Recreational
Recreational Soccer Program
Sporting Columbia administers Columbia's largest outdoor recreational soccer program in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation at Cosmopolitan Park. Our rec program is currently home to over 1200 youth soccer players ranging in age from 3 to 19. Our goal is to provide Columbia youth an opportunity to be active, healthy, and have fun learning the game of soccer! If you're looking for a program for your child to develop new friends and more confidence, recreational soccer is the perfect choice!
For questions about our recreational soccer program, please email our Rec Coordinator at rec@sportingcolumbia.net.
Recreational Soccer - Fall 2023
Fall 2023 registration is now closed. Late registrants will be accepted as roster space allows. Please email rec@sportingcolumbia.net to be added to the waitlist for the fall season.
Late Registration Fees (after June 30)
U4 - U8 Fall $130.00
U9 - High School Fall $140.00
All players will be placed on new rosters for the Fall 2023 season and receive a team jersey and soccer ball included with registration.
Please note: No refunds offered after the June 30th registration deadline. Requests can be made via email to rec@sportingcolumbia.net. All requests will be reviewed.
Fall 2023 Game Dates (6 games)
| Saturday, September 9 |
| Saturday, September 16 |
| Saturday, September 23 |
| Saturday, September 30 |
| Saturday, October 7 |
| Saturday, October 14 |
| Saturday, October 28 (Rain date) |
| Saturday, November 4 (Rain date) |
Recreational Soccer Divisions
Sporting Columbia Recreational Soccer offers U4-High School Coed divisions and U8, U10, & U11* Girls divisions. Please make sure to specify Coed or Girls on your player's registration. Age groups correspond with the school year and are outlined below for the Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 seasons.
|
COED DIVISIONS |
DATE OF BIRTH |
| U4 | 8/1/2019-7/31/2020 |
| U5 | 8/1/2018-7/31/2019 |
| U6 | 8/1/2017-7/31/2018 |
| U7 | 8/1/2016-7/31/2017 |
| U8 | 8/1/2015-7/31/2016 |
| U9 | 8/1/2014-7/31/2015 |
| U10 | 8/1/2013-7/31/2014 |
| U11 | 8/1/2012-7/31/2013 |
|
U12/U13 (Combined) |
8/1/2010-7/31/2012 |
|
U14/HS (Combined) |
8/1/2005-7/31/2010 |
|
GIRLS DIVISIONS |
DATE OF BIRTH |
|
U7/U8 Girls (Combined) |
8/1/2015-7/31/2017 |
|
U9/U10 Girls (Combined) |
8/1/2013-7/31/2015 |
| U11 Girls* | 8/1/2012-7/31/2013 |
*NEW U11 Girls Division will be offered for Fall 2023! Minimum of 50 registrants required to form the U11 Girls Division.
Additional Information
When are games?
Games are generally held on Saturdays. An occasional weeknight game may be scheduled to accommodate the number of teams in a division. 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.
When and Where are practices?
Coaches determine practice days, times, and locations.
Practice limits are as follows:
| U4 - U7 | First 30 minutes of game time |
| U8-U9 | One 60-90 minute session per week |
| U10+ | Two 60-90 minute sessions per week |
What are the rec seasons and when is registration open?
Sporting Columbia currently hosts fall and spring rec seasons. Fall registration is open May 1-June 30 and the season is late August through October. Spring registration is open November 15-February 15 and the season is late March through May.
Is financial assistance available for rec soccer?
Yes, please click on the form linked below for financial aid submission requirements and deadline to apply.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VOLUNTEER REC 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. Please email rec@sportingcolumbia.net if interested in volunteering!