Programs and age groups

Micro Academy welcomes players from age 3 through second grade in a low-pressure Saturday format at Munro Soccer Complex. Tiny Tots (3U–4U) meet for about 45 minutes of fun activities and small-sided play; Micro Academy (5U–6U) and Micro Academy Teams (7U–9U) add longer drill blocks and 30-minute games with parent or high school volunteer coaches. Scores are not kept at this level—the focus stays on basic skills, coordination, and enjoyment.

Recreational travel teams form by birth year for players roughly U9 through U19 with no tryouts required. Fall seasons run September through November and spring seasons March through May, with weekday evening practices set by each coach. Teams play about half their games at Munro and half at opposing fields across central Arkansas, with away travel reaching communities such as Sherwood and Beebe; each season registration includes one end-of-season tournament.

Spa City FC is the club’s competitive Classic track for players seeking higher-level training and league play in the Arkansas Competitive Soccer League. Classic teams hold tryouts and field age-group squads such as U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 boys, with licensed coaches guiding additional training, travel, and development beyond the recreational pathway.

Seasons, fees, and registration

Fall registration typically opens May 1 and runs through July 31; spring registration opens November 1 and closes January 31. Late registration may be accepted when space remains, with a $25 late fee. Micro Academy seasons cost $70–$90 depending on age and include a game-day shirt; recreational travel registration is $115 per season and covers player, team, referee, and one tournament fee, with uniforms purchased separately (black and grey jerseys, black shorts, and black socks). Refund policies apply tiered fees if written requests arrive before registration closes or before September 1, depending on timing.

Scholarships are available and tied to completed volunteer hours—the club does not award scholarship support until those hours are fulfilled. Families interested in late registration or scholarship details can email hotspringssoccer@gmail.com with the player’s gender and birth date to check availability.

Where families play and volunteer culture

Home practices and games center on Munro Soccer Complex at 3770 Malvern Avenue behind Lake Catherine Footwear (Munro Shoe Factory) in Hot Springs, with ADA ramp access from the parking lot. Micro players need shin guards, a size 3 ball, and athletic shoes; cleats are optional at younger ages. Recreational travel coaches are volunteers supported by club training—prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.

HSSA emphasizes community involvement alongside player development. Volunteer roles span coaching, team management, and game-day help, and the club uses social channels to share weather and field updates when conditions change.

How to reach the club

Questions about programs, registration, or volunteering can go to hotspringssoccer@gmail.com or by text to 501-545-8210. Fall 2026 registration opens May 1 with recreational practices starting mid to late August and Micro Academy kicking off around mid-September.