BASA

Recreational

BASA Recreational is for players Kindergarten-HS. This is the non-competitive portion of our program and we offer Fall, Indoor, Spring and Summer programs. BASA has one of the largest and well established recreational programs in the state of Illinois. We have been awarded the "Region II 5 Star program award" for our commitment to excellence in all areas of our program. 

Our BASA recreational teams are overseen by volunteer coaches & supported by our BASA/FCX Directors. Teams train at parks within the Barrington community and play a majority of their games at our home fields every weekend.

BASA Recreational Links

Maddy Harford
Director of Recreation
maddy@basa.net

Fall 2025 Recreational Details

Key Dates
Regular Season: September 6th -October 25th
Practice starts the week of September 1st

Team Assignments and Schedule
Will be live through Playmetrics by August 22nd (accessible through mobile app or online)

Volunteer Coaches
Those selected will be notified by August 22nd. For those selected, please plan on attending our Rec Coaches Meeting on Sunday, August 24, 2025. More information on the meetings times and locations coming soon!

Registration now open!
Teams are available for U5-U14 Boys & Girls.

Returning BASA Players: Click Here
Please note the majority of returning BASA Players that have participated in our program within the last year have been imported to Playmetrics and should have received an invite to setup your account. 

New BASA Players:
Click Here to create a Playmetrics account and complete your registration

It is highly recommended that all families download the Playmetrics mobile app

BASA & FC Barrington Ultimate Camps

Camp will be coached and overseen by our professional staff and Directors. All groups will be divided by age and ability when applicable.

Please contact Maddy Harford with any questions!

June 23-June 26 Options

Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Ages: K-8th Grade
Cost: $95.00/Player

Time: 9:00-12:00 PM
Ages: 2nd-8th Grade
Cost: $195.00/Player

July 28-July 31 Options

Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
Ages: K-8th Grade
Cost: $95.00/Player

Time: 9:00-12:00 PM
Ages: 2nd-8th Grade
Cost: $195.00/Player

BASA Summer Training

For our BASA players looking to keep their skills sharp during the summer months, our BASA Summer Training program is right for you!

All of our summer training programs will be overseen by our professional staff and BASA/FCB Directors. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Director of Recreation, Maddy Harford via email at maddy@basa.net.

Monday Training Options
Training Location: Canlan Lake Barrington
Training Dates: June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21
Training Cost: $75.00/player

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Training: 4:15-5:15 PM
2nd - 5th Grade Training: 4:15-5:15 PM

Wednesday Training Options
Training Location: Ron Beese Park
Training Dates: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23
Training Cost: $75.00/player

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Training: 4:15-5:15 PM
2nd - 5th Grade Training: 4:15-5:15 PM

BASA Rec Registration Help

Registration for all BASA/FCX programs will take place through Playmetrics.

Benefits to You

PlayMetrics allows you to register & communicate with your teams all in one place whether at home or on the go. It helps us communicate with all of our families more clearly and effectively, including updates to practice schedules and field closures as they happen. The PlayMetrics platform ensures that you are always in sync with your team and never out of the loop.

New to Playmetrics?

Click the link HERE to access the BASA/FC Barrington Portal

Once there, you will create your account. After creating your account, you will add in your players.

Already have a Playmetrics Account?

If you already have a PlayMetrics account from another organization you will need to register your player(s) with BASA/FCB using your existing account.

To register for FCB, please follow the directions below:

  1. Sign into PlayMetrics

  2. Follow the BASA Registration Link.

  3. You will see a screen that will say “You are currently logged in as…”. Click “Continue”.

  4. Add your Player(s) and click “Finish”.

Heading Rules & Concussion Protocols

As part of U.S. Soccer's Player Safety Campaign, U.S. Soccer unveiled the US Soccer Concussion Initiative. Starting Spring 2016, all teams and players in U11 and younger divisions will no longer be allowed to head the ball in games or at practice.  

Laws of the Game - U11 and younger:
When a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick (IFK) should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.  If the deliberate header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If a player does not deliberately head the ball, then play should continue.