Youth Soccer
Spring
Registration Dates: January 1st, 2026 - January 30th, 2026
Fall
Registration Dates: TBD
Leagues (Age Groups)
Baby Boomer: Ages 3-4
6U: Ages 5-6
8U: Ages 7-8
10U: Ages 9-10
12U: Ages 11-12
15U: Ages 13-15
Volunteers & Coaches
The City of Fort Walton Beach Recreational Sports Program is a volunteer-based organization, and we rely on parents to serve as coaches. Please consider volunteering. As a thank-you for your time and commitment, your child’s registration fee will be waived.
If you are unable to volunteer, we completely understand. However, we ask that all participants and families respect and support those who do choose to volunteer.
Behavior and Conduct
All City of Fort Walton Beach soccer players, coaches, parents, and spectators are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, respect for others, and appropriate behavior at all games and practices.
Anyone who fails to meet these expectations may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension from City activities and removal from practice and game sites.
Safety Around Soccer Goals
Climbing on, hanging from, or playing on soccer goals or nets is dangerous. Coaches and parents are asked to warn players and children and to immediately stop anyone seen misusing the goals, as this behavior puts themselves and others at risk.
Age Requirements
Ages 3–15 years old. New athletes must provide proof of age. Players must have turned 3 years old by January 1, 2026. Players must not have turned 16 on or before January 1, 2026.
Exception: If your child is close to turning 3 and you are willing to coach your child’s team, your child may be allowed to register and play early.
Coaches’ Meeting
Coaches’ meetings are for head coaches, assistant coaches, and anyone planning to be part of the coaching staff. Please do not bring children.
Meeting Date: TBD
Location: Multipurpose Room
Season Start Date
Games are tentatively scheduled to begin between February 23 and March 2, 2026.
Typically, practice starts two weeks prior to games scheduled start date.
Team Placement
Team assignments will be finalized after the coaches’ meeting. You will be notified once teams are formed.
If you have not heard from your coach or from me by February 16, 2026, please email me. Some families may hear from their coach earlier than others. Coaches are given at least one week after the meeting to prepare before reaching out.
Requests
Teams will be randomly assigned for all age groups. No requests will be accepted. Children of coaches and sponsors will be placed on their respective teams. Siblings will be placed on the same team only if they are in the same age group.
Rules
Specific age-group rules can be found online at www.fwb.org
Equipment
Coaches are provided practice equipment. However, participants are encouraged to bring their own practice ball. Please label all equipment with the child’s name.
Ball Sizes:
Baby Boomers, 6U, and 8U: Size 3
10U: Size 4
12U and 15U: Size 5
Schedules, Game Days, Times, and Locations
Baby Boomers and 6U games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM at the City Hall fields, 168 Coral Dr.
8U games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Ferry Park, 240 Hughes St. NE, with 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM start times.
10U and 12U games will be played Monday evenings between 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM start times and Saturday mornings between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
15U games will be played Saturday mornings between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
Schedules are subject to change.
Practice
Practice days and times will be determined by each coach. Coaches will contact families after the scheduled meeting.
Practices are typically held twice a week. Earliest start time is 5:30 PM, and the latest end time is 7:30 PM.
Picture Day
Team and individual photos are scheduled for TBD. Additional information will be provided at the coaches’ meeting. Team photos are required for sponsors to receive their plaque.
Parking
Please park only in designated parking areas. Do not park on sidewalks, grass, or near neighboring residences or businesses.
Approved parking locations at Preston Hood Fields include the Recreation Center at 132 Jet Dr. and off Hollywood Blvd. at 235 Hollywood Blvd.
Uniforms
Dry-fit shirts will be organized and packaged for each team and should be available on the morning of the first game. If uniforms are not ready, teams will be notified to wear a team-colored shirt.
Parents are responsible for providing non-pocket shorts, shin guards, socks, and cleats.
A limited number of donated cleats and shin guards are available at the Recreation Center. If you would like to use or donate gently used items, please stop by the rec center at any time.
Baby Boomers are not required to wear cleats, but they are recommended.
Please wait to hear from your coach regarding required short and sock colors.
We look forward to a fun, active, and competitive season. See you on the field!