RECREATION -  7U - 19U

Program Information

Youth soccer players in blue and white sprint across a sunny field, chasing the ball.

The NC Fusion Recreation program is open to 6-19 year old players.  The program is designed to offer the best learning environment for your kids to enjoy the game of soccer, emphasizing participation over competition. Our program will have smaller teams to ensure that kids get more one-on-one time with their coach and more touches on the ball. In the NC Fusion Recreation program, there will be no pressure to score goals or to win games but rather an emphasis on having fun while at the same time instilling a love and respect for the game.


Our goal is to provide your child with the opportunity to reach his or her potential (and to develop a healthy, active lifestyle) while at the same time teaching them teamwork, responsibility and commitment.


If interested in a higher level of competition, details can be found here. 

Program Details:

  • All teams are coached by parent volunteers
  • One practice per week during an approximate 8-week season
  • 7 games minimum are scheduled during the course of the season
  • Training night and location selected during registration process
  • Parent coaches supported by NC Fusion recreation program director and staff
  • Fall and Spring seasons offered
  • Program fees $135-$155 dependent upon age
  • One-time uniform purchase approximately $40



Complementary Program:

* Players must be registered in the recreation program in order to participate.

Fusion Futures Program - for players in the 7U-10U age groups, includes additional training. 

Futures information and registration

Parent Coaches

Rules of the Game

Parent Coaches & Rules of the Game

Fusion Recreation relies 100% on parent coaches, no experience needed, their primary role is to create a fun environment for the players.  Please consider volunteering! We provide everything you need for a successful season: weekly practice sessions/curriculum, coaching equipment (cones, pinnies, soccer balls), and director support/oversight. If interested or have any questions, please contact Andrew Fleming at afleming@ncfusion.org.

Registration

Director, Andrew Fleming, will guide you through the registration process in the video above. 

GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE


Every Kid Sports believes every child should have the opportunity to play sports—regardless of their financial situation.


The Every Kid Sports Pass provides up to $150 per eligible child, three times per year, to help families pay for youth sports registration fees. 


Families can apply in just a few steps. To learn more and get started, visit:  Every Kid Sports Pass


Every Kid Sports logo with slogan “WE PAY. KIDS PLAY.” and smiling children on a white background

We offer the recreation program in the fall and spring seasons in the Greensboro, Kernersville/High Point, Jamestown and Winston Salem areas.  You will select the recreation program closest to your home. 


The system will then provide you with a list of teams in your player's age group.  You may select a team based upon the training date and location that works best for you.  Ex. 10U G Bears Tues Truist - the 10U Girls Bears team trains on Tuesdays at the Truist Sports Park.   If you'd like your child to participate on the same team as another friend, just be sure to select the same team! See the map below to determine the location nearest your home.


All returning players from the 2026 fall season will have priority to re-join the same team for the 2027 spring season.  New players may be placed on a different team if all returning players have registered by December 9th. New players will be contacted if they need to be moved to a new team.


What if my child wants to play with their friend/sibling in an older age group? Please register your player for a team in their correct age group and contact Recreation Director Andrew Fleming (afleming@ncfusion.org) to request a change.  Our governing state association, NCYSA, does not allow players to play in a younger age group.



Note: To allow all players the appropriate playing time, once a team is full, additional players can no longer be added.

December 9th is the deadline for returning players to be guaranteed a spot on their team.  Open enrollment for new players begins on December 10th. 

Greensboro registration Jamestown registration Kernersville registration Winston Salem registration

FAQs

  • Can my child play in a different age group?

    A player may ‘play up’ one age group, but may not ‘play down’ an age group.  If a player would like to play in an age group one year older than his/her birth year, they should register for a team in their own age group and then email Andrew Fleming (afleming@ncfusion.org) to be transferred up an age group.



  • Are age groups changing for the 2026 fall season? Can I stay on my current team?

    US Soccer has decided to use the Aug 1 - July 31 twelve month period to determine age groups beginning in the Fall of 2026.  We will follow suit in the Fall of 2026. Teams that are currently formed based on the Jan 1 - Dec 31 twelve month period may stay together, which means that some of the players will be ‘playing up’ an age group.


    Click HERE to view the new 2026 fall age groups.


  • What should I do if my team is full when I'm trying to register, or if I don't see my team in the registration process?

