Youth Soccer
2022-2023 Program Dates
League Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| 2022 Fall Registration (early) (Save $10 per registration) |
May 17 - July 7 |
| 2022 Fall Registration (late) |
July 8 - July 20 |
| 2022 Fall Season Dates |
August 20 - October 29 |
| 2022 First Touch Dates |
August 23 - October 6 |
| 2023 Spring Registration |
October - February |
| 2023 Spring Season Dates |
March - May |
Youth Soccer Overview
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation offers a recreation youth soccer program for girls and boys ages three to sixteen. The program emphasizes an environment that is fun for all ages and skill levels. The program aligns with the following core values: Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Emphasize Fun and Skill Development.
Ages: 3-16 years of age
We offer a 'First Touch' soccer program for those with birth dates between August 2018-July 2019.
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: $75-$125
Schedules: Teams play twice a week based on their league and gender. (Note: schedules are subject to change). The First touch program will play once a week for seven weeks.
Youth Soccer
Youth Soccer Age Groups & Fees
| League | If Born Between | Fall 2022 | Full Year 2022-2023 (Fall/Spring) |
| First Touch | August 2018- July 2019 | $70 | ---- |
| 5 & Under | August 2017- July 2018 | $75 | $100 |
| 6 & Under | August 2016 - July 2017 | $75 | $100 |
| 7 & Under | August 2015 - July 2016 | $75 | $100 |
| 8 & Under | August 2014 - July 2015 | $75 | $100 |
| 9 & Under | August 2013 - July 2014 | $85 | $110 |
| 10 & Under | August 2012 - July 2013 | $85 | $110 |
| 12 & Under | August 2010 - July 2012 | $90 | $125 |
| 16 & Under | August 2006 - July 2010 | $90 | $125 |
Pagnozzi Parker Scholarships
Apply for a Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship for financial assistance.
A Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship should be filled out 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.
Schedules
Schedules are subject to change.
Mondays & Saturdays:
5U boys - 6:00-6:45pm/9:00-9:45am
7U boys - 6:15-7:00pm/9:00-9:45am
9U boys - 6:15-7:15pm/9:30-10:30am
12U girls - 6:00-7:15pm/9:00-10:15am
Tuesdays & Saturdays:
6U boys - 6:00-6:45pm /11:00-11:45am
8U boys - 6:15-7:00pm /11:00-11:45am
9U-10U girls - 6:00-7:00pm/12:00-1:00pm
12U boys - 7:15-8:30pm/10:30-11:45am
16U boys – 7:15-8:45pm/1:30-3:00pm
Thursdays & Saturdays:
5U girls - 6:00-6:45pm/10:00-10:45pm
6U girls - 6:00-6:45pm/10:00-10:45pm
7U girls - 6:15-7:00pm/12:00-12:45pm
8U girls - 6:15-7:00pm/12:00-12:45pm
10U boys - 6:15-7:15pm/10:45-11:45am
16U girls – 6:00-7:30pm/9:00-10:30am
First Touch
Our First Touch Program is an introductory program for children whose date of birth falls between August 2018 - July 2019. A variety of activities and drills are used to introduce the fundamentals of soccer. Children in First Touch will play once a week for seven weeks. They will attend the session day and time they registered for. Each session consists of 25-35 participants and is instructed by Parks and Recreation staff in groups of 8 or less. All sessions will be played at Kessler Mountain Regional Park.
5U-16U Age Groups
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 via email or phone 479-575-8369 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 via email or phone 479-575-8369 for more information.