Youth Soccer
Program Dates
| League Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2023 Fall Registration | May 8, 2023 - July 7, 2023 |
| Late Fall Registration (*Space is limited, first-come, first serve) | July 8, 2023 - July 19, 2023 |
| First Touch Fall Season Dates | August 22 - October 5, 2023 |
| Fall Youth Soccer Season Dates (U5-U16) | August 19 - October 26, 2023 |
| 2023 Fall Coaches Meeting and Clinic | Saturday, August 5th from 9am-11am at Kessler Mountain Regional Park |
| 2024 Spring Registration | October 9, 2023 - January 19, 2024 |
| Late Fall Registration (*Space is limited, first-come, first serve) | January 20 - January 31, 2024 |
| First Touch Spring Season Dates | March 5 - April 25, 2024 |
| Spring Youth Soccer Season Dates (U5-U16) | March 2 - May 11, 2024 |
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 every Fall season.
Ages: 3-16 years of age
We offer a 'First Touch' soccer program for those with birth dates between August 2019-July 2020.
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-$110
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
Registration is now open for Fall 2023 Soccer OR Full Year (Fall 2023-Spring 2024).
Youth Soccer Age Groups and Fees
A $10 late fee will be added if you register after July 7, 2023.
| League | Eligible Birth Dates: | Fall 2023 Fee | Full Year 2023-2024 Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Touch | August 2019- July 2020 | $60 | N/A |
| Under 5 | August 2018- July 2019 | $75 | $100 |
| Under 6 | August 2017 - July 2018 | $75 | $100 |
| Under 7 | August 2016 - July 2017 | $75 | $100 |
| Under 8 | August 2015 - July 2016 | $75 | $100 |
| Under 9 | August 2014 - July 2015 | $85 | $110 |
| Under 10 | August 2013 - July 2014 | $85 | $110 |
| Under 12 | August 2011 - July 2013 | $85 | $110 |
| Under 16 | August 2007 - July 2011 | $85 | $110 |
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 fall soccer registration deadline.
- Call the Parks and Recreation office 479-444-3471 to have staff help you fill out a soccer registration form.
- Turn in a completed Pagnozzi Parker Scholarship form and a copy of the Soccer Registration receipt to Pagnozzi Parker Charities.
- 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.
Kessler Field Map - Fall 2023
Schedules
FALL 2023: Schedules are subject to change. League schedules below are listed by gender and age group.
Mondays and 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 and 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 and 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 – 6:15-7:15pm/10:45-11:45am
- 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 2019 - July 2020. 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 20-30 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.
U5-U16 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.