Beginning in 5th grade, Arlington Soccer does not allow players to participate on both a Travel team and a Recreational team during the same season. Travel teams include any teams that require tryouts, including PAC teams, whether they are based in Arlington or outside the county.
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2026 Arlington Soccer - Rec Soccer Registration
Welcome to the Fall 2026 Rec Program registration process with Arlington Soccer.
PLEASE NOTE - We are using a new registration system this season, so please review the steps below carefully.
Ages: Kindergarten - High School
Open to: Boys and Girls
Practices: 1x per week
*Some older teams may choose to practice 2x per week
Games: 1x per week
Fall Season: September - November
👉 STEP 1: CREATE A PLAYMETRICS ACCOUNT
First-time users must create a Playmetrics account HERE before moving forward to registering.
- If you already have a Playmetrics account with Arlington Soccer, you can skip this step.
- If you previously used Playmetrics with another club, follow this guide to register with Arlington Soccer: Registering for a Second Club as a Parent
👉 STEP 2: REGISTER FOR FALL 2026 REC SOCCER
Once your Playmetrics account is set up, complete your Fall 2026 Rec registration HERE.
NEED HELP WITH REGISTRATION?
Additional registration options:
- Volunteer coach registration is available for those interested in coaching a team.
- Financial aid information and applications are available during checkout before payment.
👉 Registration Timeline for 2026 Fall Rec Soccer
MAY - JUNE: Return to Team
- Players who participated during Spring 2026 receive priority placement back onto their previous team before new players are added.
- New players are encouraged to register early and will be added to teams in registration order as space becomes available.
JULY: Return to Rec
- Players needing placement will be assigned to teams with openings.
- While we are generally successful in placing players, we cannot guarantee placement on specific teams or in specific areas of the county.
AUGUST: Waitlist
- Registrations received in August will be placed on a waitlist and added only if space becomes available.
- Players who cannot be placed will not be charged.
SEPTEMBER: Season Starts
👉 Important Rec Rules
- A summary of grade-specific rules is available HERE.
- Beginning in 2nd grade, earrings are not permitted during games due to FIFA regulations.
- From 1st through 4th grade, only a limited number of Travel players are allowed per Rec team.
- Beginning in 5th grade, Select and Travel players are not eligible for Rec participation; this includes players on Arlington and all other Travel teams, including PAC.
- Futures, Rec Skills, and ADP programs do not count as Travel participation.
👉 Financial Aid
Below is a list of required documents to submit and complete the Financial aid application.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify / Ayuda Financiera para quienes califican:
- 20225/2026 School District Lunch letter / 2025/2026 Carta de almuerzo del Distrito Escolar
- Arlington Parks and Recreation fee reduction form / Formulario de reducción de tarifas de Parques y Recreación del condado de Arlington
- Eligibility Letter (“notice of benefits”) from: medicaid, snap or wic / Carta de elegibilidad (“aviso de beneficios”) de: Medicaid, SNAP o WIC
- Students attending the following schools MUST upload a screenshot of their Studentvue displaying their name, grade and school / Los estudiantes de las siguientes escuelas deben subir una captura de pantalla de su StudentVue que muestre su nombre, grado y escuela:
- Abingdon, Barcroft, Barrett, Campbell, Carlin Springs, Drew, Randolph, Jefferson, Kenmore, and Wakefield
GUIDE: HOW TO REQUEST FINANCIAL AID
👉 Calendar
This calendar uses 8 Saturdays for divisions with an even number of teams. Divisions with an odd number of teams will have some Sunday games.
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Kinder Calendar & Games
| Date | Day | Game |
| 9/19/2026 | Saturday | Game 1 |
| 9/26/2026 | Saturday | Game 2 |
| 10/3/2026 | Saturday | Game 3 |
| 10/10/2026 | Saturday | Game 4 |
| 10/17/2026 | Saturday | Game 5 (Saturday Only) |
| 10/24/2026 | Saturday | Game 6 |
| 10/31/2026 | Saturday | Game 7 |
| 11/7/2026 - 11/8/2026 | Saturday - Sunday | Rain Dates & High School Tournament |
1st Grade through High School Calendar & Games
| Date | Day | Game |
| 9/12/2026 | Saturday | Game 1 |
| 9/19/2026 | Saturday | Game 2 |
| 9/26/2026 | Saturday | Game 3 |
| 10/3/2026 | Saturday | Game 4 |
| 10/10/2026 | Saturday | Game 5 (Saturday Only) |
| 10/17/2026 | Saturday | Game 6 |
| 10/24/2026 | Saturday | Game 7 |
| 10/31/2026 | Saturday | Game 8 (Early End) |
| 11/7/2026 - 11/8/2026 | Saturday - Sunday | Rain Dates & High School Tournament |
👉 Questions
For questions, please contact recadmin@arlingtonsoccer.com.
Arlington Soccer Recreational League Information
With nearly 6,500 players participating each Fall and Spring, Arlington Soccer’s Recreational program is the heart of our community. Designed for boys and girls from Kindergarten through High School, the program offers a fun, supportive introduction to soccer for players of all skill levels.
Players are placed on teams within one of our 12 neighborhood clubs, based on elementary school enrollment or geographic location—making it easy for kids to play with friends close to home. The program is open to everyone, regardless of experience or family income as we do offer Financial Aid.
Teams are coached by parents and other dedicated volunteers, creating a positive, educational environment through scheduled practices and games. Most importantly, equal playing time is guaranteed, so every child gets the chance to learn, grow, and enjoy the game.
Whether your child is new to soccer or already loves the sport, all players are welcome in the Arlington Soccer Recreational League.
👉 What are the dates of the season?
- Fall season: typically runs from September through mid-November
- Spring season: typically runs from April through mid-June
👉 What ages are available in the Rec Soccer League?
The Recreational Soccer League is organized by grade level and is open to all players from Kindergarten through High School, as permitted by VYSA.
Children ages Pre-School - 3 years old may be eligible to play in Arlington Soccer’s Mini Soccer program.
👉 Can I play on a Travel team and a Rec team in the same season?
Through 4th grade, players may participate in both programs at the same time, subject to the limits shown on this chart.
👉 Can I play on an Arlington Development Program (ADP) team and a Rec team in the same season?
Yes. For all grades and ages, the combined number of ADP and Travel players on a Rec team may not exceed half of the total roster. For example, on a team of 11 players, up to 5 may be ADP and/or Travel players; on a team of 12 players, up to 6 may be ADP and/or Travel players.
👉 How are teams formed?
Arlington Soccer tries to place players on teams based on elementary school enrollment whenever possible. If a player cannot be placed on a team from their school, they are generally placed on a team within the same geographic area of Arlington.
👉 How often do teams practice?
Teams generally practice 1x per week. Some older teams may choose to practice 2x a week, but the vast majority of teams practice once per week for one (1) hour after regular school hours.
👉 Where and when will my child's team practice?
Practice locations are generally assigned based on the geographic makeup of the team. Exact practice times and locations are set by the team coach and may vary from team to team.
👉 When are games played?
Games are normally played on Saturdays during the season, with occasional Sunday afternoon games when needed.
👉 What are is the format for games?
Please view the chart HERE to view the Rec Soccer Formats per age group.
👉 What are the costs?
Registration for the Rec Soccer League per player is $155 per player, plus an Arlington County parks use fee.
👉 What equipment does my player need?
Players need to purchase:
- Jersey (generally $25-30)
- Shin-guards
- A ball.
Socks are required and must cover the shin-guards. Cleats are recommended but are not required.
👉 More Questions
For additional information, contact recadmin@arlingtonsoccer.com.
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