The Birmingham United Recreational Soccer Program is for players in the Under 9 thru Under 18 age groups.  Training for our recreational teams is community based (North/South).  Competition is scheduled through the Central Alabama Soccer League (CASL) and BUSA teams compete against teams from the Birmingham Metro area.  All teams typically play 8 games per season with 4 games on our home fields and 4 away games.  Schedules are typically set to minimize travel for the recreational teams.  All recreational teams are coached by volunteer coaches with the support of our Coaching Staff.  U9 & U10 play 6v6, U11 & U12 play 8v8 and U13 and up play 11v11.

 

Girls and boys with birthdays that fall within the specified time periods are eligible to play Recreational Soccer – Under 13 and up. To check on your child’s eligibility to play click here to see the Age Group Chart.

Competition is scheduled through the Central Alabama Soccer League (CASL) and BUSA teams compete against teams from the Birmingham Metro area. All teams typically play 8 games per season with 4 games on our home fields and 4 away games.  Schedules are typically set to minimize travel for the recreational teams. 

Recreational Soccer plays two seasons per year. During each season they will generally have eight (8) games per season. The Fall season typically begins in early September and runs through mid November, while the Spring season typically begins in mid March and ends around the middle of May. Players must register for each individual season. 

 

Games are scheduled through Central Alabama Soccer League (CASL); please visit www.centralalbamasoccer.com for game schedule information.

 

Most teams practice 2 times a week. The session can last from 1 to 1 ½ hours, it will depend on each Volunteer Coach. Practice locations are community based.   You should get a call from your coach one week prior to practices starting.

 

We offer two locations for team practices. The North (Mtn. Brook Soccer Club) could train at Rathmell Park, Mtn. Brook High School, or Brookwood Forest. In the South (American Soccer Club) could train at Sports Blast Fields or Heardmont Park.

The Recreational Program registration fee is $175 for all players U9 and older. This fee does NOT include the one time uniform purchase price of $55.00 if needed. Players new to the program will need to purchase the uniform kit. 

 

Uniforms and uniform replacement pieces will be available for sale during the first week of practice/prior to practices beginning. The uniform package is $55.00 (Made payable to BUSA). Individual pieces are priced as follows:

 

NIKE Jersey:   $17 (both White & Navy Jerseys are Mandatory)

NIKE Shorts: $13

NIKE Socks:   $8

A NIKE uniform will need to be purchased. Shin guards are required for all players. Soccer cleats are strongly encouraged. Earrings and jewelry are also not permitted.

 

All players should bring a size 5 ball (U1s and up) and a water bottle to every session.

 

We offer on-line registration.  Click here to register online today!

 

Volunteer coaches are vital to the success of our Recreational Program as we cannot form teams without a coach.   You are able to register as a Coach or an Assistant Coach, when you register your child online. The organization will provide volunteers with all the resources needed as a coach along with coaching education clinics for you to attend.

 

As a Volunteer Coach with Birmingham United, duties include but not limited to conducting practices, attend games and communicating with parents.

 

Please feel free to call the Birmingham United Soccer Office at 205-981-6629, or email rec@birminghamunited.com, to get any information on our soccer programs.