Program Overview
- Parent-volunteer coached
- Fun developmental environment
- Open to all skill levels
- Great for first-time players
- No tryouts or cuts
SBV Rec · Pre-K to 12th grade
If you want to play affordable PreK-12th Grade soccer for fun with friends from school, locally in the Johnson County area...then Sporting BV Rec is for you!
Play 8 Games of Rec Soccer For $100 This Spring With Sporting Blue Valley At The Scheels OP Soccer Complex!
- $100
- All grades, all ages.
- 8
- games
- Pre-K–12th
- grade
The Sporting Blue Valley Rec program brings 4,000+ players together every Fall & Spring to play fun, laid-back, and affordable soccer! It's open to all players PreK-12th grade, and costs $100 for the full season.
Registration opens Nov 1Get a reminder by email, and your free Season Plan
Deadline to register for SBV Rec: Dec 13 @ 11:59PM
Questions? Text SBV Support at (816) 769-7183
The 30-second version
What SBV Rec Is
Season Format
- Fall and Spring seasons
- PreK–12: one practice, one game / week
- Eight games per season
Locations
- Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade play all games at SBV HQ: Scheels OP Soccer Complex
- 3rd - 12th grade play in the Heartland Premier League, and can play at any facility in the area.
The dates
Spring 2027 at a Glance
Registration, placement, and play — everything your family needs to plan around, in one place.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Registration opens for Spring 2027. |
| Nov 1 - Dec 13 | Returning player placement window. Register by Dec 13 to be guaranteed back on last season's team. |
| Dec 13, 11:59pm | Soft deadline. Registrations after this incur a $25 late fee (no exceptions), and team placement is not guaranteed. |
| Mid-March | Team assignments, practice schedules, and game schedules released before the first game. |
| 8 games | We schedule 8 games with the intent to play seven. Cancelled games are not rescheduled. |
Sporting Blue Valley Rec
SBV Rec
Sporting BV Rec is a parent-volunteer coached soccer program open to all players PreK-12th grade.
Players from across Kansas City, Johnson County, and the surrounding suburbs start here. They experience soccer for the first time, make friends, and decide whether the game is for them - all without pressure or expectations.
With the exception of our PreK teams, teams are originally formed by area schools.
PreK through 2nd grade plays in Sporting Blue Valley's in-house league, with all games at Sporting Blue Valley HQ: The Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex.
3rd grade through 12th grade plays through the Heartland Soccer Association League, competing against other clubs at fields across the KC metro.
SBV Rec is our largest program, with thousands of players and hundreds of volunteer coaches every Fall and Spring.
And it remains exactly what a Rec program should be: laid-back, affordable, and focused on one thing above all else, which is making sure kids have fun playing soccer!
Teams
How Teams Are Formed
We've been doing this for almost 50 years, so we know what works best to make sure all 4,000 players and thousands of families are happy with their team, schedule, etc.
Here's exactly how our placement process works — so you know what to expect from the moment you click "register."
1: Registration Opens
All players register through their Sporting Blue Valley Sprocket account. Make any specific requests in the "Special Requests / Comments" field.
2: Deadline Closes
After Dec 13 at 11:59pm, we begin building the teams. Everyone registered by then is in the primary placement pool.
3: Returning Players Placed
Our system places returning players back on their previous team — unless they've requested to transfer.
4: New Players Filled in, and Requests Honored
We fill open spots on existing teams with new players. Then, we review special requests and honor as many as possible.
Important for Returning Players
Register by Dec 13 to Keep Your Team Together.
Any player who registers for Spring 2027 between Nov 1 and Dec 13 is guaranteed placement on their team from the Fall 2026 season. Want to switch to a different team? Just note it in the "Special Request / Comments" field during registration.
Note: PreK players from Fall do not automatically carry over to the following Fall. Kindergarten teams are re-formed by school wherever possible, so new classmates can play together.
Spring 2027 Registration
Fees & Uniforms
$100
All grades, all ages. Per season. Fall and Spring are separate registrations.
- Eight games per season (scheduled to play seven)
- One weekday practice per week
- Field use at SBV HQ: Scheels OP Soccer Complex
- Heartland Soccer League play for 3rd grade & up
- Program administration and insurance
- Referee fees where applicable
- SafeSport-certification and background-checks for all coaches
Your Sporting Blue Valley Recreation Uniform
- The only required items are two custom SBV Adidas jerseys.
- Additional pieces can be purchased to complete the kit and give our Rec players the custom-kit experience, but they are not required.
