One Club,
Every Stage.
Our player pathway is open to players of all ages and abilities, starting as young as two years old, all the way through high school. Every step connects to the next, so there’s always a home for your child and always a way to grow.
Every Step Is Designed For Where They Are
Each stage of the pathway is designed in a child-centered way. By considering the full picture of what each age group needs, everything from the season calendar to the training session is built around the player’s development, not the other way around.
Four Stages, One Journey
As players move through the pathway, the purpose of the game grows with them, from first touches and fun, all the way to competing at the highest level.
Fun & Discovery
First touches and a genuine love of the ball. Play, explore, and fall for the game with no pressure.
Lil’ Bucks & FuturesLearning to Train
Building habits and fundamentals through game-like practice, one session and one game a week.
Junior Academy & IntramuralLearning to Compete
Reading the game under real pressure in travel soccer, weekly training, games, and tournaments.
Blue/Green (Travel)Learning to Win
Performing at the highest level with the biggest training load, regional play, and state competition.
Premier/Gold (Competitive)Find Your Player’s Next Step
Six programs, three tiers, one connected pathway. Here’s exactly what each looks like week to week, so you can find the right fit and see where it leads.
First Touches
Ages 2 to 6 · no experience neededLil’ Bucks
U3 to U4Our youngest players’ first introduction to the ball: movement, imagination, and fun.
- 1 session weekly
Futures
U5 to U6Building a love of the game through small-sided play. A pay-what-you-want, low-barrier start.
- Option 1 (FREE) : 1 session weekly
- Option 2: 2 sessions weekly
Learning the Game
Ages U7 to U19 · every ability welcomeJunior Academy
U7 to U8The bridge from first touches into real training: one game a week, and a genuine on-ramp toward travel when a player’s ready.
- Option 1: 1 session + 1 game weekly
- Option 2: 2 sessions + 1 game weekly
Intramural League
U9 to U19Recreational soccer for every grade and ability: a fun, low-commitment way to keep playing and improving.
- 1 session + 1 game weekly
Playing to Compete
Ages U9 to U19 · by tryout each springBlue/Green Travel
U9 to U19Competitive travel soccer with professional coaching, league play, and tournaments across the year.
2 training + 1 game weekly
2 tournaments
1 training + 1 game weekly
2 training + 1 game weekly
2 tournaments
Premier/Gold Competitive
U9 to U19Our highest level: the biggest training load, regional competition, and a path to EPYSA State Cups.
3 training + 1 game weekly
3 tournaments
2 training + 1 game weekly
3 training + 1 game weekly
3 tournaments · State Cups
Every age group is built in tiers, from the top team down. Same club, same professional coaching, same crest. The tier just tells you which team and what level of competition. Here's the ladder, top to bottom.
Regional leagues like EDP & Acela + State Cups. Best for the most advanced players ready for the highest level.
Top of local & state leagues like ICSL & ROCK . Strong first-team players competing at a high level.
The second team, one step below the first, with pro coaching, league play & tournaments. Best for committed players building toward the first team.
The third team, developing toward the next level. Best for players stepping into travel soccer and growing fast.
The short version: a group's first team plays as Premier or Gold depending on the level it's ready for; Blue is the second team and Green is the third. Every tier gets the same professional coaching, and players move up as they develop.
Training & Camps, All Year Long
Camps, clinics, and seasonal training aren’t a separate department. They’re how players move between tiers in both directions, and how everyone stays sharp between seasons.
Keep Growing Between Seasons
Camps, Clinics, Winter Academy, Futsal and more give every player, recreational or competitive, a way to get extra touches, try something new, and arrive at their next season a step ahead.
Find Your Player’s Place
Whether it’s a two-year-old’s first touch or a high schooler chasing a State Cup, there’s a step on the pathway for your child, and a whole club ready to help them grow.
Every Player Belongs
Financial Aid Is Available
Cost should never keep a child off the field. Buckingham United offers financial aid for families who need it , and the application process is built right into registration — just follow the prompts when you sign up.
Apply during registration