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Fall Rec Soccer Registration Will Open June 9

 

U13+ Recreational Soccer

U13 - U19

The U13+ Coed Rec Soccer Program provides players ages 12-17, an opportunity to play soccer without committing to a travel team schedule.  Open to all levels.  New players are welcome to participate!  The group meets twice a week to practice and play games.  All games are intramural, and the game day schedule can be found below.  To help create a balanced and enjoyable experience for everyone, we reserve the right to adjust rosters during the first two weeks of practice to help ensure even teams. 

 

Key Dates for the Fall 2025 Season:

  • "Early Bird" registration ($15 off): June 9 - June 19
  • Registration: June 9 - July 30
    • Late registration ($25 late fee applies): July 31 - August 7 

 

 

Registration fee is per player per season. Fee includes practices, games, 2 soccer jerseys, and an award.

 

SEASON BEGINS:

Monday, August 25

 

SEASON ENDS:
Saturday, November 1 (Awards Day)

 

 

We reserve the right to change the format due to numbers, age, or gender. 

 

LOCATIONS

Sokol North Complexview map

AGES

For the Fall 2025/ Spring 2026 Soccer Season

 

U13 Born between:

Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013

 

U14 Born between:

Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012

 

U15 Born between:

Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011

 

U16 Born between:

Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010

 

U17 Born between:

Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009

 

U18 Born between:

Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008

 

U19 Born between:

Aug 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007

COST

$125

Coaching Opportunities

Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club has coaching opportunities available across many levels and age groups. 
We also offer coaching education and training.  Contact Executive Director, Barry Spitzer for more information.

 

Overview

  • 11 Week Season
  • Game Jerseys Included in Registration
  • End-of-season Awards Presented
  • Cost $125 per participant per season
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EQUIPMENT

  • Soccer Ball – Size 5
  • Water Bottle
  • Comfortable Clothes
  • Shin Guards
  • Soccer Cleats
  • Soccer Socks
  • Players will need black soccer shorts and socks for games
  • Players will be provided two soccer jerseys to wear for games
  • Parents may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sessions for seating

Important Information

  • Coaches are needed for all age groups.
  • Parents Meeting:
    • Faucett Brothers Activity Center - Monday, August 11 at 6:00pm
    • Phelps Activity Center -Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00pm
    • Bobby Miller Activity Center -Thursday, August 14 at 6:00pm
  • Coaches Meeting (Coaches are required to attend one of the meetings): 
    • Phelps Activity Center - Saturday, August 16 at 9am-12pm
      We will meet at the Phelps Activity Center at 9am for a classroom orientation and then go to Sokol North Complex for field instruction.

    • Virtual Coaches Meeting - Wednesday, August 20 at 8:30pm

  • All Virtual Meeting Information will be sent to the email address listed in your PARA household account.  Please update your contact information to be sure you receive emails.
  • Note: All players will be placed in their appropriate age group.  

 

GAME DAYS*

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 - Jamboree (Played at Sokol North)

    Monday, September 8, 2025

    Monday, September 15, 2025

    Monday, September 22, 2025

    Monday, September 29, 2025

    Monday, October 6, 2025

    Monday, October 13, 2025

    Monday, October 20, 2025

    Monday, October 27, 2025

    Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Awards Day (Played at Sokol North) 🏅

 

*Game days are subject to change.
Saturday games will be played in the morning. Our goal is to play 8 games. We have rainout days incorporated into the regular season. If 8 games have not been played at the end of the season, we will re-schedule a maximum of 2 make up games."  We do not reschedule missed practices.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Registration for the Fall 2025 season will open on June 9. A valid birth certificate must be on file at PARA for a player to participate. You may register online if you have a valid birth certificate on file in your household account, as a prerequisite. Alternatively, registration is available in person at any PARA Office during office hours (8am-5pm, M-F). Please be sure to update your contact information with Tuscaloosa County PARA when you register.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROTOCOL

In the event of inclement weather, we will notify you of field closures using the OneCall system and FaceBook by 4:00pm on weekdays and 7:00am on weekends. We only announce when the fields are closed. OneCall is a computer-generated phone call.  Please be sure to update your contact information with Tuscaloosa County PARA when you register.  If fields are closed due to inclement weather, we will offer a maximum of two make up days.

 

For more information, please contact Coach Barry Spitzer, Executive Director.

Barry Spitzer

Executive Director 
Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club