Sporting Big Sun Ocala

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 MORE 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.

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!

Program Highlights:

Cost- $160 before January 1. Price includes your jersey.

-Sibling discount- $5 sibling discount, 3+ siblings- $10 sibling discount

Super Starters-Open to boys and girls ages 3-4
Sun Lights - for players needing developmental support
Recreational Soccer- Open to boys and girls ages 5- 18
All-Girls Teams available in U6, U8, U10, and U12 age groups

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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 INFORMATION

Focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork
Welcoming players of all experience levels
Weekly practices and weekend games
Fun, positive, and community-focused environment

• U6–U12 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.

SPRING Registration coming SOON!!

Registration Counts:

U6- available
U8- available
U10- available
U12- available
U14- available
High School- available
Sun Lights- Full- available
Super Starters- available

REGISTRATION OPENS

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Registration is OPEN!!!

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:

SUPER STARTERS Division:
Ages 3, 4, and not yet 5 by July 31, 2022.

U6 Division:
Ages 4, 5, and not yet 6 by July 31, 2021.

U8 Division:
Ages 6, 7, and not yet 8 by July 31, 2019.

U10 Division:
Ages 8, 9, and not yet 10 by July 31, 2016.

U12 Division:
Ages 10, 11, and not yet 12 by July 31, 2014.

U14 Division:
Ages 12, 13, and not yet 14 by July 31, 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

2027 SPRING CALENDAR HERE

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

Field Location & Schedule Update

U14 and High School 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- 5:45, 7:00, 8:15

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

Jamboree:

2 mini games for each team

- U14 and High School plays FRIDAY, February 26 @Rotary

- U6- U12 plays Saturday, February 27 @Big Sun

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, 6:30pm, or 7:00pm (U14 and H.S. only) start time.
Most practices run for 1 hour. Older divisions have practice for 1 1/2 hours (U14 and H.S. only).

Sporting Big Sun Complex Map

Rotary Sportsplex Map

Coaching:

Interested in coaching this season? Please click here 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, or voucher for next season registration
• Assistant Coaches will receive one 50% registration discount at the end of the season

*conditional on coaches completing seasonal requirements

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

Thank you to our League Sponsor

Advent Health!!

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.

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In- house Recreational

New this season: We're excited to offer MORE 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.

Program Highlights:

​Cost- $160 before January 1. Price includes your jersey.

-Sibling discount- $5 sibling discount, 3+ siblings- $10 sibling discount

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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!

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 31, 2022.

U6 Division: Ages 4, 5, and not yet 6 by July 31, 2021.

U8 Division:Ages 6, 7, and not yet 8 by July 31, 2019.

U10 Division:Ages 8, 9, and not yet 10 by July 31, 2016.

U12 Division:Ages 10, 11, and not yet 12 by July 31, 2014.

U14 Division:Ages 12, 13, and not yet 14 by July 31, 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

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FIELD LOCATIONS

Cost- $160 before January 1. Price includes your jersey.

SUPER STARTERS Division:
Ages 3, 4, and not yet 5 by July 31, 2022.

U6 Division:
Ages 4, 5, and not yet 6 by July 31, 2021.

U8 Division:
Ages 6, 7, and not yet 8 by July 31, 2019.

U10 Division:
Ages 8, 9, and not yet 10 by July 31, 2016.

U12 Division:
Ages 10, 11, and not yet 12 by July 31, 2014.

U14 Division:
Ages 12, 13, and not yet 14 by July 31, 2012.

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