General Information
Our Albert Lea REC Program offers a fun, inclusive, and community-based soccer experience. Practices are held in local parks, with games taking place on Saturdays right here in Albert Lea.
Teams are organized by grade and gender whenever possible, with some age groups combined to ensure the best experience for all players:
- 4-year-olds & Kindergarten – Coed
- 1st & 2nd Grade – Boys and Girls Teams
We’re proud to continue growing the game in Albert Lea and look forward to seeing your child on the field!
Registration will open May 15th
Practice & Registration Information
All Practices are held at Edina Memorial Park
Grades PreK-K Practice night- Tuesdays- 5-545pm
Grades 1/2- Practice nights- Monday / Wednesday 5-6pm
The dates for the 2026 Fall Rec season are:
- Practices will officially start the week of August 31st
- All games are on Saturdays with the first games on September 12th
- The last games will be on October 10th
- PreK/K- game times are 9am
- Grade 1/2- game times are 10am
Grade Pre K- K (COED)- $60
Grades 1/2- $65
Registration will open May 15th and close on July 31st
Need Financial Assistance? We're Here to Help.
At North Star FC, we believe every child should have the opportunity to play, regardless of financial circumstances. If you need assistance, we offer a Financial Aid option during registration through PlayMetrics.
To apply:
- Log in to PlayMetrics and begin the registration process.
- Click on the "Financial Aid" tab before completing your registration.
- Submit your application with the required information.
Once submitted, your request will be reviewed by our team. You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved or denied. After receiving a decision, you may proceed with registering for the program.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Each player will receive a team top. The committee orders a general set of sizes for each team.
Players must provide:
– Shin guards
– Soccer Cleats or Tennis Shoes
– Soccer Ball
– Water Bottle