What are the playing seasons? 
 - Pike Soccer follows Georgia Soccer's guidelines for two playing seasons with our recreational teams. Fall (Sept - Nov) and Spring (March - May)

When are signups?
 - Spring signups typically start December 1. We will run early bird registration to mid December and close signups mid January to February 1. 
 - Fall signups start mid-May and close July 31. 
 - All seasons will have late registration dates that add $25 late fee starting the date registration closes. 

How old does my child have to be to play?
 - If a child is 3 years or older, they will be eligible to participate. 

How much is registration? Fees are subject to change WITH notice. 
- Under 4 (Appleseeds): $50
- U6 - U19: $125
- Uniforms are not included at this time for U6 and up.

What equipment does my child need? 
 - 1 soccer ball (appropriate size for age group) 
          - Size 3: Appleseeds - U8
          - Size 4: U10 and U12
          - Size 5: U14 - U19
 - Shin Guards (worn under socks)
 - Soccer Cleats
 - Long socks
 - Uniform for games, athletic wear for practice in all recreational teams. 

How is my child assigned to a team? 
  - See Rostering Policy

Can my child play up?
 - See Playing Up Policy

How are coaches selected?
 - Pike Soccer, Inc. relies on our volunteers to coach our teams. We encourage parents to sign up as coaches as it does have its benefits. Any parent or guardian who wishes to coach their childs team will receive the following discount depending on age group. 
           - Appleseeds - $35 discount. 
           - U6 - U19 - $100 discount. 
           - It is important to note that the remaining fees to be paid for all age groups pays a portion of the players GA Soccer registration fee that includes player liability insurance through GA Soccer and a portion of the Pike Soccer user fee paid to Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority. 

What does registration fee pay for? 

What is AFU Pike Academy and Select Soccer? 
 - AFU Pike is a program offered through Pike Soccer, Inc. for those parents and players who want an accelerated and more challenging soccer development program (i.e., Travel Soccer) AFU Pike teams participate in Georgia Soccer/US Club Soccer Academy programs. AFU Pike teams are formed mostly by same age groups only and train more frequently and longer than recreational teams. Players must try out for a spot in an age group and the costs to participate are higher than that of a recreational program. The coaches and trainers are paid for their time and expertise as most have USSF level licenses and other accreditation. The benefit to the player is the opportunity to train with others who love and take the game as seriously as they do, are serious about development as a player and playing similarly skilled teams from other clubs statewide. 

What age groups are available in Academy and Select Soccer? 
 - U9 or our Academy Bridge program (Fall or Spring Season only)
 - U10 - U12 Academy (Fall through Spring Season)
 -U13 and U14 Select (Fall through Spring Season)
 - U15 - U19 (Typically Only the Fall Season) 

When are tryouts?
 - Tryouts are typically held just before or right after Memorial Day. Pike Soccer will post all dates as soon as we can per Georgia Soccer Rules and Regulations. 

When do practices start? 
 - Practices for AFU Pike Academy and Select teams typically start mid-July as their season starts before that of recreational teams. 

Please see the AFU Pike tab for more information.