2026 Spring Season Registration

Registration for the 2026 Spring Season is OPEN for our U9-U19 ages. Some details regarding dates will be posted soon, but you may go ahead and register now. The registration deadline for the U9-U19 ages is Sunday, February 15, 2026!

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Ages & Fees

NOTE: Your registration fee includes player participation in our Hoover Havoc Tournament on April 10-12, 2026!

Birth Year Age Group Registration Fee*
2017 U9 $260
2016 U10 $260
2015 U11 $260
2014 U12 $260
2013 U13 $260
2012 U14 $260
2011 U15 $260
2010 U16 $260
2009 U17 $260
2008 U18 $260
2007 U19 $260

*A 3% processing fee will be charged for all credit card payments. You will have the option to pay by bank transfer with no fee!

Age Group Policies

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.

REFUND POLICY

The following refund policy has been put in place for all HSC Recreational programs for the Spring 2026 season:

With the exception of a total season cancellation as outlined below, there will be NO refunds past the registration deadline.

  • If the season is cancelled for any reason before March 1st, all registrants will receive a 100% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
  • If the season is cancelled for any reason before April 1st, all registrants will receive a 50% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
  • If the season is cancelled for any reason on or after April 1st, no refunds will be given.

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 Friday. Younger ages will be given the preference of the earlier practice times as noted below.

Practices

  • Practices start the week of TBD. 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.
  • All U11-U12 will practice 2 times per week for 1 hour and 15 minutes. 
  • All U13 and older teams will practice 2 times per week for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • 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 or Riverchase depending on age and the number of teams.

Games

  • 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.
  • All teams will partcipate in the Hoover Invitational Tournament the weekend of April 10-12, 2026.
  • All games will be in the Greater Birmingham area – no out of town travel is required!
  • Detailed game information will be provided once teams are formed.

Uniforms & Equipment

Capelli Sport is the new uniform provider for the Hoover Soccer Club.  You may also pick up any other HSC gear in their online store!

Uniforms

    • The cost of your uniform package is NOT included in your registration fee.
    • Capelli Sport is now the unfirom provider for HSC. 
    • If you purchased a Capelli uniform last year, you will NOT need to purchase one this season.
    • The uniform package cost is $85 and includes shorts (1), socks (1), and both a home and away jersey.
    • All uniforms must be ordered online and shipped directly to you. Please go here to place your uniform order: https://teams.us.capellisport.com/hovsc24/man400/mandatorykit/2309

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.

Hoover Invitational Tournament Participation

  • All HSC Rec League teams will automatically be registered to play in our annual Hoover Havoc Tournament.
  • There is no additional cost to anyone to participate in the tournament – it is built into your fees!
  • The Hoover Havoc Tournament will take place across HSC facilities on Apil 10-12,2026.
  • More information regarding tournament play will be available later in the season.