Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about BRYC Recreational Soccer...
How Do I Register?
All of our registration is done online. Payment is made by credit card..
Do I need a uniform?
Players in the U5 age group or older will need a complete uniform, while U4 age group only needs a jersey. Uniforms are ordered online when you register during the early and regular registration timeframe. After regular registration, a uniform may be purchased in person during our Uniform Night, typically held the evening of the Thursday before the first games of the season.
When are the practices?
Teams in U5- U19 practice on weeknights between 4:30 and 7:30pm. Coaches choose practice times.
Teams in U4 meet on Saturday mornings and their 'season' usually begins one week after the older teams.
How often are the practices?
Teams in U5-U8 practice one hour per week. Teams in U9-U19 practice two hours per week.
Teams in U4 practice once a week on Saturday mornings.
Where are the practices?
Teams practice on area elementary school and Fairfax County parks fields. A listing of fields is available here. Coaches choose practice locations.
When will I get the uniform/ shirt I ordered?
If you ordered a uniform or pieces online, your coach will distribute them to you at one of the first practices. If you do not have a practice before the first game, please confirm that your coach has your uniform/pieces and arrange for pickup before the game. If you did not order a uniform online and need one for the first game, please attend the Uniform Night typically held in-person on the Thursday evening before the first game.
When will I hear from my child’s coach?
Your coach will contact you just before the start of the season… end of August for the fall season and end of March for the spring season.
When does the season start and how long does it last?
The fall season begins the end of August and ends in early November. The spring season begins the end of March and ends in early June.
When are the games?
Games are played on Saturday mornings beginning at 8AM and can extend into early afternoon. Teams rotate through different game times throughout the season.
Senior Division (U14-U19) play as part of broader leagues and play outside of BRYC but in the local area. Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays.
Where are the games?
Games are played on area elementary school and Fairfax County parks fields. Game fields are assigned prior to the beginning of the season. A listing of fields is available here.
What age group is my child in?
BRYC is transitioning to the school-year based age grouping as mandated by U.S. Soccer, to be fully implemented by Fall of 2026. For more information, see our guidelines here.
Can my child play in a different age group?
Play-ups may be considered for demonstrated skill levels as determined by coaches and League Directors during a previous season. Play-ups will be, by far, the exception to the rule. All requests must be approved by the Deputy Commissioner or Commissioner. In order to "play up", you must make the request on your registration or via email.
If your question is not here, please contact the registrar at brycsoccerregistrar@gmail.com