- All uniform items are purchased through Soccer.com and are subject to their exchange and return policies.
- Each jersey costs $23.50, or $11.75 per year.
Order the uniform on Soccer.com
Uniforms for 3rd grade and up are organized by each team's coach, which gives teams the flexibility to personalize their kit.
Why the change to self-purchased uniforms?
For the last two years, costs have risen for SBV Rec. The cost of practice fields across the KC Metro, the cost of equipment kits for our coaches, the price of medals, referees, field rental, etc. Per hour, per field, costs have gone up almost $20/hr in the last two years. And when we run our sessions for an entire morning on the entire complex, those begin to add up.
To meet our coverage mark, we could have just raised the cost of the program to $150/season. But we wanted to keep the registration fee low, and turn this shift into a benefit for you, while still saving you money.
Which is why we decided to give our families the option to order their own uniform kit, with direct delivery to their door. We only require what's necessary - two Adidas jerseys - that can last for four seasons.
So instead of raising the price to $150, we're just requiring all players to purchase two jerseys for $23.50/each.
Since they last four seasons, this comes out to $11.75/season, or $5.88/jersey per season, if you play for four seasons.
So, if you use your uniform for the cycle, you are only paying $100 + $11.75 ($5.88 x2). Which is $111.75/season.
This is only $16 more than the past, and you get a higher-quality uniform.
This saves your family $34, and you get shipping directly to your door.
The only reason for the change is to continue to provide low-cost soccer for families in Kansas City. That is why we only require what is necessary, and made everything else optional.
The only required items are two custom SBV Adidas jerseys. Each jersey costs $23.50, or $11.75 per year. Additional pieces can be purchased to complete the kit and give our Rec players the custom-kit experience, but they are not required. All uniform items are purchased through Soccer.com and are subject to their exchange and return policies.
Deadline to register for SBV Rec: Dec 13 @ 11:59PM
Registrations after this time incur a $25 late fee and placement on previous team and/or requests cannot be guaranteed.
Registration opens Nov 1: get a reminder
Get your free Season Plan
Your player's games, practice and practice places, the season's dates and the uniform, for their grade.
See the Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Policy. The club never sells your information, and your mobile number is never shared for marketing.
Sporting Blue Valley's HQ:
Scheels OP Soccer Complex
Sporting Blue Valley's headquarters — and one of the premier turf soccer facilities in the country — is where every PreK-2nd Grade SBV Rec game is played. For our older players, Heartland Soccer League venues extend our game days to fields across the KC metro.
SBV Club Headquarters • Est. 2009
SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex
- 12 lighted, regulation-size synthetic turf fields
- Onsite parking, concessions, and club offices
- Home of Sporting Blue Valley since 2009
- Located at 135th St and Switzer Rd
Pre-K through 2nd Grade
Pre-K and Kindergarten teams practice once (1) a week between Monday and Thursday for 45 minutes to one (1) hour. Practices take place between 4:30-8PM at the practice location chosen by the team's coach. There is no practice before their scheduled game.
First Grade and 2nd Grade teams practice once (1) a week between Monday and Thursday for one (1) hour. Practices take place between 4:30-8PM at the practice location chosen by the team's coach. There is no practice before their scheduled game.
Scheduling Practices
Pre-K to 2nd grade: your head coach picks the team's practice place, night and time.
Practice locations will include schools and parks in Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Leawood. These locations offer families and coaches a convenient practice location.
You will NOT drive across the city for practice. We have enough players, teams, and school partnerships that we can find a location close to you. If, for some reason, your practice time doesn't work for you - let us know and we'll adjust.
Practice places this season: 151 St. & England Near Library · Aspen Gove Elementary · Blue River · Cedar Hills Elementary School · Cottonwood Point Elementary School · Harmony Elementary School · Harmony Middle School · Heartland Elementary School · Indian Valley Soccer Field · Kensington Park 123 Street & Grant · Lakewood Elementary School · Lakewood Middle School · Leawood Elementary School · Liberty View Elementary School · Mission Trail Elementary School · Morse Elementary School · Oak Hill Elementary School · Overland Trail Elementary School · Overland Trail Middle School · Oxford Middle School · Summer Crest Park College & Lowell · Sunrise Point Elementary School · Sunset Ridge · Timber Creek Elementary · Valley Park Elementary School · Wolf Springs Elementary School. See the fields and their maps.
