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Soccer Information:

Spring Season:	March 7 - May 9, 2020
Spring Season - ’First Touch’ ONLY	March 9 - April 18, 2020

Stay Informed:

Parents please make sure your account is updated to receive SMS text message alerts to stay informed in case of inclement weather during our soccer season. How to update Your Account To Receive SMS Messages

Volunteer Coaches:

We are glad you are interested in volunteering! Please be sure to indicate on the online registration form that you would like to coach your child’s team. If you do not have a child, but would like to coach, please reach out to Recreation Program Manager, Lacie Ballard (lballard@fayetteville-ar.gov) for more information. Here is the application link to fill-out a background check that is mandatory for all soccer coaches and assistant coaches: https://opportunities.averity.com/CFPR

Referees / First Touch Instructors:

Interested in being a referee or teaching soccer to little soccer stars? Reach out to Recreation Program Manager, Lacie Ballard (lballard@fayetteville-ar.gov) for more information.

Schedules
Registration & Fees
Overview
Levels

Schedules

2020 Kessler Field Map:

Kessler Soccer Field Map

2020 Spring Soccer Schedules:

5U GIRLS LEAGUE	5U BOYS LEAGUE
6U GIRLS LEAGUE	6U BOYS LEAGUE
7U GIRLS LEAGUE	7U BOYS LEAGUE
8U GIRLS LEAGUE	8U BOYS LEAGUE
9U GIRLS LEAGUE	9U BOYS LEAGUE
10U GIRLS LEAGUE	10U BOYS LEAGUE
12U GIRLS LEAGUE	12U BOYS LEAGUE
14U-16U GIRLS LEAGUE	14U-16U BOYS LEAGUE

Registration & Fees

Youth Soccer

League	If Born Between	Spring Fees
First Touch	Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016	$70
5 & Under	Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015	$70
6 & Under	Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2014	$70
7 & Under	Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013	$70
8 & Under	Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012	$70
9 & Under	Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2011	$80
10 & Under	Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010	$80
12 & Under	Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2009	$85
16 & Under	Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007	$85

Need Financial Assistance: Apply for a Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship

Note: You must apply for a Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship at least two weeks before the early spring soccer registration deadline.

1. Call the Parks and Recreation office (479) 444-3471 to have staff help you fill out a soccer registration form.

2. Turn in a completed Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship form and a copy of the Soccer Registration receipt to Pagnozzi Parker Charities.

3. We wait to hear back from Pagnozzi Parker Charities whether the scholarship has been approved.

Recreation program registrations are non-refundable. Requests for refunds in exceptional cases may be considered on a case by case basis in the circumstance of: relocation, medical condition, or injury, or as stated in the specific program refund policy. Approved refunds are subject to a 10% administrative fee. All requests for refunds must be made within 60 days of the original transaction and must be within the same calendar year.

Youth soccer registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable after the early registration deadline. If you register for the full year and choose not to participate in spring soccer, no refund will be given. All refunds will accrue a 10% administrative fee.

Overview

YOUTH SOCCER

Ages: 3-16 years of age

We offer a 'First Touch' soccer program for those with birth dates between January 2016-December 2016

Where: All games and practices will be played at Kessler Mountain Regional Park, located at 2600 W. Judge Cummings Rd.

Why: The core values for the youth soccer program: Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Emphasize Fun and Skill Development.

Registration: Includes Jersey, Shorts, and Socks or a t-shirt for First Touch participants. All players will need to purchase shin-guards as those are mandatory for practices and games. Once team assignments are made and uniforms ordered, registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Cost: $60-$85

Schedules: Teams play twice a week based on their league and gender. (Note: schedules are subject to change)

Levels

First Touch

Our First Touch Program is an introductory program children. Those born in 2016 are eligible for the 2019/2020 First Touch program. A variety of activities and drills are used to introduce the fundamentals of soccer. Children in First Touch will play Mondays and Saturdays or Thursdays and Saturdays depending on the group assigned. Each session consists of 20-25 participants and is instructed by Parks and Recreation staff. Games will be played at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.

5U-16U

Practices and games are held on Saturday mornings and one night during the week. Game times are based on age group, see the schedules tab. Games/practices will be played at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.

Contact Us

Parks & Recreation
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Parks & Recreation Building
1455 S. Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: 479.444.3471
Fax: 479.521.7714

Staff Directory

Coach and Parent Resources

U5 - U6 Crash Course
U7 - U8 Crash Course
U9 - U10 Crash Course
U12 - U19 Crash Course
Player Development Initiatives FAQ 2016-2017
US Soccer Player Development Initiatives

Facility Information

Practices/Games for U5-U19 will be at the new Kessler Mountain Regional Park, located at 2600 W. Judge Cummings Rd.

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