Vestavia Hills Soccer Club (VHSC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) based in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It operates under the city Parks and Recreation Board, aligns with Alabama Soccer Association and US Youth Soccer, and promotes itself as “More than Soccer,” balancing player development with sportsmanship, inclusion, and organized schedules across community facilities.
Recreational programming spans roughly ages 3–19 with a low-pressure focus on participation and fundamentals. Mini-Kickers introduces the youngest players; U6 and U8 tracks combine weekly practice templates with game nights or weekend matches depending on location. Older recreational groups practice several nights a week with Alabama Recreational Soccer League scheduling handled through the state pathway noted on program pages.
Spring seasons publish concrete registration deadlines and start dates (for example, an all-groups registration close and staged practice or game openings in early spring). Optional, no-cost U6+ and U8+ supplemental training runs during the spring so motivated recreational athletes can add licensed-coach sessions at Liberty Park or Central without changing their rec team assignment.
Academy acts as the competitive bridge before full travel at U12. Players are evaluated before entry; tryouts run annually in May with additional evaluations later in the year when roster space allows. Families pick a training hub—Liberty Park with Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex (SHAC), or the Dolly Ridge and Central side of town—with U11 teams centralizing work at Liberty Park and SHAC.
Training frequency steps up by age: two 75-minute sessions per week for U8–U10, three 75-minute sessions for U11. Games follow 7v7 formats at U8–U10 and 9v9 at U11, with roster targets around ten and twelve players respectively. League play is Alabama D League (six fixtures per season) supplemented by training games and roughly one to three tournaments depending on age.
Competitive teams train about three times per week in 75–90 minute blocks, primarily at Liberty Park and SHAC. Rosters target roughly twelve to fourteen players on the U12 9v9 model and larger groups for 11v11 at U13 and above. League play runs through Alabama State League with extra tournaments and occasional showcases for older athletes exploring college pathways. Tiered Black and White team labels communicate first and second levels within an age group.
Calendar expectations differ by age: U12–U14 athletes generally commit to fall and spring cycles, while U15–U19 teams emphasize a fall season so athletes can pair club soccer with high school spring play unless a director approves an exception.
Fall team formation flows through annual May evaluations. For Fall 2026 the club lists U13–U19 sessions May 11–13, 2026 and U8–U12 sessions May 18–20, 2026 across SHAC, Liberty Park, and Central Fields. Families register through the club’s Byga portal linked from vestaviasoccer.com, review the tryout checklist PDF, and may apply for financial assistance via the dedicated program link on the same hub.
Liberty Park’s grass complex, SHAC’s turf fields, Central Field near the VHSC offices, and Dolly Ridge Elementary host the bulk of practices and games. SHAC also layers in neighborhood amenities, while Liberty Park remains the historic anchor for many age groups.
Call 205-978-0182 or email info@vestaviasoccer.com for general questions; tryout registration and recreational signups route through the posted Byga links on each program page.
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What programs does Vestavia Hills Soccer Club offer?VHSC runs recreational soccer for roughly ages 3–19, an Academy bridge for U8–U11 athletes who are ready for D League play and tournament travel, and competitive U12–U19 teams that focus on Alabama State League schedules plus regional tournaments and showcase opportunities.
Where does VHSC train and play?Most activity centers on Liberty Park’s grass complex, the turf fields at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex, Central Field near the VHSC offices, and Dolly Ridge Elementary. Academy families choose a Liberty Park/SHAC hub or a Dolly Ridge/Central hub for primary training, while competitive U12+ sessions emphasize Liberty Park and SHAC.
When are Academy and competitive tryouts?VHSC holds annual May evaluations for fall placement. For Fall 2026 the posted window is May 11–13, 2026 for U13–U19 players and May 18–20, 2026 for U8–U12 players across SHAC, Liberty Park, and Central Fields; families should register through the Byga tryout link on vestaviasoccer.com and plan to attend every scheduled day when possible.
What is the club’s mission and culture?VHSC describes itself as “More than Soccer,” pairing technical growth with sportsmanship, stewardship, and inclusion. Club tenets highlight development, respect, community, excellence, and integrity, and programming is built around licensed professional coaching plus age-appropriate pathways from recreational fun to high-performance training.
How do families register or get help?Recreational enrollment and Academy or competitive tryout signup go through the Byga URLs published on vestaviasoccer.com. General questions can go to info@vestaviasoccer.com or 205-978-0182, and the tryout hub also links to financial assistance applications for families who need support.
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