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Six weeks of indoor practice and play for ages 4 to 15, Mondays and Wednesdays from January 11 to February 17, 2027. Makeup week follows February 22–24. Winter registration is open.

Winter rec soccer in Bentonville. Registration open.

Northwest Arkansas · Winter 2027

BENTON COUNTY · NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

BENTONVILLE

WINTER 2027

WINTER REC SOCCER

Mondays and WednesdaysJan 11 to Feb 17, 2027

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Ages 4 to 15 (U6 to U16)
Indoor, age-appropriate 5v5 / 7v7 play
Practice and play on Mondays and Wednesdays
Session times: To be confirmed by age group; final team schedules will confirm practice and kickoff times
8 regular-season games plus playoffs, with two doubleheader weeks
Jersey, shorts and socks included, along with scheduled field use
Field: The BARC indoor facility @ Hamound Field
Makeup week: February 22 to 24, 2027, with Monday and Wednesday makeup dates on February 22 and 24
Families supply safe indoor footwear, shin guards and water
Winter registration is open. Contact our team for the Bentonville registration link

EARLY BIRDCurrent price$169.99through Sun, Nov 29
REGISTRATION$199.99Mon, Nov 30 to Sun, Dec 27
LATE REGISTRATION$239.99Mon, Dec 28 to Wed, Jan 6

PARENT GUIDE

Parent information.

How teams, coaching and family communication work.

Young soccer players chase the ball during a game.

Can my child play with a friend?

Add your friend's full name to the registration request. Both families should request each other. Placement depends on age group and available space; a request is not a guarantee.

TEAM PLACEMENT

Age and experience guide team formation so new and returning players can learn together.

What happens on the first day?

It starts with meeting the coach, finding the team and joining a simple ball activity. Before opening day, your coach introduces themselves and explains where to meet and what to bring.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME

Check your assigned start time
Read your coach's welcome message
Pack water and check weather updates

What does game day look like?

Practice and play happen on the same day. Short demonstrations lead into small-group activities, then the game, where players use the skill they have practiced.

GAME DAY FLOW

Warm-up
Skill activity
Game
Team wrap-up

What will my child learn?

Coaching focuses on controlling the ball, passing to a teammate, finding space and shooting. Coaches explain the task, let players try it and help them adjust.

FROM THE SIDELINE

Cheer for effort. Let the coach give instructions. Mistakes are part of learning.

How will families get updates?

Team reminders, weather changes and coach messages come through our app. Families get access instructions with their team welcome.

QUESTIONS OR MISSED SESSIONS

Let the coach know if your child will be absent or needs help settling in.

Unsure about the first session?

Talk to us

SOCCER SHOOTOUT / STANDARDS

Held to a higher standard.

Clear expectations for coaches, officials and families. Practical commitments you can see on game day.

PREPARED COACHES

Every coach completes our Gold Standard coaching course before the season: how to run a session, keep every child involved and make game day fun. Each week they get a ready-made session plan built for their age group, so practice time is never wasted. Twice a season, a session is observed and the coach gets feedback to keep improving.

WHAT EVERY COACH BRINGS

Gold Standard coaching course
A weekly session plan for their age group
Two observed sessions with feedback
The coaches pack: polos, caps, equipment bag, cones, whistle and tactics board

MEANINGFUL PLAYING TIME

Every available player plays at least three quarters of every game. Coaches plan rotations before kickoff and track minutes during the game, so playing time is fair from the first week to the last. Kids learn by playing, not by watching.

HOW IT WORKS

Rotations planned before kickoff
Minutes tracked every game
Exceptions only for injury, voluntary rest or partial attendance

A WEEKLY LEARNING PLAN

Each week has one clear skill for your child's age group. You will know what they are practicing, why it matters on the field and one simple activity to try at home, so the learning does not stop when the session ends.

EXAMPLE WEEK

Skill: passing to a teammate

Why it matters: it turns players into a team

Try at home: pass through two cones with a family member

SUPPORTED REFEREES

Referees are certified and trained in our age-group rules before the season. Their games are observed, they are mentored as they grow, and every referee is reviewed each season. Referees who underperform are not invited back, and any concern about a referee gets a prompt review.

DURING THE GAME

Questions about a call go to the site lead, never to the referee.

RESPECTFUL SIDELINES

Every adult on the sideline follows a shared conduct code, because kids play their best when the grown-ups around them stay positive. Each site has a named person who handles problems quickly and fairly, so concerns never sit unresolved.

THE CODE IN SHORT

Cheer for effort, not just goals
Let the coach coach
Respect the referee
Keep it positive for every kid, on both teams

HELP ON GAME DAY

Every game day has a visible site lead at the field. Arrival checks make sure every child is accounted for, and weather and emergency procedures are set before the season starts, so everyone knows what happens if plans change.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Find the site lead
Check in with your coach
Your field and start time come with your team welcome

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Every nonurgent question gets a reply within two business days. If something needs more time, we will tell you when to expect an answer instead of leaving you waiting. Urgent concerns on game day go straight to the site lead.

WHO TO ASK

Your coach: team and practice questions
The site lead: anything on game day
Our team: registration, schedules and everything else, through the contact page

Playing-time exceptions: injury, voluntary rest or partial attendance. Urgent concerns go directly to the site lead.

JOIN THE GAME-DAY TEAM

HELP KIDS LEARN THE GAME.

Age-group session plans, preseason training and feedback. Tell us about your experience and availability.

APPLY TO COACH →

HELP MAKE GAME DAY FAIR.

Rules preparation, mentoring and feedback. Tell us about your qualifications and availability.

APPLY TO REFEREE →

16 clubs. 1 home.

Their club starts here.

Forge SC

United SC

Phoenix SC

Empire SC

Elevate SC

Summit SC

Kinetic SC

Origin SC

Northstar SC

Valor SC

Pioneer SC

Apex SC

Legacy SC

Riviera SC

Invicta SC

Nexus SC

Meet our clubs →

Fan wear is optional and separate from the included player kit.

For parents

Before game day.

When and where is winter rec soccer?

Mondays and Wednesdays from January 11–February 17, 2027 (six weeks), at The BARC indoor facility @ Hamound Field. Makeup week is February 22–24, with makeup dates on Monday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 24. Session times will be confirmed by age group.

Who can play, and what is included?

Ages 4–15 (U6–U16), with age-appropriate 5v5 / 7v7 play. Practice and games take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. The package includes 8 regular-season games plus playoffs, two doubleheader weeks, a jersey, shorts, socks and scheduled field use. Families bring safe indoor footwear, shin guards and water.

What are the winter prices?

Early bird is $169.99 through November 29, 2026; registration is $199.99 November 30–December 27; late registration is $239.99 December 28–January 6, 2027. Each window includes the same season package.

Can I register now?

Yes. Winter registration is open. Contact our team for the Bentonville registration link.

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