Recreational U4-U19

The Recreational Program is a soccer program for all youth players. United Futbol Academy supports US
Youth Soccer’s teaching philosophy with respect to small-sided soccer in U4, U6, U8 - U10 and U12 –
U19. This philosophy allows the game to be the teacher by maximizing each player’s touches on the ball
and encourages all the players to develop their skills in all positions. Further, the philosophy discourages
intense competition until the older age groups.

Our Recreational Program currently consists of players from the age of 3 through the age of 18. Please
take note that there is no skill level requirement at any age, i.e. we will have children of all levels
participating on each team in our program. We have developed a system that provides both a fun and
productive environment for players at all levels. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment
of playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them
as much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in the sport.

• Youth ages 3-18 (U4 Coed Mini League, U6-U19 League).
• NO tryouts and NO skill level requirements!!
• Assessments for the U4, U6, U7, U8, U10 and U12 age groups are held each fall and spring season and are necessary for team formation and to help balance teams.
• Each U4-U19 team requires a volunteer parent coach, however we provide a professional trainer who works with each age group once a week.
• Practices are held during the week, and games are played on weekends only.
• Seasons offered - fall and spring
• Registration for the fall season opens in May, and registration for the spring season opens in November.
• All registration is done online.  Please click on REGISTRATION on the top menu bar to begin.

Please note the following information regarding the Recreational Program Age Groups:

• U10 Age Group includes U9
• U12 Age Group includes U11
• U14 Age Group includes U13
• U16 Age Group includes U15
• U19 Age Group includes U17 and U18

U4 Coed Mini League

• No set teams
• Central trainers
• (6) 45-minute clinics serving as practices/games
• Parents serve as assistant trainers
• Registration for the fall season opens in May, and registration for the spring season opens in November.
• Participation Fee: U4 $85/season

*Please note, to participate in the U4 Mini League Program, your child must be 3 years of age by July 31,
2019.

The Mini League is a FUN introductory program designed for three-year-old boys and girls. This is a
success-based program designed to develop a player’s confidence and a life-long love of the game of
soccer. The Mini League program is run as a parent/child clinic format.  We will have a Professional
Trainer assisted by the parent/s of each player.  We will work on soccer skills each week through a
variety of games and activities. There are no set teams.

The 6-week long season. The cost per season is $85 which includes a t-shirt and ball per seasonal
year (both fall and spring seasons = one seasonal year).  I.E. - If you participated in the fall Mini League,
you will not receive a new ball and t-shirt.

Fall 2019 U4 Mini League Practice Schedule:

Practices: Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Friday, September 13
No games: 7-week program

U6 - U19 Recreational League
Each U6-U19 team requires a volunteer parent coach, however we provide a professional trainer who
works with each age group once a week.  Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment of
playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them as
much as possible about the game and the skills needed to excel in the sport. 

• Youth ages 4-18 (U6 - U19)
• Seasons offered - fall and spring
• NO tryouts and NO skill level requirements!
• Assessments for the U6, U7, U8, U10 and U12 age groups are held each season and are necessary for team formation and to help balance teams
• U6 - U12 teams are co-ed. U14 - U19 teams are gender specific.
• Practices take place during the week.
• Games are played on weekends only (except for U6, they play on Fridays). 
• Registration for the fall season opens in May, and registration for the spring season opens in November.
• Registration Fee: U6 - $85, U8 – U10: $100/season, U12-U19 $120/season. This fee includes Georgia Soccer registration and insurance, referee fees, participation commemorative item (not a trophy), coaching education, league administration, at least (8) games for U6 -U19 age groups, and central professional training.
• Uniforms are required for U6 – U19. The cost for uniforms is $30. 
• Non-Gwinnett County residents will be charged a $65 (U6) and $85 (U8 and Up) non-resident fee.
• Field Usage Fee: A $15 field usage fee is required for each player in the fall and spring season.
• A $10 Volunteer Fee is required for each player for the seasonal year (fall and spring), i.e. if you pay the $10 fee in the fall, you will not have to pay for the spring. If you pay in the spring season, you will have to pay again for the fall season.
• UFA has a no refund policy.
• Please note, all registration is done online. When registering the total program price indicated includes the field usage and volunteer fees. Discounts and the non-resident fee will be adjusted at check out.

Questions for new players? Contact Steffany Ugarte, Branch Director, at steffany@unitedfa.org.

FALL 2020 REC Practice Schedule (U6-U19)

U6 Coed

Practices: Tuesday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14

U8 Coed

Practices: Tuesday and Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14

U10-U12 Boys & Girls

Practices: Tuesday and Friday 6pm-7pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 14

U14-U19 Boys & Girls

Practices: Tuesday and Friday 7pm-8pm
Season starts: Tuesday, August 27
Games start: Saturday, September 7