Registration and Info

Program Information

Recreation Program

The NCFC Youth Recreation Program is one of the largest volunteer-based soccer programs in the country, with more than 6,000 players annually. The Recreation Program serves Cary, Garner, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Offered to players ages 4-19, Recreation soccer offers an introductory, fun playing environment for players of all skill levels.

Registration

New users must create an account through BlueSombrero to register for available programs within our club.

Important Dates

Fall 2019

June 17	Early Bird Discount Deadline Return to Team Deadline*
July 12	Registration Deadline	September 14 - 15	#3 Play Date
August 7	Team Placement & Practice Schedule Released	September 21 - 22	#4 Play Date
August 12	Game Schedules Released	September 28 - 29	#5 Play Date
August 12 - 16	Practices Begin	October 5 - 6	#6 Play Date
August 24 - 25	#1 Play Date	October 12 - 13	#7 Play Date
August 31 - September 1 (Labor Day Weekend)	No Games	October 19 - 20	#8 Play Date
September 7 - 8	#2 Play Date	October 26 - 27	Rain Makeup

*applies players that played in our Recreation program during the Spring 2019 season

Spring 2020

December 18	Early Bird Discount Deadline Return to Team Deadline*	March 21 - 22	#4 Play Date
January 15	Registration Deadline	March 28 - 29	#5 Play Date
February 7	Team Placement & Practice Schedule Released	April 4 - 5	#6 Play Date
February 17	Game Schedules Released	April 11 - 12	No Games
February 17	Practices Begin	April 18 - 19	#7 Play Date
February 29 - 30	#1 Play Date	April 25 - 26	#8 Play Date
March 7 - 8	#2 Play Date	May 2 - 3	Rain Makeup
March 14 - 15	#3 Play Date	May 16 - 17	Rec Cup (Optional End of Season Team Event)

*applies players that played in our Recreation program during the Fall 2019 season

Age Groups & Format

Our Recreation Program is offered to players in Pre-K - 12th Grade. The program is designed for beginner level players and those looking to have fun. Our Recreation program encourages developmental growth but focuses on the love of the game in a positive and enjoyable environment.

Grade	Age Range	Format	Game Length	Practice
Pre-K	8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015	2v2	32 min	Combined w/ game
Kindergarten	8/1/2013 - 7/31/2014	4v4	32 min	Combined w/ game
1st - 2nd grade	8/1/2011 - 7/31/2013	4v4	48 min	1x per week
3rd - 4th grade	8/1/2009 - 7/31/2011	7v7	50 min	1x per week
5th - 6th grade	8/1/2007 - 7/31/2009	9v9	60 min	1x per week
7th - 12th grade	8/1/2001 - 7/31/2007	11v11	70 - 90min	1x per week

Location and Fields

Our Recreation Program serves:

Raleigh	Cary
Durham/Chapel Hill (DCH)	Garner
Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina (HSFV)	Wake Forest

Players select a designated region during registration, which determines where practices (and games for Pre-K - 3rd grade players) are. We place players on teams in their selected area and use home addresses to try and keep kids in the same neighborhood on the same team.

Pre-K - Kindergarten: Games/practice is located in your selected region.
2nd - 3rd Grade: Games and practices are located in your selected region.
4th - 9th Grade: Games can be at other areas in the NCFC system.

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)

Age Groups	Early Bird Single Season	Regular Single Season
Pre-K - Kindergarden	$100	$125
1st - 2nd Grade	$125	$150
3rd - 12th Grade	$150	$175

Full Year (Fall and Spring)

Age Groups	Early Bird Full Year*	Regular Full Year*
Pre-K - Kindergarden	$145	$170
1st - 2nd Grade	$195	$220
3rd - 12th Grade	$245	$270

*Players may only register for the Full Year in the fall.

Uniform Fees

All Pre-K - 6th Grade players are required to purchase the adidas NCFC Youth Recreation jerseys through SOCCER.com. Players will need to purchase both the grey (home jersey) and navy (away jersey) kits. Click here to learn more.

All 7th Grade teams are required to purchase adidas NCFC Youth Recreation jerseys through SOCCER.com. Teams will select 1 of 14 different colors to use as their home jersey in addition to the required grey alternate jersey/practice shirt. Click here to learn more.

8th - 12th Grade teams are NOT required to purchase adidas NCFC Youth Recreation jerseys through SOCCER.com. However, ALL teams must have two jerseys with numbers. We have a great uniform template that makes ordering easy and convenient. Teams can select from 1 of 14 different colors for your home jersey in addition to being able to get a grey alternate jersey/practice shirt. Click here to learn more.

*The current Uniform Kit will be used by NCFC Youth players through Spring 2021.

Uniform Size	Cost
Youth Kit	$48
Adult Kit	$51

Policies and Forms

Read more about Recreation Policies including refunds, uniforms, insurance, and equipment.

Policies

Helpful Links

Recreation Sponsors

Free Player Clinics

Kindergarten - 6th Grade players are invited to join Recreation Director Andrew Tait for our free Player Clinics throughout the season.

See our fall schedule and locations.

WakeMed

On or off the field, WakeMed's Urgent Care and ED provides top quality care across the Triangle.

WakeMed Urgent Care and ED Locations

Contact Us

Questions? Check out our FAQ page and if you still have questions contact your area administrator.

Raleigh: Mary Puckett
[email protected]

Cary, Garner, Holly Springs/Fuquay-Varina: Megan George
[email protected]

Durham-Chapel Hill, Hillandale, Wake Forest: Andrew Tait
[email protected]

Website Manager

North Carolina FC Youth