Youth Soccer
2023 Program Dates
| League Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Spring Registration (Save $10 per registration) *Space is limited, first-come, first serve. | October 12, 2022 - January 19, 2023 |
| Spring Registration (late) | January 20 - January 31, 2023 |
| Spring Coaches Meeting | TBD |
| First Touch Season Dates | March 6 - April 27, 2023 |
| Spring Youth Soccer Season Dates (U5-U16) | March 4 - May 13, 2023 |
| 2023 Fall Registration | May - July |
| 2023 Fall Season | August - October |
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.
Teams are randomly assigned.
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: $70-$90
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 and Fees
| League | Eligible Birth Dates: | Spring 2023 Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First Touch | August 2018- July 2019 | $70 |
| Under 5 | August 2017- July 2018 | $75 |
| Under 6 | August 2016 - July 2017 | $75 |
| Under 7 | August 2015 - July 2016 | $75 |
| Under 8 | August 2014 - July 2015 | $75 |
| Under 9 | August 2013 - July 2014 | $85 |
| Under 10 | August 2012 - July 2013 | $85 |
| Under 12 | August 2010 - July 2012 | $90 |
| Under 16 | August 2006 - July 2010 | $90 |
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.
League schedules below are listed by gender and age group.
Mondays & Saturdays:
U5 boys - 6:00-6:45pm/9:00-9:45am
U7 boys - 6:15-7:00pm/9:00-9:45am
U9 boys - 6:15-7:15pm/9:30-10:30am
U12 girls - 6:00-7:15pm/9:00-10:15am
Tuesdays & Saturdays:
U6 boys - 6:00-6:45pm /11:00-11:45am
U8 boys - 6:15-7:00pm /11:00-11:45am
U9-U10 girls - 6:00-7:00pm/12:00-1:00pm
U12 boys - 7:15-8:30pm/10:30-11:45am
U16 boys – 7:15-8:45pm/12pm, 1:30pm, or 3pm
Thursdays & Saturdays:
U5 girls - 6:00-6:45pm/10:00-10:45am
U6 girls - 6:00-6:45pm/10:00-10:45am
U7 girls - 6:15-7:00pm/12:00-12:45pm
U8 girls - 6:15-7:00pm/12:00-12:45pm
U10 boys – 6:00-7:30pm/9:00-10:30am
U16 girls - 6:00pm-7:30pm/9:00am or 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.
Use this Application Link to fill-out a background check that is mandatory for all soccer coaches and assistant coaches.
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.