle of November. Both the boys teams and the girls teams have two practices and one game per week. One of the weekly team practices may be a skills session conducted by professional soccer coaches.
Where do the kids play?
The U10 age group's practices and skills sessions will be held at the Vestavia Hills Sports Complex at Liberty Park. All U10 teams will play their games on Friday evenings or on Saturdays. Home games will be played at Liberty Park, while away games will be played at fields located throughout the Birmingham metro area. The U10 teams may also choose to play in local recreational team tournaments.
What equipment is needed to play?
All recreational players will purchase new team jerseys as dictated by club...
- Cost for set of jerseys (2), black shorts (1), black socks (1): runs around $30-$40.
- Shinguards are required and must be purchased separately.
How much does it cost to participate?
Please click here - Registration Costs
How do I sign up to play?
For information on the registration process, click on the Register to Play button at the top of the page.
How can I help with U10 Soccer?
Adult volunteers are always needed for the U10 Age Group! If you are interested in being a head coach or an assistant coach, please so indicate on your registration form or contact the U10 Age Group Commissioner. After the teams are formed and coaches assigned, each team will need a Team Parent to assist the team coaches with administrative duties, including the preparation of a snack schedule, indicating whose turn it is to bring team snacks and planning the team’s end of the season trophy party. If you are willing to serve as a Team Parent, please so indicate on the registration form or let your coach know of your willingness to help out.