Ages and formats
Ages & Formats
SBV Rec runs in two phases: first, an in-house league at Scheels OP for PreK through 2nd grade, second - Heartland Soccer League play for 3rd grade and up. Every grade level gets age-appropriate field sizes, game lengths, and team sizes - built on nearly 50 years of learning what works for young players. Teams are grouped by school wherever possible so your child plays with classmates and neighborhood friends.
All in-house games held at SBV HQ: Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, 13700 Switzer Rd · Overland Park, KS 66221
3rd – 12th Grade · Heartland Soccer League
Starting in 3rd grade, SBV Rec teams play in the Heartland Soccer Association League — a league comprised of many area soccer clubs and the largest youth soccer league in the Midwest. Your player still gets the low-key, volunteer-coached Rec experience — with the added benefit of competing against teams from across the KC metro.
Teams continue to be built around schools and neighborhoods whenever possible. Coaches schedule practices at locations convenient to their players — area school district fields, area parks, and SBV HQ: Scheels OP Soccer Complex.
Uniforms for 3rd grade and up are organized by each team's coach, which gives teams the flexibility to personalize their kit.
| Grade | Age | Format | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 9/1/2017 - 8/31/2018 | 7 v 7 | 1-2 / week |
| 4th Grade | 9/1/2016 - 8/31/2017 | 7 v 7 | 1-2 / week |
| 5th Grade | 9/1/2015 - 8/31/2016 | 9 v 9 | 1-2 / week |
| 6th Grade | 9/1/2014 - 8/31/2015 | 9 v 9 | 1-2 / week |
| 7th Grade | 9/1/2013 - 8/31/2014 | 11 v 11 | 1-2 / week |
| 8th Grade | 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2013 | 11 v 11 | 1-2 / week |
| 9th - 12th Grade | 9/1/2008 - 8/31/2012 | 11 v 11 | 1-2 / week |
Game locations vary: Heartland Soccer League games are played at fields across Johnson County and the KC metro. Each team is scheduled for eight games between early March and mid-May (Spring) or August through October (Fall).
Team trainer option: SBV Rec teams 3rd grade and older have the option for a member of SBV Pro Staff to run an additional practice each week. This is an additional fee, but bumps the practices to 2x/week.
A note on team size and waiting lists
To make sure every player gets real playing time, we cap teams by age group. Because we don't have a hard cap on program registration — but we do have a cap on team size — our waiting lists depend on other families registering, not on open slots. This is why registering early matters.
| Pre & Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Max of 14 players per team | Max of 16 players per team | Max of 18 players per team |
Player Pathway
Room to Grow, All Here at Sporting Blue Valley
For most families, Rec is exactly the right fit — and they stay with it for years. But when a player is ready for something more, Sporting Blue Valley has a clear, structured pathway that keeps them inside the same club, on the same fields, with the same community.
Step One
Recreational
The foundation. Zero-pressure, just-for-fun soccer with one practice and one game a week. Volunteer-coached, affordable, and built around your player's school and friends.
Ages: PreK – 12th Grade
Commitment: Low
Price: $100 / season
Coaches: Parent volunteers
Step Two
Juniors Academy
The stepping stone between Recreational and our competitive program. Led by SBV Pro Staff, with a professional curriculum that develops players without losing the fun.
Ages: K - 3rd Grade
Commitment: Moderate
Price: $1,080 for the full year (36 weeks, includes indoor during Winter). Once Fall starts, prorated to $765 for Winter & Spring, and prorated again for Spring only.
Format: Pro curriculum + play
Coaches: SBV Pro Staff
Step Three
Premier
SBV's flagship competitive program. Over 120 teams, 55+ professional coaches, and competition in Heartland, MLS Next (Boys), and ECNL (Girls). The highest levels of play in the nation.
Since 1977, we have sent 2,000 players to college, and 200+ players to the Sporting KC Academy all-time, with 22 in the Academy now and 40 playing pro. Our ECNL Girls program sends complete rosters to D1 colleges each year, we currently roster six players on KC Current II, and a USYNT player.
Ages: U8 – U19
Commitment: High
Format: Tryout required
Coaches: SBV Pro Staff
Spring 2027 Opens Nov 1.
The soft registration deadline is Dec 13 at 11:59pm. After that, a $25 late fee applies and team placement is not guaranteed. Returning players: register by then to guarantee your spot on last season's team. New players: register as early as possible to give us the best chance of placing your player on a team that works for your family.
SBV Rec
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question isn't covered below, text SBV Support at (816) 769-7183 or reach out directly — the SBV Rec team is listed at the bottom of the page.
