Our Recreational Program is open to players in the U7 through U18 age groups.

Our First Kickers program is open to players in the U5 and U6 age groups.

Perfect, this is the program for them as it’s for all players of all skill levels. 

Practices will take place one day Monday thru Thursday.  Times are dependent on age group and field space.  Games will take place on Saturdays times tbd.

During registration, you will be asked to select two days your child is available to practice. Although we cannot guarantee a specific practice day, we will do our very best to accommodate one of your choices. Requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For the 2026/27 season the U7 and U8 age group will have their practices at Tatum Ridge.  All other age groups will at Twin Lakes Park.  

ALL GAMES WILL BE AT TWIN LAKES PARK.

Team placement and schedule details are shared after rosters are finalized. 

You will find out your team name and practice day and time week commencing September 7th.  The game schedule will be released 2nd week of practices and can be  found within the PlayMetrics app.

Shin guards and cleats are mandatory for all practices and games; Cleated shoes (no medal studs, football and baseball cleats are prohibited); 

Soccer ball - size depending on age. 

• U5-U6 - First Kickers - Size 3 
• U7/8 - Size 3 (4 is acceptable) 
• U10-U12 - Size 4
• U13 upwards - Size 5 

Cancellations, field changes and other time-sensitive updates are sent through PlayMetrics.

Players are provided with a complete game kit which includes a two game day jerseys, navy shorts, navy socks and a sac pack. 

They will wear the light colored jersey for home games and the dark colored jersey for away games. 

Players can wear one of their game day jerserys for practices.

Players are to bring both jerseys to every game. 

Teams are formed by age group.  The age group can be found under the age group matrix page under the Club Resources tab and also from the link on the main registration page.

How we determine the groups is dictated by the numbers. 

For the development of the players, the best-case scenario is to have single age groups, however, if we don't have the numbers of registered players in a particular age group then we need to combine two.

 For the Recreational Program, teams are formed as per the players age groups year

• First Kickers 5/6U boys, 5/6U girls;
• U7 Boys
• U8 Boys
• U7/U8 Girls
• U9/10 Boys 
• U9/10 Girls
• U11/12 Boys 
• U11/12 Girls 
• U13/14/15 and U15/U16/U17/U18 coed Senior Teams.  
• We are hoping to implement an all girls program in the middle school and high school age groups this season.  The games maybe smaller sided e.g 7v7 or 9v9 dependant on registration numbers.  During the registration process you will be asked if you wish to play on an all girls team or coed.

Teams will be formed so that there is an equal number of players within an age group on the team. The reason for doing this is for fair and balanced teams.  

The number of teams in each age group is also determined by the number of Coaches we have.  The reason for doing this is for fair balanced teams

The only guaranteed placement onto a team is the coaches child and team sponsor.  We do not anticipate making exceptions to this.

FC Sarasota Recreational Program success is due largely to our Volunteer Coaches.  

Coaches are needed at all age groups. If you are interested in coaching, select Head Coach or Assistant Coach when registering on-line. A member of the staff will contact you.  

All volunteer coaches must pass a National Background check and fingerprint screening, complete an online Concussion Course (30 Minutes), and complete SafeSport Certification with certificate (online course sent to coach) to coach at any of FCS's facilities.

During the registration process, you will be asked if you have a friend request. 

We do our best to accommodate the friend requests, however, there are other considerations taken into account when forming the teams such practice days and balancing of team within age groups. 

Friend requests are made on a first come first served basis.  Requests must be one-to-one player reciprocated requests (i.e. both players must have requested they be on the same team as the other).  Requests are to be made when registering the player online.  The reciprocal player request must also be made by the deadline.  

Although requests are taken into consideration, the program has no obligation to fulfill any particular request and makes no promise in that regard. 

During the registration process, you will be asked whether you have a friend request and/or a sibling request. If you have both, you will also be asked to indicate which request should take precedence when placing your child on a team.

Players must be registered to their true age group first. 

Players may request to play up an age group; however, placement is only possible if space is available. Players within the appropriate age group will always receive priority.

Please note the soccer programs are self-supporting, run by volunteers and commitments need to be made. Given the time and commitment needed to run the program the following is our refund policy:

• A full refund will automatically be given for any program canceled by FC Sarasota.  A refund, minus a $25 processing fee, will be given when requested in writing up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the Recreational Soccer programs.  
• There will be no refunds once teams being formed. 
• Once the Soccer Season begins, no refund will be given, unless there is a medical emergency and a doctor’s note accompanies the refund request.   Please note that not being placed with a requested friend or not receiving your preferred practice night does not qualify for a refund.

There are two seasons, Fall and Winter/Spring. 

The fall program typically starts September .and ends in December. 

The Winter/Spring program typically starts in February and ends in April.

No earrings allowed: Players must remove earrings before starting play. Taping or covering them with band-aids or tape is not permitted under any circumstances 

Earrings are not allowed during games or practices because of safety rules set by FIFA and enforced by local soccer associations. The main reason is to prevent injuries — If an earring becomes caught during a tackle, header, or collision, it can pull out, cause lacerations, or even lead to more severe injuries

Referees will not tell you to remove earrings; instead, they will stop play and require the player to remove them before continuing Covering earrings is not enough — even with tape, band-aids, or foam backers, the jewelry is still considered unsafe and is prohibited under FIFA regulations.

If you are planning to have your ear pierced remember you will not be allowed to practice or play, until they are fully healed and the earrings can be removed.

Medical ID bracelets are allowed but must be taped down to prevent injury 

Why can't players wear helmets? Helmets are not included in the Laws of the Game under Players Equipment. Although the player wearing the headgear is protected, he may play in a physically more aggressive manner than others not protected, thereby becoming a danger to others.

We place a priority on participation/ development and deemphasize results.

This is a requirement from US Soccer and our state organization FYSA.

All players must be birth verified to be able to be registered with USYS.

Per FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, the international clearance process is required when any foreign-born player is attempting to register with an affiliated club in the United States, regardless of that player's ability, age or citizenship. U.S. Soccer is responsible for properly obtaining that clearance on behalf of these players before they can register and participate in an affiliated league. Instructions are provided on the website for uploading documents.