Age Group (Birth Year)

U08 (2018)
U09 (2017)
U10 (2016)

Schedule

A six month program: August - October; March - May.

Game/League Information

Teams will play in a local league and most games will be scheduled for the weekends. At the U10 age group, there may be some state/regional travel depending on level of team.

Primary Location

Location: Thompson Park, 5600 Thompson Road, Columbus, OH 43230

Events

There are three events included in the full year program fee for U8, four events included in the full year program for U9 and up to five events included in the full year program for U10.  Any event over the included five events will be billed separately.  Ala cart event fees will range from $45 - $100/event and will be billed separately at the time of such event.   Ala cart event fees are only refundable to the extent a refund is received from the event.

Uniforms

For the 2025-2026 season, Sporting Columbus will be in year two of a two year uniform cycle.  Returning players will need to order a new training jersey and any other item will be need based.  All new players will need to order a full kit. Uniform orders are placed online. After you pay your deposit, soccer.com will send an instruction e-mail to all players regarding the uniform process. Returning players will maintain their current number; uniform numbers for new players will be randomly assigned. The uniform ordering process will begin around June 15.

Placement and Acceptance

All players are welcome – there are no tryouts for these ages thru June 15. Each player must register online and pay their deposit to join the program. All registration is completed electronically.  Tryouts for these ages will start June 16. 

Registration for the 2025-2026 season will be forthcoming.

For More Information

Boys - Andrew Curry, boys 7v7 coordinator
Girls - Dave Merrick, girls' director