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Spring 2026 Rec Soccer Registration is OPEN!
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 Spring 2026 Season:
- Registration: December 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026
- "Early Bird" registration ($15 off): December 1, 2025 - December 11, 2025
- Late registration ($25 late fee applies): January 16, 2026 - January 22, 2026
Registration fee is per player per season. Fee includes practices, games, 2 soccer jerseys, and an award.
SEASON BEGINS:
Monday, February 16
SEASON ENDS:
Saturday, May 2 (Awards Day)
Registration fee is per player per season. Fee includes practices, games, 2 soccer jerseys, and an award.
- Days: Monday and Thursdays at Sokol North Complex
- Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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 - Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00pm
- Bobby Miller Activity Center -Thursday, January 29 at 6:00pm
- Coaches Meeting (Coaches are required to attend one of the meetings):
Phelps Activity Center - Saturday, February 7
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, February 10 at 7:30pm
- 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, February 28, 2026 - Jamboree (Played at Sokol North)
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Spring Break March 14 - March 21- No Soccer Practice or Games
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 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 Spring 2026 season will open on December 1. 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
- Stay up-to-date with news from Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club and PARA through 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.