ACS
Recreation Soccer
SPRING GAME SCHEDULE
RECREATION COACHES MEETING/CLINIC
Thursday, February 8th @ 6:30pm
Thank you to our volunteer coaches that are joining us this spring!
More coaches are needed!
Please call 910-944-9042 to learn more!
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
2021/2020 (Age 2-3) U4 Mini Kickers
2019/2018(Age 4-5) U6 Future Stars
2017-2006 (Age 6-18) Recreation League
2017 = U7
2016 = U8
2015 = U9
2014 = U10
2013(U11) and 2012 (U12) = U12
2011(U13), 2010(U14) and 2009(U15) = U15
2008(U16), 2007(U17) and 2006 (U18) = High School Coed Pool
2024 Spring Recreation Soccer League
Dates:
Practices Start: Week of February 19th
Games on Saturdays: March 9th, 16th, 23rd, April 6th, 13th and 20th
Rain Date: April 27th
Spring Tournament: May 4th
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 6 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, & Coed HS League
- Minimum of 6 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
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
Free Play Fridays
and Fun Fridays!
NO FREE PLAY ON MARCH 29TH
IT WILL RETURN ON APRIL 5TH
5:30-6:30pm
at the Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way, Aberdeen
.
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.
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 2018 or 2019)
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.
SPRING 2024
FUTURE STARS
]Choose Saturdays Starting March 9th at 9, 10 or 11am
OR
Fridays Starting March 8th at 5:30pm
Sessions Available:
6 Fridays at 5:30pm
March 8,15,22 April 5,12,19
(April 26 - Rain Date)
6 Saturdays at 9 AM, 10 AM or 11 AM
March 9,16,23, April 6, 13, 20 (April 27 Rain Date)
Location: Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way, Aberdeen
U3/U4 Mini Kickers (For players born in 2020 & 2021)
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 2020 & 2021
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
SPRING 2024
MINI KICKERS
Starting the week
of March 11th
Continuing for six sessions through the week of
April 15th
Mondays: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 and 15
Tuesdays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16
Wednesdays: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 and 17
Thursdays: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11 and 18
Fridays: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19
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
Sessions (6 total) run 45 minutes
Location:
Aberdeen Ransdell Sportsplex
350 Ransdell Way
Aberdeen
Morganton Road Soccer Complex
Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm only
Cost: $65
