JUNIOR ACADEMY

(Burlington Location)

Program Information

The Junior Academy stresses player development over results, and focuses on the development of individual skills, technique and basic game understanding in a training pool atmosphere. The program is recommended by US Soccer and the North Carolina Youth Soccer Association. Teams will be formed and will train in the Burlington area.

Jr Academy Program Details:

  • For players in the 8U-10U age groups
  • Player evaluation is required
  • Train 2 times per week
  • 8U teams play approx. 4-6 games per season, plus 1 festival/event per year
  • 9U-10U play approx. 6-8 games per season, plus 1 festival/event per season
  • Small sided format
  • Fall AND spring season commitment



Jr Academy 10U Red Program Details:

  • Player evaluation is required
  • Red teams will participate in the Jr Academy for the fall season and in the 11U NCYSA Classic league for the spring season
  • Train 3 times per week
  • Approx. 7-12 games per season
  • 2 festivals/tournaments per season
  • Fall AND spring season commitment


Registration

The Jr Academy program is currently full for the 2024 spring season.

Evaluations for returning Jr Academy players will be conducted in April, registration will open April 1st.

We will be holding evaluations in June to select players new to the program for the 2024-2025 soccer year.  Registration will open on May 1, 2024.


PREVIEW SESSIONS: For players currently participating in a recreation program, the NC Fusion Jr Academy staff is excited to offer an opportunity to experience the next level of programming. The Junior Academy program is for rising 8u-10u (birth years 2015-2017) players and is the developmental stepping-stone to competitive play. The Junior Academy stresses player development over results, and focuses on the development of individual skills, technique, and basic game understanding. If your player (birth year 2015, 2016, or 2017) is interested in participating in the Junior Academy in the '24-'25 soccer year (2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons), we'd like to invite your player to attend a Junior Academy Preview session run by our NC Fusion Jr Academy Staff:


Burlington:  May 3rd and May 10th : 6:00pm-7:00pm at Springwood Park, 1450 Springwood Church Rd, Burlington, NC



 

Players must register in advance to attend any Junior Academy preview session, there is no cost to attend. 

Players interested in being considered for the 2024/25 Jr Academy Program must register for the New Player Evaluations in the section below.

Register Here for Preview Sessions

New Player Evaluations: Players born in 2015-2017, who are NOT currently registered in the Jr Academy program,  are invited to participate in the player evaluations to be selected to participate during the 2024-25 soccer year (2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons).

Location Birth Year Age Group Field Location Day 1 Day 2 Start Time
Burlington 2017 8U Springwood Park 6/5 6/6 6:00pm
Burlington 2016 9U Springwood Park 6/3 6/4 6:00pm
Burlington 2015 10U Springwood Park 6/5 6/6 7:00pm
Register Here For Player Evaluations

FIELD LOCATIONS


Joe Davidson Park, 3715 Rural Retreat Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 

Springwood Park, 1450 Springwood Church Rd, Burlington, NC 27215   


Training Schedules

 The specific training schedule will be communicated closer to the start of the season.

Game and Tournament Schedules

Game dates will be provided by the program director at the start of each season and can be found on the team calendar in your PlayMetrics account.  Finalized game times, played at any NC Fusion facility, will be updated in your team calendar at least 7 days prior to the game date.


Away game times will be provided as soon as received from the hosting club.  Please be aware that we do not have control over the timing of the release of final game schedules when we are visiting another club.


Schedules are always subject to change due to last minute weather issues, coaching conflicts and opposing club decisions.

Important Dates

Date Description
May 3, 2024 Jr Academy Preview Session at Springwood Park Free of charge, Registration required
May 10, 2024 Jr Academy Preview Session at Springwood Park Free of charge, Registration required
April 22-25, 2024 Evaluations for returning Jr Academy Players Registration required
June 3-6, 2024 Evaluations for players new to the Jr Academy Registration required
Aug 5-8, 2024 Jr Academy Camp* - Proehlific Park Registration required
Aug 19, 2024 First week of fall season
Last Week of Fall Season Training
First Week of Spring Season Training
Spring Break
Last Week of Spring Season Training

                                                     * Not included in Jr Academy program fees and requires separate registration

Register Here for Jr Academy Camp

Jr Academy Camp is for players registered to participate in the Jr Academy program for the 2024 fall and 2025 spring seasons.

Program Fees

Uniforms & Fan Gear

Fees
Registration Fee $35*
8U (2017) $750
9U-10U (2015-2016) $950
10U Red team $1955

* $10 discount available until April 15 for returning Jr Academy players, until May 15th for new Jr Academy players

Payment Due Dates 8U (2017) 9U-10U (2015-2016) 10U Red Team
Acceptance Fee $150.00 $200.00 $250.00
July 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
August 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
September 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
October 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
November 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
December 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
January 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
February 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
March 15 $66.66 $83.33 $189.44
Total Fees $750.00 $950.00 $1.955.00

 REGISTRATION FEE: The registration fee is paid before evaluations, or supplemental evaluations. This fee covers a dry-fit training shirts, evaluators, and all admin associated with registration/placement process.             


PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full, 5 and 10 month payment plans are also available. There will be a $3.00 processing fee added to each payment.                 


PROGRAM FEES: Include all of the following: Coaches, director of soccer, administration, operating system, fields/facility maintenance, referee assignor fees, communication, insurance, training equipment, NCYSA dues, player cards, background checks, registrars, intent to play fees, coaching education, parent education, referee fees, tournament fees and coaches travel. Program fees are all inclusive except for the uniform.           


LATE PAYMENTS: Players will be ineligible to participate in training, games or tournaments if the account becomes 15 days past due.             


UNIFORMS: The cost of the uniform is not included in the program fees. We are entering the first year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All Jr Academy program are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2024-25 season.                       


CAMP FEES/ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS: Supplemental programming is not included and is optional, players must register for camps and additional programs.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - NC Fusion is dedicated to provide opportunities in sport to all youth, regardless of the ability to pay, to the extent that financial assistance funds are available. Up to 80 percent of program fees may be awarded based on demonstrated need. To apply, go to the Programs section in your PlayMetrics account and select the Financial Aid tab. You will need to be prepared to provide proof of income documents.

We will be entering the first year in a two-year Adidas uniform cycle for the 2024/2025 soccer year.  All Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform prior to the start of the fall season. 


A link to the Soccer.com online store to purchase the uniform will be provided to you prior to the start of the fall season.  All jersey numbers will be assigned.

Click here to purchase additional fan gear

Contacts

Name Position Email
Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler Associate Jr Academy Director - Burlington cvp@ncfusion.org
Patrick Bridges Head of Jr Academy Program pbridges@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org
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