Norcross Academy/select
Norcross Academy/Select Tryouts
Register here for SAPL, U12 Pre-ECNL, SCCL Academy/Select and Future Academy
Register here for U13-U19 ECNL Tryouts at Forsyth
Read more about UFA's Player Pathway and Programs
here.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: If your player intends to register for ECNL and/or ECNL Regional, be sure to register for ECNL tryouts in the Forsyth portal here. Should your player need a Plan B, they must also attend the Academy/Select tryouts at their preferred location. (Please go to www.unitedfa.org to choose your preferred UFA location.)
U7-U8 (2018-2019) - Future Academy
Parent Info Meeting: May 6, 2025
Time: 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Pinckneyville Pavilion (near Field 3)
RSVP here
Evaluations: May 13, 2025
Time: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Boys & Girls
Location: Pinckneyville Park Field 2
U9-U14 (2017-2012) - SAPL, U12 Pre-ECNL, SCCL Academy/Select
2025 - May 19-21 (Supplemental Tryout/Rain Date May 22)
Location: Pinckneyville Park
U09-U12 (2014-2017) - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
U13-U14 (2012-2013) - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Please register prior to 9:00 p.m. on May 17th to be included on rosters for tryouts. Players who are not registered prior to that time will be required to complete the online application at check-in before going out to the fields.
U15-U19 (2007-2011) - SAPL, SCCL Select
2025 - May 27-29 (Supplemental Tryout/Rain Date May 30)
Location:
Pinckneyville Park
U17/U19 (2007/08-2009) - 5:30-7:00 p.m.
U15/U16 (2010-2011) - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
U13/U14 GIRLS (2012-2013) - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
NOTE: Times/locations are subject to change.
Please register prior to 9:00 p.m. on May 25th to be included on rosters for tryouts. Players who are not registered prior to that time will be required to complete the online application at check-in before going out to the fields.
Please arrive 30 minutes early on the first day of tryouts to check-in.
What to wear and bring:
- Do not wear any club-identifying uniforms/apparel (including shirts, shirts or jerseys)
- Wear cleats and shin guards
- Bring your ball
- Lots of water
Click the links below for more information:
Click here for Team/Coach Projections
Click here for Academy/Select Fees
Click here for Age Group Information
TEAM ACCEPTANCE
Team acceptance emails will be sent as soon as the rosters are confirmed. Online Acceptance Registration MUST be completed, with payment, within 3 days to ensure a spot on the team.
Sign up here to volunteer at check-in!
Questions? Please contact norcross@unitedfa.org
IMPORTANT 2025 DATES:
U8 Info Meeting: May 6, 2025
U8 Evaluations: May 13, 2025
U9-U14 Tryouts: 5/19, 5/20, 5/21
U15-U19 Tryouts: 5/27, 5/28, 5/29
U8-U19 Uniform Fittings: 6/7 & 6/14
Team Camp: TBD
The Tryout registration link for Academy and Select will be live by May 1st. If your player would like to be evaluated for the upcoming soccer season with the United Futbol Academy, please be sure to register him/her online. Simply go to our website at www.UnitedFA.org, log into your account and search under AVAILABLE PROGRAMS for "2025-2026 NORCROSS Academy/Select Tryout Registration”. There is no cost to tryout. However, all players must register online. Players will not receive their tryout ID number until they have been registered.
Tryouts will be held on the dates set out below. Players should attend all 3 sessions for their age group.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND TRYOUTS, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF TEAM PLACEMENT AND NO SPOTS WILL BE RESERVED.
Please do the following:
1. Register online for tryouts
2. Click here to Notify Us
3. Notify your current coach
You may contact us upon your return to see if spots remain available and an evaluation may be scheduled.
UNIFORMS: Fitting and Order Information
As a part of our ongoing partnership with Arsenal Football Development, the Arsenal Pre-Game jersey is part of the Annual Uniform Requirement for all teams. The annual jersey will be available in the Lloyds online uniform catalog beginning with Uniform Fitting dates in June. All UFA players for the upcoming seasons, returning and new, will be required to purchase the annual Pre-Game jersey. (Please note: Arsenal changes their pre-game jersey style every year. That is why it is a required uniform item that needs to be purchased by all players annually.)
The upcoming season will be the first year of a two-year uniform cycle so all players need to place an order. Once your player's uniform order has been placed, there will be NO exchanges. With that in mind, players are strongly encouraged to attend a scheduled uniform fitting.
U8-U13 Uniform Fitting: June 7th at South Forsyth Soccer Complex
U14-U19 Uniform Fitting: June 14th at South Forsyth Soccer Complex
Times: tbd
Players will receive an email from orders@lloydssoccer.com. (Please be sure to add this in your email contacts so it does not go to spam.) This upcoming season will be the second year of a two-year cycle. All players will have to order the complete uniform package in June. Once the player's uniform order has been placed, there will be NO refunds or exchanges. With that in mind, players are strongly encouraged to attend a scheduled uniform fitting.
For questions, contact our Uniform Coordinator at norcrossuniforms@unitedfa.org.
