Future Phantoms (U4-U8)

ATTENTION:  Hoover Soccer Club is aligning our U4-U8 age groups with the requirement by US Soccer and the Alabama Soccer Association that players be grouped by their BIRTH YEAR instead of using school date age ranges starting on August 1st.  This is being done to ensure consistency throughout our age group structure, as well as to prevent problems for players transitioning from the U8 to U9 ages and out of our U4-U8 Future Phantoms Program.  If you have ANY questions about the new age groupings, please email recreationaldirector@hooversoccerclub.com.  You can read more about this change and why it was made HERE.

RECREATIONAL REFUND POLICY

The following refund policy has been put in place for all HSC Recreational programs for the Fall 2024 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 September 1st, all registrants will receive a 100% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
• If the season is cancelled for any reason before October 1st, all registrants will receive a 50% refund, minus a $5 processing fee.
• If the season is cancelled for any reason on or after October 1st, no refunds will be given.

• Practices start the week of September 2nd and end the end of October.
• U4 teams will have a combined practice and game on Saturday mornings at 9:00am.
• All U5-U8 teams will practice 1 time per week from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
• Practice days will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and will be determined by volunteer coach schedules and field availability.

• 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.
• Facilitate games based on your given schedule – all games at these ages are between other HSC Future Phantoms teams of like ages.  Coaches will act as the referee as well, with each coach officiating one half of the game.

• Capelli Sport is now the uniform provider for HSC. Uniforms purchased this fall will be good for a 2-year period.
• All players will need to purchase the jersey package this fall season.
• Players should plan to wear black shorts and socks with their jerseys. These are available to purchase on the Capelli store, but are not required! Any black shorts and socks you may already have are sufficient. 
• The cost of your uniform is NOT included in your registration fee.
• The jersey cost is $40 and include both a home and away jersey. 
• You can order your uniform online at https://teams.us.capellisport.com/hovsc24/man500/mandatorykit/2310.
• Please place your uniform order as soon as possible to ensure delivery in time for the season start!

It is our goal that every participant in the Future Phantoms Program 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.  This policy also helps us in our goal at this age of detracting from winning and focusing on fostering a learning environment and love for the game of soccer!

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.