2026 Spring Season

Dates: March 23 – June 7
(No practices March 30 – April 3 due to spring break)

About Our Recreational Program

The Sandy Spring Soccer Club (SSSC) offers recreational programs in the spring, fall, and winter. This program is designed specifically for beginner soccer players who want to explore the sport and have fun in a non-competitive environment.

There is no season-to-season commitment, unlike our Junior Academy and Academy programs. However, once a player registers for a season, the expectation is that they complete the full season.

Typical Season Dates:

• Spring: Late March – Early June
• Fall: Late August – Early November
• Winter (Indoor): Early January – Mid-March

Coaching Structure & Player Experience

Our coaching staff is a mix of professional coaches from our Junior Academy and Academy programs, along with dedicated volunteer coaches.

• Spring & Fall Seasons: Volunteer coaches lead weekday training and games during weekend games. Teams will practice 1 time per week and play 1 game per week.

Throughout the season, players receive positive feedback, participate in engaging activities, and stay active with a wide variety of fun soccer/age-based games such as Dribble Tag, Red-Light Green-Light, Get the Coach, 1v1 challenges, and more.

Every player has a ball at their feet for most of the session, ensuring strong skill development and continual involvement. Coaches stay hands-on, supportive, and focused on both player growth and enjoyment.

Teams are generally formed with 10–12 players each.

Who Can Join

Boys & Girls – Recreation level
Birth years 2014–2019

Practices

Varies based on coaching availability.  Practices are typically 1x per week and are held any the evenings anytime between 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm. After registering, you will be placed on a team and your coach will add you to Playmetrics to review your schedule.

Games

• Games: Saturdays (some Sundays possible)
• Games vary from the mornings to early afternoons
• 4v4 (no goalkeepers): Ages 4–6
• 5v5 (with goalkeepers): Ages 7–8
• 7v7: Ages 9–10
• Games may be against other youth soccer clubs or intra-club matchups within SSSC

Cost

$175 per season
Includes:

• Practice sessions
• 7–8 games
• 1 uniform set: 2 jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, 2 pairs of socks
• Uniform must be worn at all games