Who coaches the SBV Rec program?
All coaching for SBV Rec is volunteer-based — typically a parent of a player on the team. This is intentional: it keeps costs low, it keeps the program laid-back, and it means your coach is often someone you already know from your player's school or neighborhood.
Every coach must complete SafeSport certification and pass a background check before stepping on the field. We also provide coaching education sessions tailored to each age group, so no coaching experience is required.
How do I know if my player's school has a team available?
We build teams around schools and neighborhoods whenever possible — but we don't have a "click for this school" feature in the registration system. Here's how it works in practice:
Often, a parent tells their friends they're coaching a team, and those friends sign up. That creates a majority "XYZ School" team organically. If you want to play with a specific coach, school, or group of friends, use the "Special Request / Comments" box during registration — we review every request and honor as many as we can.
What if the schedule doesn't work for our family?
Please reach out the moment schedules are released. The general structure is:
- One practice Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (4:00–6:00 PM start)
- One (sometimes two) games on Saturday (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) or Sunday (12:30–5:00 PM)
We'll do our best to accommodate schedule conflicts, but because teams are grouped by school and coach availability, we can't always shift an individual player's schedule.
My child plays other sports. Can they still participate?
Absolutely — Sporting BV encourages multi-sport participation.
Our once-a-week practice structure is specifically designed to fit alongside other activities. We believe developing overall athleticism is important for young players, and playing multiple sports is one of the best ways for kids to stay engaged and make new friends.
My player has never played soccer. Is that okay?
Rec is built specifically for first-time players. No tryouts, no cuts, no prior experience required. The whole point of this program is to introduce kids to the game in a low-pressure environment where having fun comes first.
If your player has played before and wants more structure or professional coaching, check out Juniors Academy, which is the stepping stone between Rec and our competitive Premier program.
What does the $100 fee cover?
Your registration covers:
- Eight scheduled games per season
- One weekday practice per week
- Field use at SCHEELS OP and other Heartland venues
- Program administration and insurance
- Referee fees where applicable
- League fees for 3rd grade and up (Heartland Soccer Association)
- Background checks and SafeSport certification for all coaches
Can my player be placed back on last season's team?
Yes — as long as you register between Nov 1 and Dec 13, returning players are guaranteed placement on their team from the previous season. If your player wants to transfer to a different team, just note it in the "Special Request / Comments" field during registration.
Note: PreK players from Fall do not automatically carry over to the following Fall. Kindergarten teams are re-formed by school wherever possible, so new classmates can play together.
Where are practices held?
Practice locations vary by team and are chosen by the team's coach. Locations include:
- SCHEELS OP Soccer Complex (13700 Switzer Rd, Overland Park)
- Area school district fields — often at your player's elementary or middle school
- Area parks around Johnson County and the KC metro
Because we group teams by school, practices are often very close to — or at — the school your player attends.
Is Rec a pathway to more competitive soccer?
Absolutely. Sporting Blue Valley is structured as a clear development pathway: Rec > Juniors Academy > Premier. Many of our current Premier players, ECNL players, and MLS Next players started right here in Rec.
That said — Rec is a legitimate destination in itself. Plenty of families play Rec from PreK through high school because the experience is exactly what they want: fun, affordable, and built around school and friends. There's no pressure to "move up" unless you want to.
Refund policy
For the Spring season, refunds requested before February 1 will be granted minus a $25 Administrative Fee. On or after February 1, no refunds will be granted. (For the Fall season, the cutoff is August 1.) Refund checks can take up to 4 weeks to process.
There are no refunds of credit card fees or late fees. Any request for a refund must be in writing and emailed to Tom Mura at tmura@
Coach for SBV Rec
SBV Rec is coached by parent volunteers. No experience needed: coaches get a free practice planner with a plan for every week, the field maps, and texts when fields close.
Coach for SBV RecAlready Registered?
Find your team's games and practice, the field maps and the weather on the Rec Hub, and get your schedule, field status and more by email with Get Rec Reminders.
Still Have a Question?
We're here to help. Reach out directly, or text SBV Support at (816) 769-7183: they can route you anywhere you need to go.
Rec Director
Tom Mura
Registration, team placement, practice field requests, and all general Rec program questions.
Text us
SBV Support
General club questions, and routing to other programs. Texts in Spanish are welcome too.
¿Prefiere español? Envíe un mensaje de texto a SBV Support.
Visit us
SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex
The SBV club offices are located upstairs at the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex fieldhouse.
