Recreation Soccer
The NCFC Youth Recreation Program is one of the biggest soccer programs in the country with more than 6,000 players annually. Our Recreation Program serves Cary, Garner, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill and other surrounding communities. Games are played in the Fall and Spring, and Scott Becker is the Recreation Director.
Registration
Registration for the 2017-2018 Recreation seasons is open! Register by July 17 to be guaranteed a spot on a Recreation team.
We are using a new platform for our registration this year so all families must create a family account (under parent/guardian's name) first, and then register for the desired programs.
Fall 2017 Registration
Step-by-step instructions
Guía de Registro
4 Year Old Program
Our U4 Recreation Program will be returning for the Fall 2017 Season with limited spots. Please register early!
U4 Program
Ages
Kids ages 4-19 are able to play in the Recreation Program. Check the birth year chart to find the appropriate age group.Birth year chart
Player Pathway/Program Comparison
Not sure what program is right for your player? Check out the different programs we offer and at which age groups.
Player Pathway/Program Comparison
Seasons
Recreation soccer is played in the Fall (end of August - end of October) and Spring (mid February - end of April). Players have the option of registering for both seasons ("full year") or one season.
Important Dates & Practice Schedule
| June 26 | Early Bird Registration Deadline | | Sept. 16-17 | Play Date #3 |
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| July 17 | Guaranteed Placement Date* | | Sept. 23-24 | Play Date #4 |
| August 5 | Coaches Meeting and Coaches Education | | Sept. 30- Oct. 1 | Play Date #5 |
| August 14 | Practices start
(U5/U6 begins Aug 26) | | Oct. 7-8 | Play Date #6 |
| August 26-27 | Play Date #1: games start & teams start normal routine (U7-U18: 1 practice/wk & 1 game/wk) | | Oct. 14-15 | Play Date #7 |
| Sept. 2-3 | NO GAMES- Labor Day | | Oct. 21-22 | Play Date #8 |
| Sept. 9-10 | Play Date #2 | | Oct. 28-29 | Rain/Make-up Weekend |
*Registration remains open after this date
Location & Fields
During registration, parents select Cary, Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Holly Springs/ Fuquay-Varina (HSFV), or Durham/Chapel Hill (DCH), which determines where practices (and games for younger players) are held. We place players on teams in the selected area and uses home addresses to try and keep kids in the same neighborhood on the same team.
U5-U9: Games & practices located in selected area
U10-U19: Games can be at other areas in the NCFC system
Text Alerts: Text NCFCREC to 84483 to receive NCFC Youth Recreation alerts from us. Text alerts include game/practice cancellations, weather updates and other emergency or last minute information.
Field Locations & Maps
Club Fee
Recreation players must pay the Recreation Club fee upon registration. Club fees help cover the cost of fields, referees, coaching education, North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) fees, and administration to run the program.
| Age Group | Early Bird Single Season | Regular Single Season
| Early Bird Full Year | Regular Full Year Rate |
| U5-U6 | $100 | $125 | $160 | $185 |
| U7-U8 | $125 | $150 | $185 | $210 |
| U9-U10 | $145 | $170 | $220 | $245 |
| U11-U19 | $150 | $175 | $245 | $270 |
Club Fee
Fall 2017 Uniforms
All U5-U12 Players are required to purchase the Adidas NCFC Youth Recreation jerseys. Players will need to purchase both the navy and the red jerseys. The Recreation "home" game jersey is Navy.
U13-U19 Recreational players' uniforms are organized by their coach, so they are not required to purchase these uniforms.
Uniform Kit
Coaches
All Recreation Coaches are volunteers and generally parents of players on the team. Coaches are tasked with teaching the basic skills and fostering a supportive and fun environment for all players. Coaching Education classes are held each season to help coaches learn the appropriate soccer activities and gain valuable tools to help them on the field.
Coaches Info
Skill Level
Recreational soccer is designed for beginning to advanced players with a focus on FUN.
U5-U6
Our U5-U6 program is organized in a different manner due to the age and ability level of the youngest players.
-U5-U6 teams have "1 event" on the weekend - generally held on Saturdays
-The event consists of a practice and game combination
-The event starts at the time listed on the schedule. First, players will practice for 30 minutes, then have a 5 minute break, then play a 32 minute game. The game is broken into FOUR 8-minute quarters.
-The volunteer coaches run practices and both head coaches act as referees during the game
Policies
Read more about NCFC Recreation Policies including refunds, uniforms, insurance, and equipment.
Policies
Access your Family Account
Thanks to Blue Sombrero and Dick's Team HQ we are using a new registration platform that allows you to login to your Family Account at anytime. Click the "login" button located in the top righthand corner of NCFCYouth.com website. Login to your account to update contact information, register for programs, and more!
Login
FAQS
Frequently Asked Recreation Questions
FAQs