Grassroots
A fun, beginner-friendly soccer experience focused on learning, movement, and community.
Our Grassroots program is where young players fall in love with the game! Through age-appropriate training and small-sided games, kids build basic soccer skills in a positive, coed (Pre-K/K) or gender-specific (1st/2nd) environment.
Serious About Soccer, Still All About Fun
Locations
We have several different locations for your convenience. Choose the location when you register, and you will only meet once a week.
- The Ranch
- Riverdale
- The Ranch
- Burns Park
- Maumelle
All players should bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothes. Cleats are required. A parent or guardian must remain at the field with his/her player.
Program Highlights
- Who: Boys & Girls, Pre-K through 2nd Grade
- Practices: 1 weekday evening, time/day chosen by your coach
- Games: Mostly Saturdays; some weeknight games for K–2nd
- All coaches are volunteers—with guidance from Arkansas Rising staff
- Season Length: 6–8 weeks
- Includes: Team shirt & tons of high fives
Cost
- Total cost is $190 which includes an Arkansas Rising full uniform for each child.
- Recreational player fees help cover the costs of the following items: Uniform including jersey, shorts, socks and alternate t-shirt, Registration with Arkansas State Soccer, US Youth Soccer Association, and USSF, secondary injury insurance for your player at games and practices, and program administration.
| Date | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Registration Opens | |
| August 2 | Registration Closes | |
| August 3-9 | Late Registration | *Late fee applies |
| Grassroots Volunteer Coach Meeting | August 26 | |
| Grassroots Practices Start | Week of August 25 | *practice day & time determined by coach |
| First game | September 6 | |
| Last game | October 25 |