RECREATION

Recreation Program Overview


The Recreation Program offers an opportunity for youth players (ages 4U to 19U) to play soccer at a less challenging and competitive level, while still placing an emphasis on learning and having fun.


Rec Soccer is entirely coached by parent and community volunteers.  We rely on our 200+ coaches to help keep our team sizes manageable and to maximize each child's time touching the ball and playing the game.  Our 4U through 19U players will be registered and insured through Georgia Soccer, our Governing body. Due to insurance and liability reasons players are not allowed to play "down" in age. Players must play within their birth year. If a player wants to play "up" an age group, they must first seek out approval from the program director. 


Registration for the Fall 2025 Recreation program will open Mid-Summer.

Quick Facts

Two Seasons Offered:

(1) Fall (Aug - Nov; Registration opens Mid-Summer)

(2) Spring (Feb - May; Registration opens December 1st)


Teams are led by volunteer coaches, who are trained and fully supported by the club and Director of Coaching - Recreation


4U-10U: practice once per week with one game on the weekend

11U-19U*: practice twice per week with one game on the weekend


*14U-19U may have two games on some weekends.


To provide a better service and convenience, we're placing members on practice fields that are close to their home (by zip code)


Practice/Time Structure Game/Time Structure

Our Club uses PlayMetrics as an all-in-one Club Operating, Registration,

Payment, Communication and Scheduling system. 

If you are new to the club, you must create an account to register for a program. 

Age Brackets & Format


Fall 2025-Spring 2026

Division Birth Year Format Game Length Practice
4U Coed

2022

3v3 4- 8 min quarters 20 mins prior to game time

5U/6U Coed

2021-2020

3v3 4- 8 min quarters 1/week - 1 hour

7U/8U Girls

2019-2018

4v4 4- 10 min quarters 1/week - 1 hour

7U/8U Boys

2019-2018

4v4 4- 10 min quarters 1/week - 1 hour

9U/10U Girls

2017-2016

7v7 2- 25 min halves 1/week - 1 hour

9U/10U Boys

2017-2016

7v7 2- 25 min halves 1/week - 1 hour

11U/12U Girls

2015-2014

9v9 2- 30 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

11U/12U Boys

2015-2014

9v9 2- 30 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

13U/14U Girls

2013-2012

11v11 2- 35 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

13U/14U Boys

2013-2012

11v11 2- 35 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

15U/16U Girls

2011-2010

11v11 2- 40 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

15U/16U Boys

2011-2010

11v11 2- 40 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

17U/19U Coed

2009, 2008, & 2007

11v11 2- 45 min halves 2/week - 1.25 hours

Important Dates


Fall 2025 Dates

Date Description
Mid-Summer Regular Registration
August 1 Registration Deadline
August 16 Coaches meeting/gear pickup
August 18 Practices Begin
September 1 Labor Day NO PRACTICES
September 6 First Games (4U Coed starts practices/games)
October 12-18 Fall Break - NO PRACTICES/GAMES
October 31 Halloween NO PRACTICES
November 9 Last Games

*Tentative Schedule, subject to changes

Spring 2026 Dates

Date Description
December 1 Regular Registration
February 7 Registration Deadline
February 14 Coaches meeting/gear pickup
February 16 Practices Begin
March 1 First Games (4U Coed starts practices/games)
April 7-13 Spring Break NO PRACTICES/GAMES
May 10 Last Games

*Tentative Schedule, subject to changes

Club Fees


Single Season (Fall or Spring)

Age Group Regular (June/Dec) Late (Aug/Feb)
4U $135 $160
5U-10U $215 $240
11U-19U $235 $260

Volunteer Coach Discount: A $45 discount will be applied to your club fees if you volunteer to coach your team.

Uniforms


Returning players do not need to repurchase uniforms.  Recreation uniform kits are ordered, fulfilled and customer supported by Soccer.com. Please click below to view ordering instructions. Please order early, as uniform kits take a very long time to ship and receive.

  • 4U players do NOT need to order a uniform kit, they will be provided a t-shirt/jersey on their first practice/game day. 
  • 5U-19U players need to order a uniform kit and are welcome to choose any number (duplicates on a team are okay).
  • All players (4U-19U) must wear shin guards during practices & games.


*Please note, jersey numbers are only for recreation and do not carry over to Academy and/or Select.

How to order Rec Uniform →

Volunteer to Coach


Our Recreational Program is coached entirely by parent and community volunteers.  We rely on our 200+ volunteer coaches to help ensure manageable team sizes and maximum play time for our kids.  Please join us! 

12-week season curriculum, so you don't have to plan a thing!

Coaching equipment (Pop-up goals must be returned).

Preseason coaches meeting.  Weekly emails and reminders for events, additional activities, and important notes.

Volunteer discount on Registration fees!

Register as a Recreation Coach


If registering for Rec program:

  • please follow the prompts to become a volunteer coach when registering your child in PlayMetrics.


If outside the Rec program:

  • please contact the Recreation Director with your name and email address.

Coaching Requirements


Please review the following requirements for becoming a volunteer Recreation coach:

  • Satisfactory background search.
  • Complete SafeSport and Heads Up certification online courses.
  • Available to coach 10 weekly practice sessions.
  • Available to coach games on Saturdays and some Sunday games for 14U and up team.
  • Able to communicate weekly to team.
  • Follow Inter Atlanta Code of Conduct and Behavior Policy at all times.

Contact Us

Please direct any questions to our Program Director

Joey Syfert

Recreation Director

jsyfert[at]interatlantafc.com