Soccer Age Divisions Fall 2024 / Spring 2025

U6-U8 Juniors Program – 2017, 2018, and 2019 Birth Years (4v4, In-House) - Play other Farmington
Soccer Club Teams
U9 - 2016 Birth Year (7v7, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League
U10 - 2015 Birth Year (7v7, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League
U11 - 2014 Birth Year (9v9, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League
U12 - 2013 Birth Year (9v9, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League
U13 – 2012 Birth Year (11v11, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League
U14 – 2011 Birth Year (11v11, WSSL) - Play other rec teams in the Western Suburban Soccer League

Who will coach the recreational teams?

Farmington Soccer Club is a community-focused program, we strive to keep costs affordable and depend
on the support of volunteer coaches to make it all work. Head Coach volunteers will receive free
registration for their child. We also need volunteers for assistant coach who will assist the head coach
when possible. The coaches will pick their practice day(s) and will choose the location of the practice,
subject to availability. The primary goal of the coach is to help the kids enjoy the game. We value
patience and kindness over soccer skills.

When are recreational games?

For the Spring 2025 season, games will begin in early/mid April and will go until early June.

All divisions U9 and older play primarily on weekends but may have an occasional mid-week game.
Saturday and Sunday games can be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mid-week games generally start
between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The U6-U8 Juniors program will be held on Saturdays or Sundays but games can be moved to a
weeknight depending on any rain-outs or coach scheduling conflicts.

Where are Games Played?

All home games are played at Founders Sports Park 35500 8 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI. All away
games can be expected to be up to a 1-hour drive, on rare occasions.

All U6-U8 games will be played at Founders Sports Park.

When do recreational teams practice?

Practice days and fields are determined by the coach’s availability. Coaches will choose 1 or 2 days per
week, generally 1 hour to 1 ½ hour in length. Practices will be held at a local park or elementary or
middle school.

Are uniforms included in the recreational registration fee?

Uniforms will cost an additional $50. Players can choose to wear an existing Farmington Soccer Club
jersey if they have one already. Players must supply shin guards and cleats.

Farmington Soccer Club Recreational Program Team Formation Policy

Team assignments for the Farmington Soccer Club Recreational Program are made by the club in
collaboration with the local soccer league. Assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the
league to ensure fair play and the best possible recreational experience for all participants.

Fall Team Placement

• • • Once Fall registration closes, players will be placed on teams based on their
      registration date and age, until the target roster size is reached.
    • If a roster reaches full capacity, additional players will be placed on a second team, if
      needed.
    • If there are not enough players in a specific age group, players may have the option to
      "play up" and join the next age group, provided there are open roster spots.
    • Teams will be formed by gender. However, if there are not enough players of one
      gender to form a full team, teams will be adjusted to be coed.

Spring Team Placement

• • After Spring registration closes, returning players will be placed on the same team they
    were assigned to in the Fall.
  • Once all returning players have been placed, remaining spots will be filled following the
    same process as the Fall, with players assigned in order of their registration date.

This policy is designed to ensure a positive, inclusive, and enjoyable soccer experience for all players in
the Farmington Soccer Club Recreational Program.

What is the Refund Policy for Recreational Soccer?

All requests to drop from the program will be processed with the following fee structure:

• Requesting to drop prior to the upcoming season's registration deadline - $10.00 cancellation fee
• Requesting to drop prior to the first game of the season - $20.00 cancellation fee.
• Requesting to drop after the first game of the season – no refund.

If the season is cancelled by Farmington Soccer Club, a full refund will be issued.