How and When to Register for SMSC Recreational Soccer or Tots Programs

Updated

Registration for South Mississippi Soccer Club's 2026-27 recreational soccer season (U5–U19) closes September 18, 2026. Any registration submitted after that date is subject to a $25 late fee. All registration is first come, first served, and programs close once they reach capacity — so the practical deadline is whichever comes first: September 18 or a full roster. The Tots preschool late fall session has a separate deadline of October 22, with limited space to maintain a positive coach-to-tot ratio.

Key Dates at a Glance

Program Registration Opens Registration Closes Season Start Notes
Rec Soccer U5–U13 Open now Sept 18, 2026 Fall 2026 $25 late fee after Sept 18
Rec Soccer U14 Open now Sept 18, 2026 (late fee applies after) January 2027 Registration period begins Oct 1 per club listing
Rec Soccer U16/U19 Open now Sept 18, 2026 (late fee applies after) February 2027 Registration period begins Oct 1 per club listing
Tots Preschool (late fall) Open now Oct 22, 2026 Fall 2026 (second session) Space limited for coach-tot ratio

The club's site lists U14, U16, and U19 rec registration as taking place "starting Oct 1," with programs beginning in January (U14) and February (U16/U19). If your child falls in these age groups, confirm the exact opening date with the club before Oct 1 so you don't miss the first-come window.

Step-by-Step: Registering Your Child

  1. Set up a PlayMetrics account first. PlayMetrics is SMSC's operating system for program registration, club communications, fee payment, financial aid applications, and team schedules. The club states you need it for "virtually everything SMSC." Use the "Create New Account" link on the club homepage.
  2. Choose the correct program. Select rec soccer (U5–U19) or Tots preschool based on your child's age. Competitive options (Select for U11–U19, Select Academy for U7–U10) are separate programs with their own information pages.
  3. Register before the deadline. Submit your registration through PlayMetrics before Sept 18 (rec) or Oct 22 (Tots). Registering early matters because rosters close at capacity, not just at the deadline.
  4. Pay fees and apply for aid if needed. Fee payment and financial aid applications both run through PlayMetrics.
  5. Watch for team communications. Practice and game schedules and manager messages arrive through your PlayMetrics account.

Expected result: A confirmed registration in PlayMetrics and inclusion in club communications and scheduling for your child's program.

Common Pitfalls

  • Waiting for the deadline. Because registration is first come, first served, a program can close before Sept 18. Register as soon as your plans are settled.
  • Assuming the late fee guarantees a spot. The $25 fee applies to registrations after Sept 18, but it does not reopen a program that has already reached capacity.
  • Missing the Tots cutoff. The Tots late fall session closes Oct 22 and is capped for coach-tot ratios — this program can fill well before the date.
  • Skipping PlayMetrics. Without an account you can't register, pay, or receive schedules; there is no indicated alternative registration channel.

Verification

After registering, log back into PlayMetrics to confirm your registration status and payment. Schedules and manager communications appear in the same account, so a working login with visible team information is your best confirmation that registration went through.

For questions, competitive coaching applications go to [email protected]; general registration questions are best directed to the club through the contact options on smscsoccer.com.