WHAT IS RECREATIONAL SOCCER?
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Recreational soccer is the backbone of Smyrna Soccer Club.
Our Recreational Programs, have a great history of success developing players. Many of today's 100's of PDP, Academy and Select Players at Smyrna Soccer Club came through this Recreational Programs. Additionally, there are many players playing collegiate soccer or who have graduated from collegiate rosters with decorated playing careers who began back in these local recreational programs!
Smyrna SC Recreational Soccer is the right place for families who want their players to:
- DEVELOP their skills,
- DEVELOP their understanding of the game,
- DEVELOP a sense of community, and
- DEVELOP a love for the game!
The Recreational level of play is an ideal and vibrant entry point for the player who wants to be introduced to the game, play with friends, and participate on a team. Recreational soccer is open to all players and is primarily devoted to the enjoyment and development of soccer players. No tryouts are required to join a team.
The Recreational player is of any age and is interested in playing in a less committed environment. Seasons are typically shorter, tournaments are fewer, traveling is less, and coaches are volunteer-based. Recreational soccer is purely for the enjoyment of the sport, and not as much focus is placed on advanced technical and tactical instruction or wins.
Recreational coaches can vary with levels of expertise, however all coaches will have attend our Smyrna SC Coaching Clinics and have access to professional coaching resources, development, and licenses. All coaches will complete a Background Check.
Our practice facilities include city parks (Jonquil, Riverline and Tolleson Parks).
Registration for the 2015 Fall Season is NOW OPEN. Please scroll down to the registration option listed below (below Acadmey/Select Tryouts).
There a several key dates listed below. We want to make sure we give everyone a chance to not only register for our Recreational Programs but also better understand the goals of the program and the stepping stones within Smyrna SC.
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June 2015 – Online Spring 2016 Rec Registration Open
http://www.smyrnasoccerclub.com/Default.aspx?tabid=304991
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Saturday, January 23rd – Walk-Up Registration, 10AM-2PM (Smyrna Community Center Room R4 | 200 Village Green Cir, Smyrna, GA)
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Saturday, January 30th – FINAL Walk-Up Registration, 10AM-2PM (Smyrna Community Center Room R4 | 200 Village Green Cir, Smyrna, GA)
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Saturday, January 30th – Online Registration for 2016 Spring Season Closes
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Monday, February 15th – Coaches/Managers Meeting:
| Smyrna Community Center | 200 Village Green Cir, Smyrna, GA | 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
- Wednesday, February 17th – Coach/Manager Roster Notification Emails/Calls Begin
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Thursday, February 18th – NEW Parent Orientation Meeting:
| Smyrna Community Center | 200 Village Green Cir, Smyrna, GA | 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
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Sunday, February 21st Evening - Coach Roster Notification
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Week of February 22nd - Practices Begin
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Saturday, March 5th - First Games Begin
Smyrna SC Recreational League is accepting coaches for all age groups!
We rely on volunteer parents, adults and high school student coaches to support the demand of our Recreational Program. Over the years we have been fortunate to be blessed with some excellent coaches who come back year after year.
Here is some of the reasons why:
- The ability to coach your kids and spend more time with them.
- To be a role model and influence the future of your community.
- To build contacts and friendships within your community.
- To improve yourself as a person by developing new skills.
- Personal satisfaction.
All these are highlights of being a youth sports coach and there is nothing better than hearing "thank you" from one of your players after practice! You know then you have impacted their lives in a positive manner.
If you are interested please contact
Kellie Parham.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Each of our Recreational Teams will practice at one of the Smyrna locations (Jonquil Park , Riverline Park or Tolleson Park). Practice times will be allocated based on player and team requests.
- U4, U5, U6: Train One Night A Week
- U8+: Train Twice A Week
Please click here to see the latest Practice Grids
GAMES SCHEDULE
The provisional game schedule has been released for our upcoming Fall Rec Season.
- Each team will play 8 games this season
- We have tried to keep games at the same time each week.
- The End of Season Fall Finale will be November 14th.
- Picture Day will be on the October 10th
- VIEW SPRING 2016 RECREATIONAL SCHEDULE