Our Mini Kickers camps and classes have run for 15+ years, and we are delighted to continue this program in 2026.
Mini Kickers offers dynamic, fun and age-appropriate activities and games for all children aged 3-5 years. BIFC’s highly–trained coaching staff will introduce soccer skills via fun games such as Dino Soccer Train, Fox and Rabbits, Captain’s Ship and other challenging activities. Guided discovery will allow each child to develop social and emotional skills and an understanding of group activities and soccer.
Who: Any child aged 3-5 years who wishes to participate in soccer activities with their friends.
What: Mini Kickers Classes run for six weeks at a time, usually alongside our Recreational Soccer program. Classes are 45 minutes in length and include a variety of games and soccer-related activities that are geared toward 3-5 year olds.
Where: Woodward Middle School
When: Wednesdays, April 22nd-May 27th
Cost: $110 per six-week session
Our Development Academy is an ideal and vibrant place for the player who wants to be introduced to the game, play with friends and participate within a developmentally focused environment.
Bainbridge Island FC is a member club of Washington Youth Soccer, and our teams play within the North Puget Sound League. Our Development Academy teams will play at least five of their 10 fall games on Bainbridge Island. The remaining games will be played against our partner clubs on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas or against Seattle-based clubs.
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BIFC’s Winter Development Academy program supports the growth and development of players, allowing them to prepare for our upcoming Summer/Fall Development Academy season. Our skill-based curriculum allows players to enhance their skills and love of the game through purposeful and fun activities. Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, and games are played locally on Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas.
Who: Soccer players born January 1, 2016 – August 31, 2018 who wish to play in a competitive soccer environment. This program is available to new players as well as current BIFC players.
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Cost: $400
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BIFC’s Development Academy program supports the growth and development of players, and works as a link between our Recreational Soccer program and our Select Soccer program. Players will train with an entry-level curriculum that is similar to Select Soccer training but geared toward newer players. The training format allows players to enhance their skills and love of the game through purposeful and fun activities.
Bainbridge Island FC is a member club of Washington Youth Soccer, and our teams play within the North Puget Sound League. Our Development Academy teams will play at least five of their 10 fall games on Bainbridge Island. The remaining games will be played against our partner clubs on the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas or against Seattle-based clubs.
Who: Soccer players born from August 1st, 2016-July 31, 2018 who wish to play in a competitive soccer environment.
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Cost: TBA
Bainbridge Island FC’s Recreational Soccer programs are designed to provide a fun, community-oriented soccer experience for players of all skill levels. This includes first-time soccer players, experienced Recreational players and Select Soccer players.
Our Recreational programs put community, sportsmanship and friendship first. We value the development of interpersonal skills for our players as they learn to interact with high school player-coaches, parent volunteer coaches, referees and their peers from other grades, schools and social groups.
BIFC offers the following leagues in our Rec Soccer program:
Director of Recreational Soccer: Zach Conner
Who: BIFC Rec Soccer is open to players of all skill levels who are in Kindergarten-8th grade.
Where: All games and practices are held at Woodward Middle School.
When: Spring Rec Soccer has practices on Mondays and games on Wednesdays. There is no weekend commitment. The season runs for seven weeks from April 20th-June 3rd.
Cost: $225
Teams will compete in a 4v4 game format. Coaches will focus on the introduction and development of dribbling/running with the ball, spatial awareness and the social development of individuals within a group/team setting. Friend & Coach request accepted.
Teams will be formed by grade and gender for the fall season, competing in a 4v4 game format. Coaches will focus on the further development of players; with the curriculum based on becoming dribbling masters, moving with and without the ball, spatial awareness, and instilling player responsibility and roles within the team. Friend & Coach request accepted.
Teams will be formed by grade and gender for the fall season, competing in a 7v7 game format. Coaches will focus on the further development of players; with the curriculum based on becoming dribbling masters, 1v1 attacking/defending, and adding to each player’s responsibility and roles within the team. Friend & Coach request accepted.
Our after-school program allows players to continue their love of soccer without the challenges of after-school pickup/driving, etc. 5-8th Grade players will have the option of walking out of school and onto the field or joining us for later evening training sessions. Friend & Coach request accepted.
Our recreational coaching staff is key to the success of our seasonal program. We have been very lucky to have some amazing coaches leading our young players over the years, and we are constantly looking for coaches for each season. Coaches will receive all the coaching gear they need to be successful and also receive age group appropriate curriculum and activities handbook.
TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities offered only through local US Youth Soccer-affiliated soccer clubs. TOPSoccer provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive.
Head Coach: Ian McCallum
Who: Any child with an intellectual, emotional or physical disability who wishes to participate in a soccer program.
Where: Woodward Middle School
When: Wednesdays, April 22nd-June 3rd
Cost: Free!
*Soccer Buddy – You need to register before attending any sessions. After login to your BIFC account, please register under “Volunteer” (on the left panel of your account homepage.)
Our winter programs are designed to support players of all ages and skill levels in developing their soccer abilities while enjoying the game. Whether participating in our Skills Development Academies, competitive Winter Select season, or engaging in fun indoor classes, players will benefit from skill-building activities, engaging games, and professional coaching. Programs run through winter, with sessions and games held locally on Bainbridge Island, the Kitsap Peninsula, and the Olympic Peninsula, offering flexible options for every young soccer enthusiast.
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Bainbridge Island FC’s adult coed Recreational Soccer program is a space for players to participate in an organized soccer league and join the Bainbridge Island FC soccer community.
We welcome players from all backgrounds, and have players from across Kitsap County joining us to form new friendships out on the soccer field!
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Join our Friday night adult coed league with Bainbridge Island FC. Registration for Spring Adult Recreational Soccer will open after January 1st. Friend requests accepted.
If you are looking for more playing opportunities, please consider Year-round Bozoball pickup soccer on Bainbridge.
Questions? Email Director of Recreational Soccer, Zach Conner.
Who: Anyone 19 years of age and older who wishes to play in a Recreational Soccer league. We welcome players of all skill and experience levels.
What: BIFC’s Adult Rec League is a fun Friday night league with rules that keep the environment fun and not overly-competitive:
Where: Woodward Middle School
When: Dates TBA (likely April 17th-June 5th; no games Memorial Day weekend)
Cost: $175
Founded in 1983, Bainbridge Island FC (BIFC) has been serving the soccer community of Bainbridge Island for over 40 years. We continuously strive to provide an inclusive, welcoming soccer environment that meets each player at the challenge level appropriate for them. LEARN MORE
