Youth Soccer
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Spring Youth Soccer
Fall Youth Soccer
Spring Youth Soccer
Spring Youth Soccer
2026 Spring Youth Soccer Registration: December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026 (click here for step-by-step instructions on how to register)
If this is your child’s first time playing sports with us, please register online and also submit your child’s birth certificate. You can bring a copy to the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street), email a copy to our Youth Athletics Supervisor, or submit it online.
Program Dates: Early March until mid-May
Program Days*:
5U (ages 4-5): Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays
6U (ages 5-6): Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays
8U (ages 7-8): Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays
10U (ages 9-10): Tuesday/Thursday/Saturdays
14U (ages 11-14): Monday/Wednesday/Saturdays
*Days are subject to change
Ages: 4 – 14 (boys & girls; all teams are co-rec)
Age Groups: 5U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 14U
The age cut-off is August 18 of the season year.
Age Groups: 5U, 6U, 8U, 10U, 14U
The age cut-off is August 18 of the season year.
Fee: $25 (City of Graham Residents), $40 (General Public)
Please note that the children of head coaches will have their registration fee waived.
Please note that the children of head coaches will have their registration fee waived.
Location: The majority of practices will take place at Bill Cooke Park (1010 Townbranch Road), Johnson Avenue Field (402 Goley Street), or Apollo Field (489 Goley Street)
Description of League: The City of Graham Soccer program is designed to teach players the fundamentals of the game while also providing a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. The Soccer program aims to provide an opportunity for all participants to learn the sport and develop life skills, which also creates a lasting love of the game.
At the end of the season, players should have an increased understanding and development of the following Soccer skills:
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Receiving
- Shooting
- Spacing and Transition
Equipment Provided: The City of Graham will provide soccer balls and whistles to each team. Coaches are encouraged to seek sponsors that could supply jerseys, although the City of Graham can provide jerseys if necessary.
Equipment Needed: Players will be required to wear cleats and shin guards.
Practice Schedules: Practices will begin on March 2, 2026. Below are the projected days that practices and games will be played*:
• 5U, 6U, 8U, & 10U will play Tuesday and Thursdays
• 14U will play Mondays and Wednesdays
*These days are subject to change
Game Schedules: Games will begin in late-March. 2026 Game Schedules will be posted online once finalized.
Tournament Schedules: TBD
Volunteer Opportunities: Coaches are needed for the Spring Youth Soccer Program. Coaches for Spring Soccer are volunteers (usually parents of players on their respective teams). The City of Graham does not provide coaches. If you wish to volunteer to coach, sign up through CommunityPass or contact the Athletic Supervisor at (336) 570-6718 or by email.
“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden
Related Links:
Fall Youth Soccer
Fall Youth Soccer
2025 Fall Youth Soccer Registration: June 1 – August 1, 2025 (more information coming soon!)(click here for step-by-step instructions on how to register)
If this is your child’s first time playing sports with us, please register online and also submit your child’s birth certificate. You can bring a copy to the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street), email a copy to our Youth Athletics Supervisor, or submit it online.
Program Dates: August 18 – October 31, 2025
Program Days: 5U, 6U, 8U, & 10U (Monday, Wednesday, & Saturdays); 14U (Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturdays)
Ages: 4 – 14 (boys & girls; all teams are co-rec)
Age Groups: 5U (4-5), 6U (5-6), 8U (7-8), 10U (9-10), 14U (11-14)
The age cut-off is August 18 of the season year.
Fee: $25 (City of Graham Residents), $40 (General Public)
Please note that children of head coaches will have their registration fee waived.
Location: The majority of practices will take place at Bill Cooke Park (1010 Townbranch Road), Johnson Avenue (402 Goley Street) Field, or Apollo Field (489 Goley Street)
Description of League: The City of Graham Soccer program is designed to teach players the fundamentals of the game while also providing a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. The Soccer program aims to provide an opportunity for all participants to learn the sport and develop life skills, which also creates a lasting love of the game.
At the end of the season, players should have an increased understanding and development of the following Soccer skills:
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Receiving
- Shooting
- Spacing and Transition
Equipment Provided: The City of Graham will provide soccer balls and whistles to each team. Coaches are encouraged to seek sponsors that could supply jerseys, although the City of Graham can provide jerseys if necessary.
Equipment Needed: Players will be required to wear cleats and shin guards.
Practice Schedules: Practices are expected to begin the week of August 18. The practice schedule will be finalized and sent to parents/guardians once registration ends and team rosters are created.
Game Schedules: 2025 Game Schedules will be available in late August and will be posted online once finalized.
5U (4-5)
6U (5-6)
8U (7-8)
10U (9-10)
14U (11-14)
Tournament Schedules: TBD
Volunteer Opportunities: Coaches are needed for the Fall Youth Soccer Program. Coaches for Fall Soccer are volunteers (usually parents of players on their respective teams). The City of Graham does not provide coaches. If you wish to volunteer to coach, sign up through CommunityPass or contact the Athletic Supervisor at (336) 570-6718 or by email.
“A good coach can change a game, a great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden
Related Links:
Sponsored By: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Register for Youth Athletics
- Register Online at Community Pass
- Register in person at the Graham Recreation Center at 311 College St, Graham, NC 27253
Need assistance? Please call (336) 570-6718 Ext. 3 or email our Athletics Supervisor