Norcross REcreational

Norcross Recreational Program Overview

NOTE: The UFA Recreational Program relies on Parent Volunteer Coaches. You may sign up as a volunteer when you register your child, or email us at norcrossrec@unitedfa.org to get started today!

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Our Recreational Program currently consists of players from the age of 2 through the age of 19. Please note that there is no skill level requirement at any age, i.e. we will have children of all levels participating on each team in our program. We have developed a system that provides both a fun and productive environment for players at all levels.


Register in November and take advantage of the $10 Early Bird Discount! Late Fee of $20 Begins January 15th!

U3 KICKSTART PROGRAM

UFA's Kick Start Program is for players born in 2023. This is UFA's introduction to soccer for any interested player. This is a success-based program designed to develop a player’s confidence and a life-long love of the game of soccer. The program is run as a parent/child clinic format. We will have a Central Trainer assisted by the parent/s of each player. We will work on soccer skills each week through a variety of games and activities. The 6-week long season. The participation fee per season is $105 which includes a t-shirt.

  • No set teams 
  • Central trainers 
  • (6) 45-minute clinics serving as practices/games 
  • Players are required to wear shin guards at all practices/games. 
  • Volunteer parents as assistant trainers


Time: Fridays 4:15-5:00 p.m. at Pinckneyville Park Soccer Complex


Dates: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24


U4 COED MINI LEAGUE

UFA Mini League Program currently consists of players from the age of 3 through the age of 4 (players who are born in the year 2022). This is a continuation of UFA's introduction to soccer for any interested player. This is a success-based program designed to develop a player’s confidence and a life-long love of the game of soccer. The Mini League program is run as a parent/child clinic format. We will have a Central Trainer assisted by the parent/s of each player. We will work on soccer skills each week through a variety of games and activities. The 6-week long season. The participation fee per season is $105 which includes a t-shirt.

  • No set teams 
  • Central trainers 
  • (6) 45-minute clinics serving as practices/games 
  • Players are required to wear shin guards at all practices/games. 
  • Volunteer parents as assistant trainers


Time: Fridays from 5:15-6:00 p.m. at Pinckneyville Park Soccer ComplexPark


Dates: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24

U6-U19 RECREATIONAL LEAGUE (Players born 2021-2007)

Register in November and take advantage of the $10 Early Bird Discount! Late Fee of $20 Begins January 16th!

Each U6 - U19 team requires a volunteer parent coach for each team, however we provide a professional trainer who works with U6 - U12 age group once a week. Although our focus is predominantly on the enjoyment of playing the game, we would also like to utilize our time effectively with the children by teaching them as much as possible about the skills needed to excel in the sport.


U6 teams will practice once per week (Monday or Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday if needed due to field space) and have a game over the weekend.

U8 - U19 teams will practice twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) and have a game over the weekend.

U6 - U19


Important Dates:

  • February 20 - Coaches Meeting
  • February 23 - Practices begin this week
  • March 7 - Games begin.
  • April 6-13 - Gwinnett County Spring break
  • WE WILL HAVE GAMES APRIL 4TH
  • MAY 9th weekend - Season ends


Participation Fees:

  • U6: $115.00 Participation Fee 
  • U8-U12: $135.00 Participation Fee 
  • U14: $140 Participation Fee
  • U16-U19: $150.00 Participation Fee 


U6-U19 Additional Fees:

  • Out of Gwinnett County fee of $90 (per season) is not included in the participation fees. If applicable, this fee will be added at check-out. UFA has a No Refund policy.
  • A $20 Late Fee will be applied to registration on July 16th for fall and January 16th for spring.
  • Additional Fees: Volunteer Fee - $10 per seasonal year (fall & spring = seasonal year). Volunteer coaches will receive a refund of the Volunteer Fee.


Uniforms:

The uniform kit ordering process has changed. Instead of the uniform fee being added to your cart at the time of registration, parents will be required to purchase the kit directly through Lloyd's Soccer online uniform store once they receive the email invite. You will be sent an Invite to the store approximately 1 month before the season starts; and within approximately two weeks of registration after that. Our recreational uniforms are intended to be used for three seasonal years, starting Fall 2023 through Spring 2026. Uniforms for Youth Sizes will be $60 plus $15 for shipping and handling. Adult sizes will be $62 plus $15 for shipping and handling. 

 

Please note, you need to order your player’s uniform as soon as you receive the email invite from Lloyds Soccer (orders@LloydsSoccer.com) with ordering instructions. Delaying the order may result in your player not having a uniform in time for the first game of the season.

 

What equipment is needed for the season?  

