WHAT IS NC YOUTH SOCCER CLASSIC LEAGUE
NC Youth Soccer Association is the state association affiliate of US Youth Soccer. Each state has a state level association that is a direct member organization of US Youth Soccer. NCYSA is the state association for North Carolina.
Our classic teams compete at the highest level within North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA), as well as in various tournaments across the state sanctioned by NCYSA.
These teams are coached by licensed and paid coaching staff, train 1-2 times a week, compete in 8-10 league games and will attend at least 1 tournament during the course of each season (Fall/Spring). Positions within the Classic Program are half-year long commitments for some teams, and 11 month commitments for others depending on age division.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Program highlights include
1. Train 1-2 times a week
2. Teams train on quality, maintained fields
3. Led by paid staff coaches
4. Goalkeeper specific training
5. Access to Athletic Training Facilities and Athletic Training Staff
TRYOUTS
All players must attend their age specific tryouts. Tryouts dates can be found here: CLICK HERE FOR TRYOUT DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS
There is NO FEE to attend a tryouts session for players. Players must register online to attend tryouts and complete their registration prior to attending a tryouts. There will be NO ON SITE REGISTRATION for tryouts. Only players that are registered through our online platform will be eligible to participate in tryouts.
Once tryouts are over, players will be selected to build teams for the 2024-2025 season. Players that are selected will be notified via e-mail that they've been selected for a team and they then should log in and "Accept Position" on the team.
Once they have "Accepted Position" they are required to begin making the necessary payments as defined in the payment structure.
ACCEPTING POSITIONS ON A TEAM
After tryouts are conducted players will need to "Accept" their position by logging into the "My Account" section of our site and either "Accepting" or "Declining" the position on the team.
Click here for support on "How to Accept Position" on the team
https://stacksports.my.site.com/helpcenter/s/article/SportConnectSupportClubProduct228187867ParentRegistrationFAQs#q15
How to Accept Place on Team and Select Payment Plans
https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/9442/docs/howtoacceptplaceonteamtutorial.pdf
PAYMENT PLANS
Players and parents are offered optional payment plans. These plans are designed to keep our program affordable for all families. Payment plans can be seen here:
https://www.lumberriverfc.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1704826
PAYMENT DUE DATES AND LATE PENALTIES
Payments are due on the 5th of each month. After the 5th of each month, a $20 late fee will be added to the payment for that period and the account holder will be responsible for paying the payment portion, as well as the late penalty, before the players Player Card can be re-issued to the team manager/coach. Players who have outstanding balances or late fees are subject to having their Player Card revoked and will be deemed ineligible to participate in training and/or matches.
SEASONAL DATES
Please be aware of the following information:
1. U11-U14 Boys/Girls Play Fall and Spring seasons. This is reflected in the travel soccer fee
2. U15-U19 Girls play ONLY Fall season, and U15-U19 Boys play ONLY Spring season. This is reflected in the travel soccer fee also.
TOURNAMENT ENTRY
Players on our Classic Program teams will be entered into the "Kepner Presidents Cup" or the "USYS State Cup" depending on assessed ability throughout their Classic league season. These are the two highest level tournaments in the state each year, and only NCYSA affiliated teams are eligible to attend!
All teams will have the opportunity to participate in one of these tournaments, and the price of the tournament is included in the Classic Program Club Fee. There are no additional charges for participation in these tournaments. However, if each team and coach selects to attend an additional tournament throughout the year, there could be an additional charge of $50-$60 per player. Those additional tournaments are solely up to each individual team, parents and coach.
