Classic Program
Our Classic teams compete at the highest competitive level within North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), as well as in various elite leagues across the country. Coached by our professional and paid coaching staff, Classic teams train at least
3 times a week, compete in 8-10 League games and will attend 2-3 tournaments throughout each season (Fall/Spring). Positions within the Classic Program are year-long commitments for a 10 month season, August through May.
2020-2021 Annual Classic tryouts have been completed. For players still interested in being evaluated for the Classic program, please register for a
Classic: In-Season Evaluation under
2020-2021 - Intent to Play Registration in PlayMetrics.
New users must
create an account in PlayMetrics in order to register. (Parents/Guardians should create an account in their name and add each child as a participant.) If you already have an existing PlayMetrics account, please
login to register.
Program Highlights- Train 3/week with a game on the weekend
- Teams train primarily on turf
- Led by paid staff coaches
- Goalkeeper training 2/week
- Access to Athletic Training Staff included in club fees
Registration
All players interested in our Classic program must
create an account in PlayMetrics in order to register for tryouts or "Intent to Play". (Parents/Guardians should create an account in their name and add each child as a participant.) If you already have an existing PlayMetrics account, please
login to register.
Return-to-Play Protocols
View our Classic specific
Return-to-Play protocols and projected timeline put in place to ensure a safe and fun environment for our players, coaches, and families, as we return to the fields.
Classic Levels of Play
The Classic Program at NCFC Youth is made up of regionally-based Classic Teams, club-wide Classic Elite/Premier Teams and ECNL teams. The chart below outlines key information relating to each program
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Classic (Regional)
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Classic Elite
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League(s) of Play*
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NCYSA
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NCYSA, SRPL, NPL
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Trainings Per Week
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3 Trainings
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3 Trainings
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Training Locations
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All In Home Region
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Wake Competition Center*
(Beginning Fall 2018) |
| Tournaments |
2-3 Per Season
(Fall and Spring) |
2-3 Per Season
(Fall and Spring) |
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Player Evaluations
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2 Evals Per Season
(Fall and Spring)
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2 Evals Per Season
(Fall and Spring)
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*NCYSA - North Carolina Youth Soccer Association
*SRPL - Southern Region Premier League
*NPL - National Premier League
*ECNL - Elite Clubs National League
Team Formation
All players interested playing in our Classic program must attend our annual try-outs in May. Players unable to participate in May try-outs (due to relocation to Raleigh, injury, etc.) may request a supplemental try-out by contacting the appropriate age group director
. We strongly encourage all players to attend our annual try-outs in May if at all possible, as that will give players the best opportunity to be seen and evaluated by our coaches.
Annual Tryouts
Click to view 2020 - 2021 tryout dates and locations.
Held in late May following Spring NCYSA State Cup, Classic Tryouts are held each year to aid in the formation of all Classic teams. Players are evaluated on the field by the Classic Coaching Staff and Age Group Directors over the course of several
days. Using the results of these tryouts – in conjunction with coach evaluations and depth charts from previous season – our coaching staff forms tiered teams across all age groups and regions. Classic tryouts are open to any and all players that
wish to be a part of the Classic Program, however placement within the Classic Program is not guaranteed. Players must register online prior to tryouts. Registration opens in early Spring.
+ Winter Supplemental Tryouts*
- Winter Supplemental Tryouts*
In between the Fall and Spring NCYSA Seasons – typically late November/early December – we will hold supplemental tryouts for select regions and age groups. These tryouts are used to bolster the rosters of current Classic teams. Any player
who has been carded to an outside NCYSA organization during the Fall season and wishes to attend the Winter Supplemental Tryouts MUST be released from their current NCYSA registered club before stepping on the field to be evaluated for NCFC Youth.
Players must register online prior to tryouts. Registration opens in late October.
+ In-Season Individual Assessment*
- In-Season Individual Assessment*
For families that have moved into the Wake County area after our annual tryouts, or for players that were unable to attend tryouts, we also offer players the ability to have an in-season individual assessment. Players will be given 2-3 training
opportunities with current NCFC Classic teams after which point they will be provided an assessment from an Age Group Director and potentially offered placement within the Classic Program. Any player who has been carded to an outside NCYSA
organization during the current season and wishes to be given an in-season individual assessment MUST be released from their current NCYSA registered club before stepping on the field to be evaluated.
To register for an In-season Individual Assessment, please create a player account at
www.NCFCYouth.com and register for an assessment. An Age Group Director will then be in touch with you within a few
days.
*Supplemental Tryouts and Individual Assessments are used exclusively to add to existing Classic rosters, provided space is available. All team formation occurs at the Annual Club Tryouts and there is no guarantee of space being available in an age group after the initial tryout process is completed.
Seasons
U11-U14 Classic teams play a 10-month season beginning in August. U15-U19 Girls teams play a 5 month season August-December, and U15-U19 Boys teams play a 5 month season January-May to allow players to play on their high school teams during the alternating season.
Fall 2020
Training (under Phase 2 protocols) will start the week of August 3. Games will start at the end of August/early September.
*Specific training and play dates will be released closer to the start of the season. Schedule/dates subject to change depending on North Carolina’s phased re-opening guidelines.
Take a look our Return-to-Play Protocols that we've put in place to ensure a safe and fun environment for our players, coaches, and families as we return to the fields.
Policies and Forms
Read more about Classic Policies including refunds, uniforms, insurance, and equipment.
Policies
NCYSA Medical Waiver
Parent Code of Conduct