BASA
Recreational
BASA Recreational is for players pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. 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
Eyeglasses Waiver Form
Needed for all players who want to play in their regular glasses, not sports glasses
BASA Winter Indoor
Recreational League
Teams are created by Elementary School K-5th. Our winter league consists of games only & does not include training sessions.
Ages: U5-U14 Recreational Players
Dates: January 10th - March 14th **No games Feb 7th & Feb 14th**
Times: 8:00am-11:00am
Cost: $175/player includes indoor jersey
BASA & FC Barrington Indoor Academy
This program is run by our FCB professional staff and open to all BASA recreational and FCB players. Groups will be divided by age and ability and each session will contain a combination of skill development, speed and agility, and small sided games.
Session 1: Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11
U6-U9: 4:05pm-5:00pm (K-3rd Grade)
U9-U14: 5:05pm-6:00pm (2nd-8th Grade)
Cost: $105/Player
Session 2: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
U6-U9: 4:05-5:00pm (K-3rd Grade)
U9-U14: 5:05-6:00pm (2nd-8th Grade)
Cost: $165/Player
Spring 2026 Recreational Details
Key Dates
Regular Season Kickoff: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Practice starts the week of April 6, 2026
BASA Spring Jamboree: May 29-31, 2026
Team Assignments and Schedule
Will be live through Playmetrics (accessible through mobile app or online)
Volunteer Coaches
More information on the meetings times and locations coming soon!
Registration Opens on January 15, 2026!
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
Center of Excellence
Players will be divided by age and ability and work with our Professional Staff on both technical and tactical aspects of their game. This is for the player who wants to be pushed to excel in a fun, developmentally appropriate environment.
Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2 & 9
Ages: K-5th
Location: Ron Beese Park
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $100 (includes 6 trainings and a shirt)
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:
Sign into PlayMetrics
Follow the BASA Registration Link.
You will see a screen that will say “You are currently logged in as…”. Click “Continue”.
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.