JUNIORS PROGRAM

Program Information


Within the Junior Academy Program, we offer two levels of play: Juniors (8U-10U) and Academy (9U-12U). 


OVERVIEW:


The Juniors Program (8U-10U) 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, Danville, VA,  Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge and Winston Salem regions. You will be able to select the location that is closest to your home.


Juniors Program Details:

  • For players in the 8U-10U age groups
  • Player evaluation is required
  • Train 2 times per week
  • Approx. 6-8 games per season
  • Small sided format
  • Teams will participate in 1 festival/event at the end of each season
  • Fall AND spring season commitment
  • Will train at home location (Burlington, Danville, VA, Greensboro, High Point/Jamestown, Oak Ridge,  and Winston Salem.





The Academy Program (9U-12U)  is designed for players seeking the highest level of training, competition, coaching & development in the club. The 9U Greensboro and Winston Salem teams will train in their home location. Pool teams will be formed in the 10U-12U age groups from players living within the Triad and will train at a central location at Ivey Redman Park (Kernersville). 



Click here for Academy Informaton

Registration


Player evaluations will be held to invite players to participate

in the Juniors Program for the upcoming spring season.


Interested players may register and attend the

supplemental tryouts in your area.


Winston Salem
December 4th

Truist Sports Park, 428 Twins Way, Bermuda Run

8U, 9U, 10U Boys and Girls (birth years 2016-2018)

6:00pm - 7:15pm



Greensboro 

December 5th

Bryan Park, 6105 Townsend Rd, Browns Summit

8U, 9U, 10U Boys and Girls (birth years 2016-2018)

6:00pm - 7:15pm






Please reach out to Chip Eakes, Head of Juniors Program, with any questions.

ceakes@ncfusion.org


Register HERE

Training, Game and Tournament Schedules


Boys teams based in Greensboro and Winston Salem will train on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Girls teams based in Greensboro and Winston Salem will train on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


Training days for teams based in Burlington, High Point /Jamestown and Oak Ridge to be finalized an posted soon. 


Trainings sessions may be 5:15pm-6:30pm OR 6:30pm-7:45pm.

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
April 25 Winston Salem Preview Session No fee, registration required
April 27 Greensboro Preview Sessions No fee, registration required
April 25 & May 2 High Point/Jamestown Preview Sessions No fee, registration required
April 27 & May 2 Burlington Preview Sessions No fee, registration required
May 2 Oak Ridge Preview Sessions No fee, registration required
May 6-May 13 Evaluations for New and Returning Players Registration required
July 28- 31 Jr Academy Camp* - Winston Salem Optional, Registration required
August 4-7 Jr Academy Camp* - Greensboro Optional, Registration required
August 4 Academy First Week of Training
August 25 Juniors First Week of Fall Season
September 6 First games
November 2 Last day of fall season
January 26 Academy First Week of Spring Season
February 9 Juniors First Week of Spring Season
March 9-13 WS Spring Break
March 30-April 3 GSO, HPJ, OR Spring Break
April 6-10 BUR Spring Break
April 27-30 Juniors Last Week of Spring Season
May 4-8 Academy Last Week of Spring Season

                                                       

Schedule subject to change


* Not included in Juniors program fees and requires separate registration

Program Fees


Fees
Registration Fee* $50
Juniors $950 ($425 for spring season)
9U Red $1,955
10U Red $1,985
10U Pre-ECNL $2,300
11U-12U Pre-ECNL $2,600

* $10 early bird discount available until April 15

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


PAYMENT OPTIONS: Fees may be paid in full 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 second  year in a 2-year uniform kit cycle. All NEW Jr Academy players are required to purchase a new uniform for the 2025-26 season.                       


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

Payment Plan Due Dates Fall and Spring Seasons Spring Season
Acceptance Fee $212.00 $200
July 15 $82
August 15 $82
September 15 $82
October 15 $82
November 15 $82
December 15 $82
January 15 $82 $56.25
February 15 $82 $56.25
March 15 $82 $56.25
April 15 $56.25
Total Fees $950.00 $425



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.

Contacts


Name Position Email
Chip Eakes Head of Juniors Program ceakes@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org