Welcome to the Homewood Soccer Club site.

Our goals include:

• Balance the development of the child and of the soccer player

• Balance the attention given each of the four components of the program

• Balance cost with value received

THE PATRIOT LEAGUE
Beginning Players
Ages 4 – 7

THE SPIRIT OF HOMEWOOD TEAMS
The Red Teams
Recreational Players
Ages 8 and older

THE FREEDOM TEAMS
The Blue Teams
Select Players
Ages 10 – 18

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine what age group my child belongs in?

The soccer age of a player is set for the year based on the player’s age on July 31.  That soccer age will stay the same until next July 31, even when the player has a birthday. In soccer, age groups are defined as under a given year, such as Under 10 (U-10). So for example a player with a Soccer Age of 9 will play in the age group Under 10 (U-10).  When the player reaches a Soccer Age of 10, he/she will play U-11.  Players may not play in an age group younger than their designated age group. In some circumstances players may play up in age groups, but the Homewood Soccer Program does not encourage it. (Patriot players with birthdates in August or September may request to play up with their class level)

What levels of play are offered in the Homewood Soccer Program?

Homewood Soccer offers three levels of play depending on a player’s age and desired level of commitment and their skill level. The three levels are described below:

Patriots: For age groups U-4 through U-8.  Players play once a week with a practice followed by a game.  It is an intramural program without any travel.

Red Teams: Recreational teams for ages U-9 and up.  Generally Homewood Soccer fields red teams up to U-14.  Teams practice twice a week and play one game a week. Recreational teams are focused on maintaining a balance of player development, playing with friends, having fun, and a lower level of serious commitment.  Teams play 4 home games and 4 games at other clubs in the Birmingham area.

Blue Teams: For ages U-11 through U-18.  Blue Teams are select teams, put together through competitive try outs. The teams play in the competitive AYSA State League- Division II.  Games are played state wide, although most are in the Birmingham area.  Teams will play two tournaments and an annual State Cup Championship.  The required level of commitment is high and there are additional costs above those of Red Teams.