Norcross Academy/Select FAQ
1. What is Academy/Select soccer?
Select soccer is more competitive than Recreational soccer. The training and coaching is carried out by licensed, professional soccer coaches. Compared to Recreational soccer, Select soccer requires a greater time and financial commitment from the parents and players. It mainly involves games in and around the metro Atlanta area, but potentially away games and tournaments can be in other parts of Georgia. Some teams attend out of state tournaments.
2. Is Academy/Select soccer that different from Recreational soccer?
Yes. Expectations for the players in Academy/Select soccer are much higher. There will be two 1½ hour practices per week, with one or two games per weekend. Higher level teams practice three times per week. In Recreational soccer, players are placed on a team on a first come first served basis, regardless of ability level. Academy/Select players are selected at Tryouts on ability.
3. What age groups does Academy/Select soccer apply to?
Academy is from U9 to U12. Select is from U13 to U19. Academy game scores are not recorded, whereas select teams are involved in divisional play with promotion and relegation opportunities.
4. Are the genders split?
Yes. The teams are split into boys and girls teams.5. How do I know which age group my son/daughter is in?
Refer to the Age Group Chart with calendar years here.
6. When are Tryouts?
Tryout dates are posted on this website and are held around the end of May for Academy and in early June for Select.7. How long is the commitment for?
Players registered for Academy and Select sign to play for their club for one year. The soccer year is split into two seasons. The Fall season runs from August to late November/early December and the Spring season which runs from February to May. If a player leaves their team part way through the calendar year, the full fee must still be paid. The expectation though, is that soccer is the player’s primary sport and the commitment is for the full year.8. How many teams are there in each age group?
It varies between age groups, but usually there will be between two to five teams per gender age group.9. What are the team levels in an age group?
Age groups are divided up into A, B, C, D and E level teams, with the A level being the top team. At UFA, these levels are given names respectively. Premier, Red, Gold, Black, White and Blue.10. Can a player move between teams?
Yes. The coaching staff will make this decision. In the Academy, players can be moved up or down, depending on their ability level, their rate of development and their commitment level. In Select, the structure is slightly more rigid. If the coaches agree, some players may club pass with other age-appropriate teams. Please refer to your league rules for specifics.11. Apart from regular season games, will the players go to tournaments?
Yes. Teams are required to do at least one pre season and one post season tournament each season. So with two seasons, this means a minimum of four tournaments per calendar year. Some higher level teams attend more than four tournaments.12. What is the financial cost of being on a Select team for a year?
It varies, depending on age group and team level and the number of tournaments that the team goes to. Please see our Policies & Procedures here.
The participation fee covers fields, insurance, practices, professional coaches and referees, during the regular season as well as the mandatory team camp.
If a player lives outside of Gwinnet County, there will be an additional out of county (OOC) fee added to the account balance during the checkout process, in the amount of $90 PER SEASON.
Academy/Select U7 - U14 Select: $180 (fall and spring, $90/season)
Select U15 – U19: $90 per season
In addition, there is the uniform cost of around $240 to $340. The manufacturers change uniform designs every two years.
Typically, with three-four tournaments, the total tournament fees along with coach expenses will come to around $250 per player, per calendar year. This figure does not include any hotel expenses for the player and family, if a hotel was necessary.
After Tryouts, all Academy and Select players are required to attend the August Team Camp. This team camp is two hours per day for five days, and the cost is included in the participation fees.
13. If my player cannot attend a particular tournament, do we still have to pay?
Yes. It is club policy that the tournament fees and expenses are divided equally between all rostered players for that team, regardless of whether the player can make the tournament or not.14. How many players on a team?
U9 to U10 will play 7v7. Usually, eight rostered players per team.
U11 and U12 will play 9v9. Usually, eleven rostered players per team.
U13 to U19 will play 11v11. Usually, fifteen rostered players per team.
15. How much playing time will my son/daughter get?
The guideline is at least the equivalent of half the game. Playing time will be affected by performance, ability, effort and commitment, both at practice and in games. This is a coaching staff decision.
16. Are players expected to attend every practice and every game?
Yes. If a player cannot make a practice or a game, the coach must be notified with as much advance notice as possible. Whilst it is expected that a player will be at each practice and game, it is accepted that sickness and special occasions may mean a player misses an occasional practice or game.17. What nights and times are practices?
It depends on the age group, coach and field availability. A team will either practice on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
U9 to U11 will usually practice from 5pm to 6.30pm.
U12 to U15 will usually practice from 6.30pm to 8pm.
U16 to U19 will usually practice from 8pm to 9.30pm.
18. Are there written codes of conduct for players and parents?
Yes. UFA has written codes of conduct for players and parents.
Parent Code of Conduct - click here
Player Code of Conduct - click here
19. Can anyone find out information about our child and their team?
Child safety is a paramount concern to United Futbol Academy. With that in mind, our policy prohibits staff members from communicating specific information about a child or team to any individual not listed in the child’s registration information. We appreciate your understanding.
