Recreation Program
Recreation soccer offers an introductory, fun playing environment for players of all skill levels between the ages of 4-19. Our Recreation Program uses fields in Cary, Garner, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Knightdale (coming soon!), Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Chatham County. NCFC Youth's Recreation Program is one of the largest volunteer-based soccer programs in the country.
Quick Facts- Offered in both the Fall (August - October) and Spring (February - May)
- Pre-K - Kindergarten: Have a combined practice and game on the weekend
- 1st grade - 12th grade teams: Practice 1/week with a game on the weekend
- Teams are led by volunteer coaches supported by NCFC Youth Recreation staff
- Focus is on fun!
- Access to Athletic Training staff included in club fess
Return-to-Play Protocols
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Return-to-Play Protocols put in place for the season to ensure a safe and fun environment for our players, coaches, and families.
Registration for New Users
New this season, we will be using PlayMetrics as our Registration Database! All new users must create an account through PlayMetrics in order to register for any of our programs. Click here to learn more about the registration process, and how to get set up.
Registration for Returning Users
Already have a PlayMetrics account? Please log back into PlayMetrics using the app or by
clicking here.
Age Groups & Format (2021-2022)
| Grade | Age Range | Format | Game Length | Practice |
| Pre-K | 7/1/2016 - 8/31/2017 | 2v2 | 32 min
| Combined w/ game |
| Kindergarten | 7/1/2015 - 8/31/2016 | 4v4 | 32 min | Combined w/ game |
| 1st - 2nd grade | 7/1/2013 - 8/31/2015 | 4v4 | 48 min | 1x per week |
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3rd - 4th grade |
7/1/2011 - 8/31/2013 |
7v7 |
50 min | 1x per week |
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5th - 6th grade | 7/1/2009 - 8/31/2011 | 9v9 |
60 min | 1x per week
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| 7th - 12th grade | 1/1/2003 - 8/31/2009 | 11v11 |
70 - 90min | 1x per week |
Kickstarters
For our youngest players, Kickstarters is an introductory Recreation program for players, ages 2.5 - 4 years old. Each session will be focus a skill of the day using themed games to promote movement education, physical coordination and positive relationships.
Click here to learn more about Kickstarters.
Important Dates
Fall 2021
| June 25 | Early Bird Deadline |
| July 19 | Registration Deadline
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| August 9 | Team Assignments and Practice Info Released
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| August 16-20 | First Week of Practices (1st - 12th Grade) |
| August 21 | Pre-K 1st Play Date |
| August 23 | Game Schedules Available |
August 28-29 |
Kindergarten - 12th Grade 1st Play Date |
| September 4-5 | No Games (Labor Day Weekend) |
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October 9-10 |
No Games (Columbus Day Weekend) |
| October 23-24 | Last Kindergarten - 12th Grade 1st Play Date* |
Location and Fields
| Raleigh | Cary |
| Durham/Chapel Hill (DCH) | Chatham County |
Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina (HSFV)
| Garner |
| Knightdale | Wake Forest |
Players select a designated region during registration, which helps determine team assignment. Our intent is to place players on age appropriate teams in their selected area and use home addresses to try and keep kids in the same neighborhood on the same team.Field Locations and Maps
Club Fees
Recreation players will be required to pay the Recreation Club Fee upon registration. Club fees help cover the costs of fields, referees, coaching education, US Club Soccer fees, and program administration.
Single Season (Fall or Spring)
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Age Groups
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Early Bird Single Season |
Regular Single Season |
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Pre-K - Kindergarden | $100 |
$125 |
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1st - 2nd Grade
|
$125 |
$150 |
| 3rd - 12th Grade | $150 | $175 |
Full Year (Fall and Spring)
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Age Groups
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Early Bird Full Year* | Regular Full Season |
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Pre-K - Kindergarden |
$145 | $170 |
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1st - 2nd Grade
|
$195 | $220 |
| 3rd - 12th Grade | $245 | $270 |
*Players may only register for the Full Year in the fall.
Refund Policy
Uniform Fees
Fall 2021 is the start of our 2 year uniform cycle. All players (returning and new) will be required to purchase the NCFC Youth Recreation uniform kit through SOCCER.com. The 2021-2023 Recreation kit includes 2 jerseys (one navy and one red) along with navy shorts and navy socks.
Pre-K
All Pre-K players are required to purchase the adidas NCFC Youth Recreation jersey through SOCCER.com. Players will only need to purchase the navy (home jersey). Ordering details will be released in early June.
Kindergarten - 6th Grade
All Kindergarten - 6th Grade players are required to purchase the adidas NCFC Youth Recreation kit through SOCCER.com. Players will need to purchase both the navy (home) jersey and red (away) jersey, along with navy shorts and socks. Ordering details will be released in early June.
7th - 12th Grade
All 7th - 12th Grade players are required to purchase the adidas NCFC Youth Recreation kit through SOCCER.com. Players will need to purchase both the navy (home) jersey and red (away) jersey, along with navy shorts and socks. Once team assignments are released (August 9th), players should seek their jersey number from their coach prior to ordering.
*The Recreation Uniform Kit will be used by NCFC Youth players through Spring 2023.
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Age Group
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Cost
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Pre-K | $17 - $21
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| Kindergarten - 6th Grade | $56 - $63 |
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7th - 12th Grade | $63 - $70 |
Policies and Forms
Read more about Recreation Policies including Player and Parent Code of Conduct, Refund policy, and Abuse Prevention.
Policies