AFU Recreational Program Fall 2021: 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 9th

• All Volunteer Coaching based program.
• Available to Boys and Girls.
  
• The rec program is open for children from 4 to 18 years old; regardless of playing level or ability.
• There are no try-outs for this program.
• Training during the week and games on weekends.
  
  

Who will be my child's coach?
 Our rec teams are coached by volunteers (normally a parent of a player).  We are always in need of coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers.  Please consider volunteering!

How are the teams formed?
Teams are formed from the general pool of registered players.  All players will be placed on age-appropriate teams. 
Please note: our u5 and u6 teams are co-ed.

I have registered my child for your rec program. What are the next steps?
You will be contacted by your coach approximately 1 week prior to the first day of practice. In the meantime, be sure your child has the appropriate equipment for the season (an age-appropriate ball, cleats, and shin-guards).

Practice days and times will be provided when Coaches contact players, the week of August 16th.  You may request one night that practice will not work for your family.  This can be done during the registration process.  We do our very best to honor that request.

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AFU 1-Day Soccer Program Fall 2021:
 

• Sessions are led by AFU Staff Coaches
• Available to both boys and girls
• Minimum age 3.  All U4 players will begin in this program
• Sessions and Games on same day – Saturdays only

Our goal is to create a fun and energetic atmosphere for all our players, coaches and families to learn and enjoy the beautiful game with family and friends. AFU’s well-established recreation program is the foundation of our club and the starting point for most of our players. It is our mission to provide each volunteer coach with the necessary equipment and knowledge in order to produce the best learning experience for our players and parents.

Our programs are run from 2 locations:  AFU-Suwanee (George Pierce Park) and AFU-Duluth (Bunten Road Park). Our Recreational program consists of 2 offerings:  AFU 1-Day Program and Traditional Rec Soccer Program. 

AFU 1-Day Soccer Program (for boys and girls 3 to 7 years old)

• Cost: $99
• 6 Saturday morning sessions or  3 Saturday morning sessions later in the season
• Your choice of location; either George Pierce Park in Suwanee.
• Each session is 1-hour: approx. 30min practice – 30min small-sided scrimmage
• Led by Licensed AFU staff Coach
• Players divided into groups per their age
• Dri-fit shirt included
• No set teams

Your player should come with the following:

• Soccer Ball
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats
• Plenty of Water
• Sunscreen

AFU Recreational Program (for boys and girls 4 to 18 years old)

•  Volunteer Coach.
•  Uniform not included, however a AFU recreational uniform can be used from one season to the next, for as long as it fits the player.
• Price varies dependent upon players age group.
• Weekly practices and weekend game.
• Set team
• u5-u8 practice one time a week for one hour per practice.
• u10-u19 practice two times a week for 1.5 hours per practice.

Your player should come with the following:

• Soccer Ball
• Shin Guards
• Soccer Cleats
• Plenty of Water
• Sunscreen/Bug Spray

Traditional Recreational Soccer Program Overview

U5-U6 Age Group

• $124
• (1) 45-60 minute weekly practice
• Size 3 ball 
• 10 minute quarters
• game 4v4 game
• Continuous play: New ball method New ball method – no player restarts, if ball goes out of bounds, one of the coaches will put a “new ball” into play.  

U7-U8 Age Group

• $144
• (1) 60 minute weekly practice
• Size 4 ball
• 12 minute quarters game
• 5v5 (with a goal keeper)
• Proper player restarts (goal kicks, throw-ins, corners, etc.)
• No punting
• No heading
  
  

U9-U10 Age Group

• $164
• (2) 90 min weekly practices
• Size 4 ball
• (2) 25 minute halves
• 7v7 with free substitutions 
• Build Out Line
• No punting
• No heading
  
• Eligible to play in State Cup matches (requires an additional fee to be paid to Georgia Soccer)

U11-U12 Age Group

• $164
• (2) 90 minute weekly practices
• Size 4 ball
• (2) 30 minute halves
• 9v9 with free substitutions
  
• Eligible to play in State Cup matches (requires an additional fee to be paid to Georgia Soccer)

U13-U14 Age Group

• $164
• RIAS – Recreation Inter-Affiliate Schedule
• Play against top Rec teams in our area
• (2) 90 minute weekly practices
• Size 5 ball
• 35 minute halves
• 11 vs. 11 with free substitutions, 18 man roster max
  
• Eligible to play in State Cup matches (requires an additional fee to be paid to Georgia Soccer)

U15-U19 Age Group

• $184
• RIAS – Recreation Inter-Affiliate Schedule
• Play against top Rec teams in our area
• (2) 90 minute weekly practices
• Size 5 ball
• 40 minute halves for u15/u16 (combined age group) and 45 minute halves for u17-u19 (combined age group).
• 11 vs. 11 with free substitutions, 18 man roster max
  
• Eligible to play in State Cup Tournaments (requires a registration fee per team to be paid to Georgia Soccer)