2024 Spring Season Registration
Registration for the 2024 Spring Season is CLOSED for our U9-U19 ages.
Ages & Fees
Age group placement for our U9-U19 HSC Rec League teams is determined by the player’s year of birth. For example, players born in 2013 will be in the U9 age group, players born in 2012 will be U10, players born in 2011 will be U11, and so on.
Players may choose to play up an age group in order to be with friends but NO PLAYER is allowed to play down an age group.
CLICK HERE to view the age group matrix based on birth year.
RECREATIONAL REFUND POLICY
The following refund policy has been put in place for all HSC Recreational programs for the Spring 2024 season:
With the exception of a total season cancellation as outlined below, there will be NO refunds past the registration deadline.
- If the entire season is cancelled for any reason before February 15th, all registrants will receive a 100% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
- If the entire season is cancelled for any reason before March 1st, all registrants will receive a 50% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
- If the entire season is cancelled for any reason on or after March 1st, no refunds will be given.
| Birth Year | Age Group | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | U9 | $225 |
| 2014 | U10 | $225 |
| 2013 | U11 | $225 |
| 2012 | U12 | $225 |
| 2011 | U13 | $225 |
| 2010 | U14 | $225 |
| 2009 | U15 | $225 |
| 2008 | U16 | $225 |
| 2007 | U17 | $225 |
| 2006 | U18 | $225 |
| 2005 | U19 | $225 |
Team Volunteer Coaches
Both our Future Phantoms and HSC Rec League programs rely on volunteer coaches. We understand that this can be quite a commitment, especially for first-time coaches, so the club is dedicated to supporting our volunteer coaches in every way possible. Below is a list of coaching responsibilities for our U9-U19 coaches as well as a list of assistance resources that will be provided to prepare our volunteer coaches to provide a fun, positive soccer experience for all the kids. Thanks in advance for all you do! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER COACH!
U9-U18 Coaching Responsibilities
- Ensure that your players are having FUN and learning the game of soccer!
- Reinforce a good attitude and mentality for learning and sportsmanship.
- Communicate team specific details to your players and parents – we will also at times ask you to communicate critical club announcements, as mass email communications from the club can sometimes find its way to spam folders, and not everyone visits the website frequently.
- Organize and facilitate practice sessions.
- Organize lineups and equal playing time for all players during games
- Occasionally assist in making sure field lights are on/off
- Occasionally assist in making sure fields are set up for game day
- Managing printed rosters for game days
- Reporting game scores to the CASL league
Coaching Resources
- HSC staff will hold a U9-U19 Coaches’ Informational meeting prior to the season. We will give tips and strategies to running a training session for U9-U19 players, discuss some basic fundamental development habits of soccer players of this age, as well as discuss the details of participating in the CASL spring league.
- All coaches will receive a Volunteer Coaches Handbook which will include the following (and more) information specific to the age group:
- Information on the developmental aspects of your players
- Tips and advice on how to run a training session
- Game day protocol, tips and advice
- A library of drills and games will be provided which is age-appropriate for each age group range
- Coaching a U9-U19 team in the HSC Rec League is a step up in time and responsibility over the younger ages for a volunteer coach. To help ease the burden on our coaches, and to reward them for their time commitment and service, a 50% discount on the season fee for one participant will be provided for each HEAD COACH (one per team).
Practices & Games
Each U9-U19 team will practice 2 times per week on a combination 2 days Monday through Thursday. There will be no practices or games scheduled on Friday nights! Younger ages will be given the preference of the earlier practice times as noted below.
Practices
- Practices start the week of February 26th. This date is subject to change based on coach availability and team formations.
- Your practice schedule will be confirmed when you are sent your roster. Days, time and location will be determined based on coaches’ schedules and team placement requests.
- All U9/U10 teams will practice 2 times per week for 1 hour from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
- All U12 and older teams will practice 2 times per week for 1.5 hours, mostly from 6:30-8:00pm. Your practice schedule will be mostly determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and field availability.
- Practice sessions will take place at the Hoover Met, Rocky Ridge or Riverchase depending on age and the number of teams.
- All teams will practice 2 times per week. Practice days are a combination of 2 days Monday through Thursday.
Games
- All teams will participate in the Futures League within the Alabama Soccer Association.
- Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays with some exceptions and make-up games being played on practice nights.
- Game schedules will be available one week before the opening weekend of March 15th-17th and are handled entirely by ASA administrators.
- Most teams will play 4 home games and 4 away games for a total of 8 games for the season, though there are rare exceptions due to number of teams.
- All games will be in the Greater Birmingham area – no out of town travel is required!
- Reschedules due to weather or emergency situations will be handled by the ASA league. Forfeits due to team no-shows or insufficient players will NOT be made up!
Uniforms & Equipment
Soccer Nation (www.soccernation205.com) is the uniform provider for the Hoover Soccer Club. You may also pick up any other soccer equipment you may need in addition to your uniform at Soccer Nation. Mention that you are with the Hoover Soccer Club at any time and receive a 10% discount!
Uniforms
- The cost of your uniform package is NOT included in your registration fee.
- If you purchased a uniform package for the 2023 Fall Season, you will not need to purchase another!
- The uniform package cost is $95 and includes shorts (1), socks (2), and both a home and away jersey.
- You may order online at https://www.soccernation205.com/hoover. Please select the “Hoover Rec Uniform Package”, or you may call Soccer Nation at (205) 822-7900 Monday-Friday from 10:00am-7:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm-5:00pm or go by their Birmingham location during these hours at 1082 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216.
- You do NOT need to know your jersey number to order! You may leave that blank – numbers will be determined by your coach once teams are formed and sent as a group to Soccer Nation for numbering before pickup!
Equipment
Each player will need the following items at every practice and game session:
- An appropriately sized soccer ball (U9-U12: size 4, U13-U9: size 5)
- Water bottle or another type of hydration
- Shin guards
- Soccer cleats
Additional Information
Team Medals/Awards
It is our goal that every participant in the HSC Rec League to have a positive soccer experience. This is accomplished by providing a relaxed and fun learning environment where the focus is on the enjoyment of the game and participation with teammates and friends.
Our policy is to NOT give out participation medals or ribbons to any team in our club. We feel that doing so devalues actual achievement in any endeavor, sports related or not.
We understand that this policy is a matter of contention with some, but please understand that everything we do is for the benefit of our players and their development as individuals and soccer players.