Recreational Soccer

Overview

Lonestar Recreational soccer is a local, homegrown grassroots youth soccer program across Austin/Central Texas with over 2,700 U4-U18 players participating. Recreational soccer fosters a love for the beautiful game, develops social/motor skills and ball mastery through a community-based, volunteer-supported recreational soccer program. The Lonestar Recreational Program is the foundation of the Lonestar Soccer development pathway, and is open to every young soccer player, regardless of age, skill, or commitment. Through the essential support of parent volunteers, coaching staff, club membership, and community sponsors, Lonestar Recreational soccer provides the and pathway to create an everlasting passion for the game!

Complete soccer program including season administration, player registration, team formation, uniforms, league scheduling, and participation medals.
Registration available on a seasonal basis for both Fall and Spring seasons.
Season length includes 7-9 games depending upon weather at your registered location.
Requests to play with friends is accomodated
All players play at least 50% of the game.
No heading or punting for any players 12 and younger (developmental and safety approach).
New Ball Method (U8 and under) to help keep the game moving to maximize time on the ball.
Uniforms (jersey/shorts/socks) are included in the season registration fee. All players receive new uniforms in the Fall, and only new players receive uniforms in the Spring season.
Parent volunteers (1 per team) facilitate all practices and games with support from the club site coordinator.
Field and goals appropriate for age groups for games are provided. Spaces for games and training can be city/county parks, private facilities, school facilities, and community parks.
Multiple optional practice times available for each player depending on location.
Registration includes supplemental player insurance
Some teams at some locations may be coed depending on registration numbers
Referees for age-appropriate teams (U9 and up) provided through the Lonestar Referee Program
Optional end of season tournament for an additional fee (U8 and up)

Calendar

Fall Registration Opens

Apr 15
Final Spring Games

Apr 23
Summer Camps

Jun 06
Late Registration Begins

Aug 01
Registration Closes

Aug 22
Rec Team Assignments

Sep 03
Parent Coach Clinic/Uniform Distribution

Sep 11
First Rec Practice Week

Sep 12
First Games

Sep 17
Free U4 Rec Clinics Begin

Oct 01
Final Fall Games

Nov 12

Age Groups

Age Group (Birth Year)

Optional
Practices

Format

Length

Ball Size

Fee
Under 4 (2019)

N/A

Clinic

45 min

3

FREE
Under 5 (2018)
Under 6 (2017)
Under 7 (2016)

1

4v4

4x 8 min

3

$75
Under 8 (2015)
Under 9 (2014)
Under 10 (2013)

1

5v5

2x 25 min

4

$125
Under 11 (2012)
Under 12 (2011)
Under 13 (2010)
Under 14 (2009)

1

7v7

2x 25 min

4

$175
Under 15 (2008)
Under 16 (2007)
Under 17 (2006)
Under 18 (2005)
Under 19 (2004)

1

7v7

2x 25 min

5

$200

Policies

Volunteer Buyout

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Lonestar SC relies on volunteers to help with the operation of the Lonestar Recreational program. If you do not wish to volunteer 3 hours of volunteer work, a $35 buyout will be applied to your account. Volunteer opportunities are sent out to families throughout the season.

Refunds

Lonestar will withhold a 20% administrative processing fee up to $35 for all refunds except in cases of injury or relocation. For refund requests, please contact gstettner@lonestar-sc.com. Please note once a uniform has been received, a refund will not be issued.

Late Registration

Registrations received after the late fee date (see calendar) will incur a $35 fee to accomodate for late uniform shipping and team formation.