The Department of Recreation and Parks youth sport program is a mutual endeavor between the Department and Athletic Associations throughout Anne Arundel County. For most sports, children must be at least eight (8) years old in order to participate in the county's organized sports leagues. The principals of participation, diversity, safety and fun guide the Department's program. While scores are reported and standings posted, the competitive aspects of these activities are secondary to the principles.
How do I register my child to play organized sports?
There are approximately over 100 Recreation Councils and Athletic Associations throughout Anne Arundel County, which organize teams to enter participants in the Department's organized sports leagues. Contact your community’s Recreation Councils or Athletic Association to register for youth league sports. With the exception of a few sports, the Department does not register or assign individual players to teams. Established teams register with the Department at our organizational team meetings. Open the link
Team registration information is for commissioners only. Individuals looking for a team please go to the previous "Parent Information" tab for information. View the Commissioner Help sheet on how to access the online team registration site.
SPRING Youth Soccer League Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Supervisor: | AJ McKenzie 410-222-7865 Sue Hamilton 410-222-7865 | ||
| League Registration: | Registration Opens February 1, 2025 Team registrations and payment need to be entered into the TeamSports Portal on or before March 4, 2025. Registrations received after March 4, 2025 will be subject to a $25 per team late fee and league availability. | ||
| League Registration Fee: |
| ||
| Play Begins | Tentatively March 28, 2025 | Season Ends June 8, 2025 | |
| Proposed - SPRING 2025 Timeline Calendar | |||
| Team Placement | If you are trying to place your teams and have questions, click the link to view the basic guidelines for team placements in A.A. County Leagues. View the general guidelines for team placement - Criteria For Placement sheet. Or go to the Youth Soccer Rules for clarification of team placement. | ||
| Background Checks and Coach's Certifications: | All Commissioners, Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have a valid and completed background check. Visit the Volunteer Background Check page for background check information. All coaches should complete the certification modules. To complete the certification process visit the Coaches Certification page. | ||
| View the How-To Register Guidelines for Commissioners | |||
| Click here for information on the coaches association, AAYSA and the Arundel Cup | |||
FALL Youth Soccer League Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Supervisor: | AJ McKenzie 410-222-7865 Sue Hamilton 410-222-7865 | ||
| League Registration: | Registration Opens TBD Team registrations and payment need to be entered into the TeamSports Portal on or before TBD, 2025. Registrations received after TBD, 2025 will be subject to a $25 per team late fee and league availability. | ||
| League Registration Fee: |
| ||
| Play Begins | Tentatively March 28, 2025 | Season Ends | June 8, 2025 |
| Proposed - FALL 2025 Timeline Calendar (Should be available Mid May) | |||
| Team Placement | If you are trying to place your teams and have questions, click the link to view the basic guidelines for team placements in A.A. County Leagues. View the Criteria For Placement sheet. | ||
| Background Checks and Coach's Certifications: | All Commissioners, Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have a valid and completed background check. Visit the Volunteer Background Check page for background check information. All coaches should complete the certification modules. To complete the certification process visit the Coaches Certification page. | ||
| View the How-To Register Guidelines for Commissioners | |||
| Click here for information on the coaches association, AAYSA and the Arundel Cup | |||
Youth Soccer Rules 2025 rules are currently under review and should be posted by March 1, 2025