2024 Fall Season Registration

Registration for the 2024 Fall Season is CLOSED for our U9-U19 ages.

NOTE:  To get added to our waiting list, please send an email to recreationaldirector@hooversoccerclub.com with your name, the name of your player, their gender, and their full date of birth. We will contact you regarding availability for your player’s age group. Availability on a team is not guaranteed.

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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 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.
Birth Year Age Group Registration Fee*
2016 U9 $225
2015 U10 $225
2014 U11 $225
2013 U12 $225
2012 U13 $225
2011 U14 $225
2010 U15 $225
2009 U16 $225
2008 U17 $225
2007 U18 $225
2006 U19 $225

*A 3% processing fee will be charged for all registrations.

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 August 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 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 September 14th-15th 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

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. We are also excited to have UAB Sports & Excercise Medicine as a sponsor for Hoover Soccer Club.
    • All players will need to purchase a uniform package, and players will be able to wear them for a 2-year period.
    • 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
    • If you played last season, we ask that you please enter the same jersey number when ordering. If you are new, please enter the number you want. Please note that choosing a higher number (no 3-digit numbers or higher allowed) will reduce the chance of duplicates on your team.

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.