Recreation Soccer at Tormenta FC
At Tormenta FC, our Recreation Soccer Program is the heartbeat of our club. For many children, this program serves as their first introduction to the beautiful game — and we welcome all boys and girls to become part of the Tormenta family!
All Recreation teams are led by dedicated volunteer coaches who are committed to making sure every player enjoys a positive and rewarding soccer experience each season. The Recreation Program also offers advancement opportunities into our Academy programs for future seasons.
Interested in Coaching? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers! If you’d like to be a coach, simply sign up during your player’s registration. No prior experience is required—just a passion for the game and helping kids grow on and off the field.
Program Highlights
- Open to boys and girls ages 3–14
- Focus on fun, fitness, skill development, and sportsmanship
- 8-week season with one practice per week
- Games held on Saturdays
- Register as a full team or individual player
Uniform Information
- Uniform shirts are required and must be purchased through Specialty Sports
- Black socks and shorts are required for games and training sessions
- Available for purchase on the Specialty Sports website
- Not required to purchase if you already own a set
- Uniforms will be used from the Fall through the Spring season
- **Please note that orders will not be delivered or ready for pickup until AUGUST 2025**
- Locations outside of Chatham County will have their uniforms at your practice location prior to the start of your games.
Financial Assistance
Thanks to the Ibis Foundation, Tormenta FC Academy offers 100 free recreation soccer registrations per season to families in need.
If your child qualifies for free or reduced school lunch, they qualify for free soccer!
To apply, email Recreation Director, Mike Dixon with proof of enrollment to receive your free registration.
Special Events
- Recreation All-Star Game: Players will be selected to represent their age group and compete against Pre-Academy teams.
- Tormenta Recreational Championship Tournament:
Held on Monday, November 3rd at Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex, this tournament is open to all interested teams in the U8–U10 age groups.
Practice Locations & Days
Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex – Monday or Wednesday
Southbridge – Monday
Bluffton (USCB) – Wednesday
The Landings (Savannah) – Tuesday
Abolt Obrien Field (Wilmington Island) – Thursday




Fall 2025 Important Dates
- Early Bird Registration Deadline – July 1st
- Early Bird Price is $100!
- Registration Deadline – Friday, August 23rd
- Late registrations incur a $25 late fee and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
- First Week of Practice – Tuesday, September 2nd
- First Saturday of Games – Saturday, September 13th
- Final Saturday of Games – Saturday, November 1st
- Make-Up Game Date – Saturday, November 8th
- No Games on October 11th (Columbus Day Weekend)
Programming will be designed for boys and girls in the following age groups:
- U4 Program
- Players born in 2021 & 2022 (must be 3 years old by September 1) – 3 versus 3
- U6 Program
- Players born in 2020 & 2021 – 3 versus 3
- U8 Program
- Players born in 2018 & 2019 – 5 versus 5
- U10 Program
- Players born in 2016 & 2017 – 5 versus 5
- U12 Program
- Players born 2014 & 2015 – 7 versus 7
- U14 Program
- Players born 2012 & 2013 – 7 versus 7
Be a Volunteer Coach This Season!
All Recreation teams at Tormenta FC Academy will have a volunteer coach for the season. Coaches will lead practice sessions during the week and manage games on Saturdays. We’d love to have you in this important role!
✅ No experience? No problem!
We’ll support you every step of the way with:
- Weekly session plans
- In-game coaching tips
- Pre-season coaching education classes
Our goal is to ensure all volunteer coaches feel prepared and confident for the season ahead. Plus, head coaches receive free registration for their player!
Sign up to coach during your child’s registration process. Your involvement makes a huge difference!
Team and Friend Requests Welcome!
When registering, don’t forget to indicate your team preference or friend requests. We’ll do our best to build rosters with these in mind!
Questions?
Please contact Mike Dixon with any questions regarding team placements and for all information regarding the Recreation program at mdixon@tormentafc.com or 717-916-4388.




Recreation Player Development Program
The Recreation PDP program is an add-on program to Recreation; please register for Recreation first. Recreation PDP is designed to prepare recreation players who aspire to join our Junior Academy and Select programs. Players will practice with their Recreation team during the season and supplement their training and development by training with the Pre-Academy once per week in sessions led by our professional licensed coaches. Sessions will introduce players to ball mastery, 1v1 attacking and defending, decision-making with and without the ball, and learning your role in a team formation. Registration is $75 and includes 5 sessions and a t-shirt.
- Ages – U8-U12 Players
- Five Sessions starting the week of : TBD
- Choose the location and day during the registration process
- Bluffton – USCB
- Mondays 5:30-7 pm
- Savannah – Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex
- Tuesdays or Thursdays – 5:30-7:00 pm
- Savannah – The Landings
- Mondays or Wednesdays – 5:00-6:30 pm