SPRING 2026 Season Registration OPENS JUNE 1
THE LEGION FC EXPERIENCE
Birmingham United Soccer Association and Legion FC have entered into a partnership agreement exclusive to BUSA members.
Included with a Recreational Soccer Registration, as part of the Legion FC Experience, All U6 and older registered recreational players* will receive the following:
- 2 Season Tickets to the Legion FC home games.
- Field access at Protective Stadium before and/or after Legion FC games, on dates selected by Legion FC;
- Attendance at the Legion FC players clinic at Protective Stadium with Legion FC coaches and players. Players Clinic is scheduled by Legion FC.
- A ten percent (10%) discount on Legion FC merchandise at Legion facilities.
In Addition: All registrants may add Two (2) additional season tickets, and a Legion FC Logo T-shirt for $25.
ALL SUNDAY SOCCER Registrants may opt in and purchase a Legion FC ticket package, with 4 tickets, for $30.
*For a family with more than one recreational player registered, the family will receive Four (4) Season Tickets to the Legion FC home games.
General Information
FALL 2026 AGE CHART
- Uniform s for ALL U6-U8 players are NOW ORDERED IN REGISTRATION. $25 Full Kit IF Needed
- Teams will be formed by August 19, 2026. Players will be contacted after this date.
- Games are played Saturday mornings, 8:15, 9:45, or 11 am.
- Coaches are needed for all age groups. (Please indicate at Registration.)
- Coaches Meeting (required for all coaches) – Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 pm. Heardmont Park Senior Center, 5452 Cahaba Valley Rd.
Note: All players will be placed in their appropriate age groups. Playing up in age group will be allowed, and is chosen in the registration process. Play-downs in age ONLY if approved by the Recreational Director, must email director.
ALL PLAYERS PAY REGISTRATION FEES BASED ON TRUE AGE. NO REFUNDS OR EXTRA PAYMENTS REQUIRED.
For more information, contact Recreational Director Jim Jeter.
For more information on Mt. Brook Soccer Club, contact MBSC Operations Director Chip Graham
All Players will need to have
- Soccer Ball – Size 3
- Water Bottle
- Shin Guards –REQUIRED
- Soccer Cleats or Tennis Shoes
ANNOUNCING
THE BUSA GEAR STORE
Pick up all your BUSA gear items at our new club store. Hats, jackets, shirts, hoodies, etc.
PRICING AND UNIFORM INFO
AGE GROUP PRICING
Under 6 – (Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021) – $140
Under 7 – (Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020) – $165
Under 8 – (Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019) – $165
Features:
- U6, U7 – 1 practice per week
- U8 – 2 practices per week
- Most games on Saturday mornings
- Uniform purchased in registration
- Volunteer coaches needed
- Jr. Academy option available
- Multiple locations
UNIFORM PLAN FOR ALL U6-U8 PLAYERS
Beginning Fall 2025 season, ALL U6-U8 players will now wear a full uniform kit, and parents will split the costs with the club.
If you have a uniform from the Spring 2026 season, you do not need to order a new one unless you wish to.
Players who order will receive a full Kit, 2 jerseys, shorts and socks. Price will be only $25 per uniform. This uniform can be worn for multiple seasons, until lost, worn out, or outgrown.
These uniforms will be delivered to the fields, for coaches to hand out to parents. This kit will include the 2 jerseys, shorts and sock.
Fall 2026 U6-U8 GAME SCHEDULE – Posting By September 6.
ALL U7 AND U8 TEAMS WILL SEE A 6 GAME SCHEDULE INITIALLY. AFTER 6 GAMES A NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE FALL SHOOTOUT WILL BE POSTED. GAMES WILL BE PLAYED THROUGH OCT 31, NOV 7, AND NOV 14 DATES.
All U6 teams will get a full 8 game schedule posted prior to season start.
Fall Shootout 2026 Rules and Scoring – CLICK HERE
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Practices may begin after coaches meeting
August 24, 2026
Mt Brook PRACTICE FIELD SCHEDULE
SOUTH PRACTICE FIELD SCHEDULES
- Mt Brook Teams will practice at Brookwood Forest Elementary.
- South (North Shelby) teams will practice at Heardmont Park or Dunnavant Valley Fields (formerly Sportsblast).
- Chelsea-area teams will practice at Forest Park, Mt Laurel, or Dunnavant Valley Fields.
Each age group will practice as follows:
Brookwood Forest:
- U6 – 6:00 on Mondays
- U7 – 6:00 on Thursdays
- U8 – 6:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays
SOUTH TEAMS:
- U6 – 5:30 on Mondays
- U7 – 5:30 on Thursdays
- U8 – 5:30 on Tues and Thur
Games begin on September 12, 2026, and are played on Saturday mornings as follows:
- North (Mt. Brook) – All ages will play games at Brookwood Forest Elementary, Highlands, Leeds, or St Francis.
- South (Chelsea/North Shelby County) – All games played at Heardmont, Dunnavant Valley Fields, or Forest Park.
NORTH AREA
- Game 1 – September 12
- Game 2 – September 19
- Game 3 – October 3
- Game 4 – October 17
- Game 5-6 – October 23-24 Festival Games/Pictures – Brookwood Forest
- Game 7 – October 31 Fall Shootout
- Game 8 – November 6 Fall Shootout
- Game 9 – November 14 Fall Shootout
Saturday morning games start at 8:15, 9:45, or 11 am.
SOUTH (North Shelby County/Chelsea)
- Game 1 – September 12
- Game 2 – September 19
- Game 3 – October 3
- Game 4-5 – October 16-17 Festival Games/Pictures – Heardmont Park
- Game 6 – October 24
- Game 7 – October 31 Fall Shootout
- Game 8 – November 6 Fall Shootout
- Game 9 – November 14 Fall Shootout
Saturday morning games start at 8:30, 9:45 or 11 am.
Rules
Field Locations
Coaching Resources
JUNIOR ACADEMY
The Junior Academy is a program designed for Recreational players ages 6-8 who want a soccer practice in addition to those already scheduled with their Recreational teams.
These extra training sessions will be conducted by BUSA Academy Program coaches who are licensed and trained to work with children these ages.
Junior Academy is held on Friday nights, at the north and south locations as well as Alabaster (Municipal Park)
This program is HIGHLY recommended for all players.
Click on the Link Below!
FAQs
What does my child need to bring?
Each Intramural player will need a size 3 soccer ball, water bottle, shin guards, and tennis shoes or soccer cleats.
Are jerseys provided?
Yes! All Intramural players receive a 2-sided, reversible jersey as part of their registration fee.
How often are practices?
U6-U7 players practice once per week.
U8 players practice twice per week.
Where are practices located?
Practice locations are based on the location where you registered.
When are the games?
Games take place on Saturday mornings.
Does every participant receive a trophy?
Yes! All Intramural participants will receive a trophy.
