KINDERGARTEN
About the Program
Our Kindergarten league plays on the weekends and consists of a 30-minute practice, followed by a 32-minute 4v4 game. Teams are coached by volunteer parents/relatives, who are provided with NCFC age-appropriate practice sessions.
Locations are based on your region - Please see below "Locations" below.
Eligible Birth Years
- 7/1/2018-8/31/2019
Practices and Games
Our Kindergarten League DOES NOT have a weekday practice. Practice will take place 30 minutes before your weekend game, similar to a warmup. Start times will vary on Saturdays - Sunday games are possible, but not frequent.
**Games are 4v4 and approximately 32 minutes long. Start times will vary throughout the day from morning to mid-afternoon.
Sessions NEED INFO
Our Fall and Spring Kickstarters seasons consists of 6 Saturday sessions, each lasting 50 minutes. Players will practice in smalls group and play age appropriate activities.
| Region | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 9:00 - 9:50 am | 10:00 - 10:50 am | 11:00 - 11:50 am |
| Cary | 9:00 - 9:50 am | 10:00 - 10:50 am | 11:00 - 11:50 am |
| Chatham | 9:00 - 9:50 am | – | – |
| Durham | 9:00 - 9:50 am | – | – |
| Garner | 9:00 - 9:50 am | -- | -- |
| Knightdale | 9:00 - 9:50 am | – | – |
| Holly Springs | 9:00 - 9:50 am | - | - |
| Wake Forest | 9:00 - 9:50 am | 10:00 - 10:50 am | - |
Important Dates NEED INFO
Kickstarters Fall 2023 Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| September 9th | Session #1 |
| September 16th | Session #2 |
| September 23rd | Session #3 |
| September 30th | Session #4 |
| October 7th | Session #5 |
| October 14th | Session #6 |
| October 21st | Makeup #1 |
| October 28th | Makeup #2 |
*If a session is postponed due to inclement weather or poor field conditions, they will automatically be held on the appropriate makeup date. We promise to makeup as many as 2 postponed sessions.
Field Locations Spring 2023
*Fall 2023 locations to be confirmed in August 2023
Raleigh
WRAL Soccer Park
7700 Perry Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Abbotts Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Triangle Town Center Mall turf field 3751 Sumner Blvd #170, Raleigh, NC 27616
Halifax Park
1023 Halifax Street. Raleigh, NC 27604
Montessori School of Raleigh - Middle/Upper
7005 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Durham/Chapel Hill (DCH)
Eno Valley Elementary School
117 Milton Road, Durham, NC 27712
Garner
Centennial Park
1015 New Bethal Church Rd, Garner
Cary
Davis Drive Park, Field 4C
1610 Davis Dr, Apex, NC 27532
Chatham County
Perry Harrison
2655 Hamlets Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina (HSFV)
Holly Ridge Middle School
950 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Wake Forest
Heritage High School
1150 Forestville Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Envision Science Academy
590 Traditions Grande Blvd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Knightdale
Wake Stone Athletic Park
1209 Old Crews Road, Knight, NC
Club Fees & Uniforms
Our Kindergarten league requires the full NCFC recreation uniform. This includes a Red jersey top (Away), a Navy jersey top (Home), Navy shorts, & Navy socks. Please see below:
Additional Gear
Shin guards are required, and cleats are recommended. Please bring a Size 3 ball to your combined practice/game!
Volunteer Coaches
Our Kindergarten teams are led by volunteer parents, relatives, friends, former players, etc. - It is not possible without volunteers! Coaches must be 16+ and complete all Risk Management steps. If you are interested in coaching a Kindergarten team, please click HERE to complete an interest form.