Recreational
Recreational
Sporting Columbia administers Columbia's largest outdoor recreational soccer program in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation at Cosmopolitan Park. Currently home to over 1200 youth soccer players ranging in age from 3 to 19. Our mission is to ensure Columbia's youth have fun and stay active and healthy. If you're looking for a great opportunity for your child to develop new friends and more confidence, recreational soccer is the perfect choice!
When are games?
Games are generally held on Saturdays, however an occasional weeknight game may be scheduled to accommodate the number of teams in the bracket. Game times begin at 8:30 AM and continue through the day as necessary.
Where are games?
Games are played at Cosmopolitan Park located at 1615 Business Loop 70 West.
Additional questions?
Please contact us via email at rec@sportingcolumbia.net.
Recreational
Additional Information
What are the age groups?
Our recreational program is available for age groups ranging from 3 years of age to 18. We offer U4-High School Coed divisions and U8 & U10 Girls divisions. New for Spring 2023, we are excited to offer a U11 Girls division as well! Our age groups correspond with the school year and can be found here for the Fall 2022/Spring 2023 seasons: https://www.sportingcolumbia.net/page/show/4985238-registration
How do I register?
LINK TO REGISTER WILL BE POSTED ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE WHEN OPEN.
ALL players need to register again if they wish to participate.
What are the fees?
U4 - U8 Fall $116.00
U9 - U10 Fall $124.00
U11 - U13 Fall $130.00
U14-High School Fall $133.00
NEW Spring 2023 players will receive a team jersey and soccer ball included with registration.
RETURNING Fall 2022 players are eligible to receive a $20 Spring 2023 registration fee discount. A discount code will be emailed to participant families. Returning Fall 2022 players who register for spring will remain on their current teams and will be provided a new jersey (if desired).
*LATE FEES FOR BEING ADDED AFTER February 15th. Late registration accepted as roster space allows. Please email rec@sportingcolumbia.net to be added to the waitlist for the spring season if registration is closed.
Please note: No refunds offered after the February 15th registration deadline. Requests can be made via email to rec@sportingcolumbia.net. All requests will be reviewed.
When and Where are practices?
Coaches determine practice days, times, and locations.
Practice limits are as follows:
| U4 - U7 | First 25 minutes of game time |
| U8-U9 | One 1.5 hour session per week |
| U10+ |
Two 1.5 hour sessions per week |
Interested in being a Coach?
Being a coach is a great way to spend quality time with your child and help out a great cause. All coaches must register online, complete and pass a background check processed though Missouri Youth Soccer Association.