  • Players may wear either turf shoes or cleats for practices and games. 
  • Size appropriate soccer ball (U5-U8 = size 3).
  • Size appropriate soccer ball (U10-U12 = size 4, U13+ = size 5). 
  • Shin Guards are required for all practices and games


Special Requests 

As always, we will do our best to honor any special requests, but they are not guaranteed. The deadline for special requests are July 15th for the Fall and January 15th for the Spring. Special requests will not be considered after the deadline.

Refunds 
United Futbol Academy has a no refund policy. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Recreational Director, Tara Parrington at norcrossrec@unitedfa.org.

Rec Uniforms

Beginning in the Fall 2023 season, UFA moved to an online uniform ordering system with Lloyd's Soccer for our Recreational uniforms. Lloyd's Soccer has been our UFA uniform provider for over a decade and has provided exceptional quality and service to our families in that time. We will also be transitioning to a two-jersey uniform kit. This will allow us to have Home and Away jerseys on game days.


Why Change the Process Now?

Due to supply chain issues and shipping delays that we’ve experienced in the past, our Recreational Staff has been continually evaluating our uniform ordering processes for the past several years. We believe that the time is right to transition to online ordering so that our UFA Recreational families can order their child’s size as opposed to receiving the manufacturer’s recommended size for their age group. 


Lloyd's Soccer will be taking all uniform orders directly from every UFA family through a uniform ordering store and will ship your uniform directly to your doorstep!


Will the Uniforms Still Change Every Seasonal Year?

No, UFA uniforms will also transition to a multi-year uniform cycle. Our recreational uniforms are intended to be used for three seasonal years. Our three seasonal years will run from Fall 2023 through Spring 2026.


What Will the Uniform Kit Include and What is the Cost?

The mandatory Rec uniform kit will consist of a Home and Away Adidas jersey – Blue jersey (Home), Black jersey (Away), black Adidas shorts and black Adidas socks. The full kit must be initially purchased, and the cost will be $60 for youth sizes and $62 for adult sizes plus shipping and handling.


One of the benefits of the new uniforms we have selected will be that we can extend the time between style changes to help families save money. Because Lloyd's Soccer has the ability to provide individual replacement items, it will be easier than ever to order a new jersey, shorts or socks should your player lose or outgrow their current uniform individual pieces. 


How Does this Impact My Registration Fee?

The uniform ordering process and uniform fee will be completely separate from the program registration and fee starting in the Fall 2023 season. Parents will be required to purchase the kit through the Lloyd's Online Uniform Store once they’ve received an invite after completing their player’s registration. Please note, the uniform kit should be ordered as soon as possible after the email from Lloyd's Soccer (orders@LloydsSoccer.com) with ordering instructions has been received. Delaying the order may result in your player not having a uniform in time for the first game of the season.

Rec Uniform Sizing Chart

Norcross Recreational FAQ

  • What happens if we have another suspension or cancellation? 

    For our recreational members, we will offer a prorated refund. Amounts would differ depending upon the time of the season, how many weeks we were able to finish, etc.



  • Do you need prior experience to sign up for recreational soccer?

    No skill level requirement at any age, i.e. we will have children of all levels participating on each team in our Recreational program. We have developed a system that provides both a fun and productive environment for players at all levels.

  • When is registration?

    Registration for the fall season begins May 1st. Regular registration ends July 15th.  Beginning July 16th a late fee of $25 applies.

    Registration for the spring season begins November 1st. Regular registration ends January 15th for the spring season.  Beginning January 16th a late fee of $25 applies. 



  • When will someone contact us after registration?

    The club will begin contacting their teams one week prior to the first practice. If you have not heard from us before your team practice starts, please contact recreation director Tara Parrington at norcrossrec@unitedfa.org.

  • When does the season start?

    The first game of the fall season is the weekend after Labor Day, and the first game of the spring season is the first week of March.

  • When do the teams start practicing?

    Practices begin mid-August for the fall season and mid-February for the spring season.

  • What age group will my player participate in?

    Our registration system will automatically place your child in their appropriate age group based on the Georgia Soccer. Age Group chart - Click here for the link.



  • Can I make a Special Request for team placement?

    Although we try to honor player requests received before July 15th for the fall season and January 15th for the spring season, we also strive for parity among the teams to maximize the enjoyment for all players involved. Please note, all Special Requests will be considered, but are not guaranteed.

  • Can my player play up an age group?

    Generally, players will play in their own age group, but occasionally players will want to play up an age group.   Any player wishing to play up to the next age group must first be assessed and approved by the Recreational Director by the assessment date at the latest.  If approved, the Recreational Director will then go into the registration database and move the player to the division they will be playing up to.

  • Can my player play down an age group?

