In- house Recreational

Our Recreational Soccer program is open to players ages 5 through 17 and is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to enjoy the game in a fun, supportive environment. This is a great way to learn the fundamentals of soccer, stay active, and make friends—no tryouts or experience required!


New this season:We're excited to offer all-girls teams for both practices and games, providing girls with the opportunity to play and develop in an all-female team environment while enjoying the same fun, recreational experience.

Register HERE for Fall 2026

Our Recreational Soccer program is open to players ages 5 through 17 and is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to enjoy the game in a fun, supportive environment. This is a great way to learn the fundamentals of soccer, stay active, and make friends—no tryouts or experience required!


Register HERE for Fall 2026

Program Highlights:

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  • Super Starters-Open to boys and girls ages 3-4
  • Recreational Soccer- Open to boys and girls ages 5- 18
  • All-Girls Teams available in U6, U8, and U9–U11 age groups
  • Girls Mini-Division featuring four teams for practices and games
  • Focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork
  • Welcoming players of all experience levels
  • Weekly practices and weekend games
  • Fun, positive, and community-focused environment

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Whether you're just starting out, or have played for years-
Recreational Soccer is a great way to stay in the game and have a great time doing it!


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IMPORTANT PROGRAM UPDATES

• U6–U11 Age Divisions

  • Girls will automatically be placed on all-girls teams.
  • Players may choose to participate on a co-ed team instead by selecting that option during registration.
  • All-girls teams will compete against other all-girls teams in practices and games.
  • Co-ed teams will compete against other co-ed teams.


• U14–High School Age Divisions

  • All teams will be co-ed.
  • Sports physicals are not required.

Fall Registration closed August 1.

 

All registered players have been placed onto teams and notified.

Please check your PlayMetrics account.




Registration Countdowns:

  • U6-  80 spots FULL! You can join the waitlist
  • U8- 130 spots FULL! You can join the waitlist
  • U10- 160 spots FULL! You can join the waitlist- 8 spots on teams need to be filled

U10- Waitlist being notified to join NOW!

  • U12- 9 spots left of 140
  • U14- 94 spots FULL! You can join the waitlist
  • High School- 67 spots FULL! You can join the waitlist
  • Sun Lights- Full- you may join the waitlist. Waitlist is being notified to join.
  • Super Starters- 1 spot left of 40

     ⚽️ 740 players registered!! ⚽️


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AGE GROUPING:
We group players by league age to ensure fair and age-appropriate play.

The U in each age groups means UNDER. Players will need to be under that age at the start of the season.

Example- U6 = under 6 at the start of the season

Please see below:
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SUPER STARTERS Division:
Ages 3, 4,  and not yet 5 by July 2022.


U6 Division:
Ages 4, 5, and not yet 6 by July 2021.


U8 Division:
Ages 6,  7, and not yet 8 by July 2019.


U10 Division:
Ages 8,  9, and not yet 10 by July 2016.


U12 Division:
Ages 10,  11, and not yet 12 by July 2014.


U14 Division:
Ages 12,  13, and not yet 14 by July 2012.


High School Division:
Ages 14, 15, 16, and 17  

Please note: We do not offer above U18 division. Players aging out are encouraged to join our Adult League on the BigSun Soccer website.

We are under a new age grouping rule starting Fall 2026. Seasonal year model is shifting age groups. If you have questions, please consult the calculator on our website.
Age Group Calculator
2026 FALL CALENDER HERE

Click here for updates on the weekly game schedule, and important dates for the fall season.

Field Location & Schedule Update


U14 division games will be played on Friday evenings at the Rotary Sports Complex during the fall season. This schedule provides a fun, competitive atmosphere under the lights while helping accommodate weekend family schedules. Tentative game times- 6:15pm, 7:30pm


High School division games will be played on Saturday mornings at the Rotary Sports Complex. Moving high school games to Saturdays allows players to participate in school activities and other Friday night school events, while also helping ensure referee availability. Tentative game times- 9:30am, 11:00am

Rotary Address- 5220 SE Maricamp Ro. Ocala, FL 34480


U6- U12 games will all be played at the Sporting Big Sun Complex on Saturday mornings. Games will range from 9:30am, 10:45am, and 12pm.

Sporting Big Sun Address- 2811 SE 36th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471


Practice Times

Players may choose in their registration which practice days best fit their schedule- Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

  • Practice times are chosen by coaches. 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, or 7:00pm start time. Most practices run for 1 hour.

Sporting Big Sun Complex Map

Rotary Sportsplex Map

Coaching:


Interested in coaching this season? Please email Kristy.craig@sportingbigsun.com or info@sportingbigsun.com for more information.


Why Coach?
• Make a positive impact on players both on and off the field

• Help create a fun and encouraging team environment
• Have the flexibility to set your own practice days and times


Coaching Benefits:
• Head Coaches will receive one full registration refund at the end of the season
• Assistant Coaches will receive one 50% registration discount at the end of the season


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Click here if you are interested in supporting Sporting Big Sun through sponsorship. 

Would you like to REFEREE?

Click here if you are interested in becoming a Referee. Please see the information on our Referee Education Zone page.

Players, families, coaches, and the league will be utilizing PlayMetircs. Please download the PlayMetric's App on your phone for easy calendar viewing, communication, and app benefits. 


Helpful App navigation information for parents- ARTICLE 


Helpful App navigation information for coaches- ARTICLE 

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