     If you do not see your team in the registration process, it is most likely because the team is full, or the team is in a different age group than your player.  If you would like to play up one age group, you may do so by registering in your own age group and emailing Andrew Fleming. (afleming@ncfusion.org)  If the team is full, the coach must email Andrew Fleming and give specific permission to add your player and exceed the roster cap.


  • Do I need to purchase a new uniform this season?

    A player may wear last season’s uniform.  A player does not need to buy a new uniform each season or if they change teams.  If a player does not have the uniform, or it has not been delivered to them, they may still play and should bring a white t-shirt and a light blue t-shirt.  White is for the home team and light blue is for the away team.


  • How can I check the team for which I am registered?

    To check the team for which you have registered, log in to your playmetrics account and select your child’s name.  Then select ‘registrations’ and you should see the team.  You will not see practice schedules, rosters, or coaches in your playmetrics account until approximately one week before the season begins.


  • When will my uniform arrive? What can I do if I received or ordered the wrong size?

    Soccer.com is an online retail store, NC Fusion has limited ability to assist with customer service issues.  For recreation uniform customer service, please contact custserv@sportsendeavors.com or call 1-800-950-1994.  We apologize that we do not have access to inventory or knowledge of orders as Soccer.com is a separate entity.


  • When will I see my game schedule?

    Game schedules are published to the playmetrics account.  This usually occurs during the first week of practices.  A team should be scheduled for 7-8 games.  Games are typically on Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm, but can be on Friday nights or during practice if necessary.  Games may be scheduled on Sunday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm if necessary due to rain outs, or field availability issues.


  • Will I ever have two games in one day?

    Why would that occur?  If there is an odd number of teams in an age group, there will be a team with a double-header each weekend so that everybody gets to play.  When a team has a double-header in a weekend, the scheduler attempts to schedule them on Saturday with one time slot of rest in between the two games.  This is done so that parents do not need to go to the fields on both Friday and Saturday, and so that they don’t go all day on Saturday i.e. 9 am game and 3 pm game.


Practice & Game Locations

Within the registration process, you will be able to select the practice location closest to your home.


Games may be played within your geographic location at any of the fields listed below.

Important Spring Dates

Date Description
Oct 26, 2026 Registration open for Spring Season RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY
Dec 10, 2026 Registration open for Spring Season NEW PLAYERS
Saturday, March 6, 2027 Practice/Scrimmage WS League Last day for full refund WS League
Saturday, March 13, 2027 Practice/Scrimmage WS and GSO League Last day for full refund GSO League
Week of March 15 Weekday Practices Begin
March 20 First Games for WS League
April 3 First Games for GSO League
April 10, 17, 24 Weekend Games Fri-Sun
May 1 Weekend Games Fri-Sun
May 8 Games U7-U8, U14 +
May 8 Festival/Tourn U9-U13 (included in reg. no need to sign up or pay extra)
May 14-16 Fusion Cup Tourn (optional and extra for rec teams)
May 10 - May 20 Possible Weeknight Games WS League
May 22 Weekend Games GSO League
May 24 - June 4 Possible Weeknight Games GSO League





Week day training sessions will be 5:30pm-6:30pm

 or

6:30pm -7:30pm


The 7U-19U game schedule will be published in your PlayMetrics account during the 1st week of practices. 

Uniforms

We are excited to offer a new kit for the upcoming 2025 fall recreation season! 


All new and returning 7U+ players are required to purchase the NC Fusion uniform, which includes 2 jerseys. The new uniform kit may be worn through the fall of 2028. 


Players will also need shorts, socks, shin guards, cleats, a soccer ball and water bottle. These items may be purchased at any retailer. 

  • 7U- 8U = Size 3 soccer ball
  • 9U-12U = Size 4 soccer ball
  • 13U+ = Size 5 soccer ball


All players are expected to wear the NC Fusion jersey with any shorts and socks to each game.  Comfortable athletic gear, including shin guards with socks on top, should be worn to practices.





Contacts

Name Position Email
Andrew Fleming Recreation Director afleming@ncfusion.org
Kiley Cirillo Head of Soccer Operations kcirillo@ncfusion.org
Kristen Strain Chief Administrative Officer kstrain@ncfusion.org