    No, per official rules and regulations, players are not allowed to play down in age groups, regardless of size, skill or handicaps. Even if a doctor’s excuse is received requesting that the player play down an age group, we still would not be able to grant that request.

  • Are the teams coed?

    Teams are coed for the U6 divisions. Beginning with U8 and up, the teams are gender specific. The only time that UFA will put together a coed team is if there are not enough participants in a specific age group, which happens occasionally in the U19 age group, but if the boys and girls do need to be placed together to form a team, all parents will be notified first and given the option to remove their player from the program.

  • What is the participation fee?

    Please see our webpage for details at https://help.playmetrics.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020665834-Understanding-PlayMetrics-Communication-Tools#Alerts%20(Team%20Manager%20Role%20and%20Above)



  • What is included in the participation fee?

    Soccer recreational league registration and insurance, referee fees, coaching education, league administration, at least (8) games for U6 -U19 age groups, and central professional training.

  • What equipment will my player need?

    Each player should have:


     Shin guards

    Age appropriate soccer ball - U5, U6, U7 and U8 divisions use a size 3 soccer ball. U10 & U12 use a size 4 soccer ball. U14, U16 and U20 use a size 5 soccer ball.  

    Water and/or sports drink. 

    Sunscreen is recommended for warm months.


  • What is the uniform process?

    Our recreational uniforms are intended to be used for three seasonal year. Players will be required to purchase a new uniform every third year of the uniform cycle.  The uniform cycle begins Fall 2021.  Players may opt to purchase a new uniform as sizes are outgrown but will not be required until the next uniform cycle.



  • How do I get my uniform?

    The uniforms are given to the coach and/or team manager prior to the first game and will be distributed at practice. We recommend the coach and/or team manager line up the children and distribute the uniforms according to size, smallest to largest or vice versa.

  • What is included in the recreational uniform package?

    The U6 & Up uniform includes a two jersey, short and socks. Each U4 Mini League participant is given a UFA Mini League t-shirt.

  • Who will coach my player’s team?

    Recreational coaches are parents that volunteer to coach a team, however we provide a professional trainer who will coach clinics for U6.  Each season volunteer parent coaches are in great demand.  Our intent is to provide as many players as possible the opportunity to play, therefore every season UFA has to search for additional people to coach because there are never enough coaches to cover all of the teams.  Prior coaching and/or soccer experience is not required...all you need to be able to coach is some organizational skills and a willingness to help.  We encourage our coaches to attend the coaching courses offered by Georgia Soccer.  Please click on the link below to view course: http://gs.affinitysoccer.com/eventmanager/public/calendarlist.asp?calguid=&eventtab=current



  • Where will my player practice?

    Practices will be held at Pinckneyville Park.

  • What day and/or time will my player’s team practice?

    Practice schedule will be posted 1 week prior to the season start. Schedules will be posted here.



  • Where will the soccer games be played?

    U6 game will be at Pinckneyville Park.


    U8 & Up home games at Pinckneyville Park and away games at other locations. Please note, the U8 – U19 age groups are scheduled inter-league between neighboring clubs, so please anticipate some traveling on the weekends for some games.

  • When will the soccer games be played?

    Most games are on Saturdays. Saturday games start at 9:00 am and can be played as late as 6:30 pm. Teams may have some games on Sundays with all Sunday games starting at 1:00 pm or later when scheduled at UFA.

  • When will the game schedule be available?

    The full season game schedule should be available 1 weeks prior to the first game. 



  • How many games will the teams have?

    All teams are guaranteed to have 8 games during the season. 



  • How do I check field status for games/practices?

    Call the UFA field status hotline at 1(844)468-6832 ext 710 or

    Check the UFA website and click on "Field Status."  This is updated daily by 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m on game days.  Or

    To sign up for UFA Norcross Email Alerts, please click here, enter your email address, then enter the validation code and you will be automatically subscribed.


  • What if I need a refund?

    UFA has a no refund policy with the following being the ONLY exceptions: the player becomes injured to the point that they are unable to participate for the remainder of the season and presents a doctor's note to the club. In which case, the refund will be prorated. The other exception is the season has begun and we are unable to place your child on a team.

  • What happens if my child is placed on the Waiting List?

    The number of teams in each age group is determined by the number of registrants in said age group.  A waiting list occurs when we have enough registrants to fill the roster for each team in the age group.  Upon registration, if a player is placed on the waiting list, every attempt is made to place that player by forming new teams if at all possible.  The more players we have on the waiting list, the easier it is to form new teams.  If upon registration you see that your player will be placed on the waiting list, we encourage you to please proceed with your registration.



  • Does UFA offer financial assistance?

    UFA Norcross is not offering Scholarship for rec program.