Recreational Youth Soccer
Overview:
FC Cary has been providing a youth recreational soccer league since 2000. Our focus is on the development of youth players through participation and competition. We provide spring and fall leagues for ages 4 to 17. Age groups are set at the beginning of each season based on total registration.
All recreational teams are co-ed.
League Format:
Playing divisions and format may vary from season to season based on registration numbers.
Here are the current playing division and game formats.
|
Division |
Versus |
Game Breakdown |
Ball Size |
Heading Allowed |
Ages |
|
U6 |
5v5 |
8 x 5 min periods |
Size 3 |
No |
U4, U5, U6 |
|
U8 |
8v8 |
4 x 12 min periods |
Size 3 |
No |
U7, U8 |
|
U9 |
8v8 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 4 |
No |
U9 |
|
U10 |
8v8 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 4 |
No |
U10 |
|
U11 |
8v8 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 4 |
No |
U11 |
|
U13 |
11v11 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 5 |
No |
U12, U13 |
|
U15 |
11v11 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 5 |
Yes |
U14, U15 |
|
U18 |
9x9 |
2 x 25 min periods |
Size 5 |
Yes |
U16, U17, U18 |
Soccer Season:
- The spring season typically begins in late February and ends in May.
- The fall season typically begins in August and ends in October.
Teams practice and play in the Cary/Apex area. Our primary location is Green Hope Elementary School which is located in Cary. Additional fields are used in the Cary area as needed.
