Recreation
Soccer for everyone!
Fun, fitness and friendships
The ASA recreational league is the largest youth sports league in Alexandria!
ASA’s recreational league is a volunteer based, inclusive soccer program for kids of all abilities and experience levels, ages 4-19. The league is all about fun, fitness and friendships! Teams practice once a week and play games on Saturdays in Alexandria (high school teams sometimes opt to practice twice per week).
The majority of kids are placed on teams that practice near or at their schools. This structure makes practices more convenient for families and helps group kids who know each other from school on the same team.
current season
Fall 2020
important dates
Early Registration Deadline
August 18th
Final Deadline | Waitlist Begins
September 1st
First week of practices
September 14th
First Games
September 19 (9/1/20 for SFL)
Single Season Registration
Financial Aid pricing (all ages) — $50
FULL YEAR (Fall & Spring)
Financial Aid pricing (all ages) — $90
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to Rec League players who qualify for the Alexandria City Public School (ACPS) Free or Reduced Lunch Program. A copy of a child’s enrollment in the lunch program is required for aid consideration. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the office at 703-684-5425 or email [email protected].
Age Group Chart
Additional Information
All Rec players need a blue and a red soccer jersey. Jerseys are $10 each.
Registrants living outside the Alexandria City proper will pay a $35 non-resident fee per season.
U13+
Players U13+ (7th-12 grade) generally compete in the Suburban Friendship League. This Fall (2020) ASA is hosting U13+ teams in an internal house league. Games will be played locally in Alexandria against other teams within the ASA program (much like the structure for the younger age groups!).
Junior Academy
For kids born in 2013 & 2014
The Junior Academy offers kids an early introduction to ASA’s Academy program with professional coaches, structured training sessions and a local league + scrimmages. Kids are identified and recommended by ASA coaches and invited to an ID session or practice for evaluation.
Junior Academy participants are often more comfortable on the ball than other kids their age and/or are interested in an extra practice each week in a structured environment. Many kids play on their Rec League team AND participate in the Junior Academy.
Thank you Parents coaches, volunteers.
The ASA Rec League is made possible by the incredible volunteer coaches who step up to coach each team. Are you a parent or adult who’d like to volunteer your time on the field?
No experience needed! ASA provides coaches with equipment (cones, pinnies, pop up goals), an ASA technical t-shirt and practice activities. Additionally, Recreational Director Peter Kallin is available to attend a practice session to help demonstrate activities and provide support. Volunteer coaches provide a life-changing experience for kids on the soccer field and help make this league a family affair!
Rec League
Sideline Behavior:
The Recreational League has a zero tolerance policy for negative and/or abusive sideline behaviour. Parents and coaches should be supportive sideline cheerleaders to help provide children with a positive and fun experience. Cheer for the kids — do not yell at the other team, players or referees. A few relevant resources for coaches and parents:
