high level soccer within reach
Red Bank F.C. aims to provide a local outlet to premier organized soccer opportunities. Embodied by a core group of volunteers with a passion for the game, our key goal is to keep the game affordable and accessible for the next generation of players.
our process
Red Bank F.C. believes in fostering a love for the game first prior to placing an emphasis on winning and losing. Our main priority is to create an environment where children can explore the game, have fun, and ultimately learn the skills needed to problem solve within the game as they compete with their teammates together.
FAQ
What age groups do you service?
Red Bank F.C. currently has boys and girls teams that range in age from U8 to U16 (U stands for Under- Under 8 and Under 16. This translates to generally 7 years old to 15 years old). A few additional items related to age and team placement can be found below.
- Soccer teams are organized by birth year rather than the school year. This means that although some kids may be in the same grade at school, they may not end up on the same team depending on which calendar year they are born in.
- In the state of New Jersey, it is possible for a child can be registered for travel soccer beginning at the age of 6. However, the first level of organized soccer that is available is U8 which means that they will be playing alongside with 7 year olds
- U8-U10 ages play in a 7 vs. 7 format, U11-U12 play 9 vs. 9, and U13-U19 play 11 vs. 11
What leagues do you play in?
Red Bank F.C. teams compete in “travel” leagues which are generally considered a step up from recreational soccer. A team’s league and level placement is based on where they are in their development process.
What type of commitment is required?
Teams compete for ten games in both the spring and fall seasons. Red Bank F.C. registration is inclusive of both the spring and the fall seasons.
- Of the 10 games, 5 will be away and 5 will be home.
- Games are generally on Sundays and can be scheduled anywhere from the morning to the late afternoon as a lot depends on field availability that the different clubs are managing.
- In addition to the 10 games, teams normally schedule 2 practices a week on one of the home fields which range from an hour to 90 minutes depending on the team
- Practices usually begin a month or more prior to the season
- Other commitments vary depending on the culture of each team such as competing in indoor winter leagues and tournaments. These are not included in the registration fee.
What type of travel distance is required for away games?
Most teams we compete against are located in Monmouth and Ocean counties as per the MOSA league. Depending on the teams that will grouped together in a flight for the season, most of the towns we travel to tend to be 15-25 minutes away. However, there are a few towns that compete that are up to an hour away which you may end up traveling to perhaps once per season.
When are the season dates?
The fall season begins early September and runs through mid-November. Practices generally begin a month before. This is the first season where all players will need to be newly registered. Registration should be completed prior to the commencement of practice in the beginning of the summer so that uniforms can be ordered to start the season.
The spring season usually begins with the first Sunday in April and runs through mid-June. Practices usually begin a month before. Partial registration can be completed for a half year for players who are joining to compete in the spring.
What is the cost to join?
Red Bank F.C. strives to keep the costs of registration down to allow as many kids as possible access to high quality organized soccer.
Our current costs are $240 for Red Bank residents and $320 for non-residents.
The registration fee is due prior to the fall season and includes both the fall and spring seasons. A partial registration fee (50% of the annual fee) may be paid for a player joining for the second half of the year in the spring. The registration fee also includes the cost of the uniform, which will be ordered prior to the start of the season.
Where are home games played?
Home games are played at East Side Park or Count Basie Park. East Side Park is a grass field setup for 7v7 (U8 – U10 ages), while Count Basie Park has a variety of artificial turf fields with lights which can accommodate 9v9 (U11 – U12 ages) and 11v11 (U13 – U19 ages). See our Facilities page for more details.
What is the process for joining a team?
In mid-spring, Red Bank F.C. will advertise communications for a try-out session to start the process of forming a new team. Families that attend the try-out will have the opportunity join the newly formed U8 team. Older players will be put in contact with the coach of existing teams. In order to completely sign up for the fall season, the following must be completed and submitted to the coach of your team