ACS
Recreation Soccer
Fall Recreation
Soccer League
Schedule
AC Sandhills invites you to join our Recreation Soccer Program. Recreation means that this program is for every age and level of player, from beginner to experienced, to come play Soccer here in the Sandhills. Our program is all about learning the game, developing skills, and having fun. We have a place for any player between the ages of 2 and 18.
**Schedules and dates are subject to change based on guidelines set by our state and local governments.
Birth Year Program
2022/2021 (Age 2-3) U4 Mini Kickers
2020/2019(Age 4-5) U6 Future Stars
2018-2007 (Age 6-18) Recreation League
2018 = U7
2017 = U8
2016 = U9
2015 = U10
2014(U11) and 2013 (U12) = U12
2012(U13), 2011(U14) and 2010(U15) = U15
2009(U16), 2008(U17) and 2007 (U18) = High School Coed Pool
2024 Fall Recreation Soccer League
Dates:
Practices Start: Week of August 19th
Games on Saturdays: September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, October 5th, 12th and 19th
Rain Date: October 26th
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Location
All games for U7 through the High School Divisions will be held at the Morganton Sports Complex located at 100 Fire Lane in Southern Pines. Practices
will be at Morganton Road in addition to other area fields as in Aberdeen and Pinehurst as needed.
U7 / U8 Divisions
- Minimum of 7 Game Days
- 9 Practice Weeks; Practice 1 hour/once a week
- Referee for every game
- Rec Tournament (Spring Only)
U9 to High School Divisions
- U9, U10, U12, U15 Teams & Coed HS Pool
- Minimum of 7 Game Days
- 9 Practice Weeks; Practice 1 hour/twice a week
- Referee for every game
- Rec Tournament (Spring Only)
Jersey/Uniform
AC Sandhills provides 2 Jerseys for all
recreation players.
1 White (Home) Jersey / 1 Orange (Away) Jersey
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Fall jerseys will be used for the spring season.
Recommended Uniform:
1 Soccer Shorts - Black
1 Pair Soccer Socks - Black
1 Pair of Shin Guards (required)
(Socks must cover shin guards completely)
1 Pair of Soccer Cleats (No metal studs allowed)
Registration: $110
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Free Play Fridays
and Fun Fridays!
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STARTING SEPTEMBER 13TH!
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5:30-6:30pm
at the Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way, Aberdeen
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Free Play is open for all Recreation Players, U9 and older, and it is small sided games that will take place every Friday during the recreation season for all eligible players. Coaches are encouraged to come and facilitate games but this will be a time for players to play. No coaching allowed.
Fun Fridays is a program designed for the U7 and U8 players to allow them more opportunity to play.
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Age Verification
This can be a birth certificate or other legal document. Proof can be uploaded to TeamSnap when registering or presented to ACS Staff. You may also submit a birth certificate to info@acsandhills.com. If the players's age was verified in a past season, please contact ACS to confirm.
ACS REFUND POLICY
A full registration refund or credit will be issued if requested at least 10 days prior to the start of the first practice, minus a $15 administrative fee. After the season has started, a credit or refund may be considered by the Director of Soccer on a case-by-case basis, minus the $15 administrative fee.
U5/U6 Future Stars (For players born in 2019 or 2020)
Future Stars is a program for U6 players as part of the AC Sandhills recreation soccer program, the focus is on player development and creating a fun environment for players to experience the game of soccer.
Players will work on
- Agility
- Running
- Jumping
- Ball Control
- Kicking
Future Stars will run, jump, turn, and kick their way through a fun program designed to teach players all the fundamental tools they need to one day be a star player.
60 min Sessions on Friday or Saturday
Soccer balls and equipment will be provided and set up by an ACS Staff Coach.
What to Bring
Players should wear athletic shoes and clothes, cleats not required, but all players need to wear shin guards. Also make sure to bring lots of water to stay hydrated.
FALL 2024
FUTURE STARS
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]Choose Saturdays Starting September 14th at 9, 10 or 11am
OR
Fridays Starting September 13th at 5:30pm
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Sessions Available:
6 Fridays at 5:30pm
September 13, 20, 27, October 4,11,18
(October 25 - Rain Date)
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OR
6 Saturdays at 9 AM, 10 AM or 11 AM
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19
( October 26 - Rain Date)
Location: Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way, Aberdeen
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U3/U4 Mini Kickers (For players born in 2021 & 2022)
U3/U4 Mini Kickers is a program for AC Sandhills youngest recreation players. The program is designed to prepare players to progress to U6 Future Stars after they turn 4 years old and teaches the key building blocks of soccer.
Players will work on:
- Dribbling with the ball & Changing Directions
- Stopping the ball
- Kicking the ball
Because agility, balance and quickness are key aspects of soccer, the Mini Kickers program also introduces players to basic agility like jumping, running sideways, backwards, and balance on one foot. Most of all players have fun in this stress-free sports environment.
Program available for players born in 2021 & 2022
Soccer balls and equipment is provided and set up by ACS Staff Coach.
Players should wear athletic shoes and clothes, cleats and shin guards not required.
Also make sure to bring lots of water to stay hydrated.
All participants will receive a Mini-Kickers T-Shirt
FALL 2024
MINI KICKERS
Starting the week
of September 9th
Continuing for six sessions through the week of
October 14th
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Program Days
Choose the day/time best for you.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 4:00 pm or
Wednesdays or Fridays at 9:30 or
10:30 am
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Sessions (6 total) run 45 minutes
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Location:
Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way
Aberdeen
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Morganton Road Soccer Complex
Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm only
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Cost: $65
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