Fall Youth Soccer

2023 Fall Youth Soccer Registration: June 1 – August 1, 2023

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 21 – October 11, 2023

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 21 of the season year.

Fee: $25 (City of Graham Residents), $40 (General Public)

Location: The majority of practices will take place at Bill Cooke Park (1010 Townbranch Road) or at Johnson Avenue (402 Goley Street) Field.

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 the week of August 21, 2023. The practice schedule will be finalized and sent to parents/guardians once registration ends and team rosters are created. Practices will only take place on Monday-Thursday and Saturday.

5U Soccer Practice Schedule
6U Soccer Practice Schedule
8U Soccer Practice Schedule
10U Soccer Practice Schedule
14U Soccer Practice Schedule

Game Schedules: 2023 Game Schedules will be available in late August and will be posted online once finalized.

5U Soccer Game Schedule
6U Soccer Game Schedule
8U Soccer Game Schedule
10U Soccer Game Schedule
14U Soccer Game Schedule

Volunteer Opportunities: Coaches are needed for the Fall Youth Soccer Program. Coaches for Spring Soccer are volunteers (usually a parent of a player 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:

• Soccer Rules

Sponsored By: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Spring Youth Soccer

2023 Spring Youth Soccer Registration: December 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023

If this is your child’s first time playing sports with us, please 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 online.

Ages: 4 – 12 (boys & girls; all teams are co-rec) (ages updated 01/25/2023)

5U Biddy: 4 – 5
6U Beginner Pee Wee: 6
8U Pee Wee: 7 – 8
12U Mites: 9 – 12 (ages updated 01/25/2023)
The age cut-off is January 1 of the season year.

Fee: $25 (City of Graham Residents), $40 (General Public)

Location: The majority of practices will take place at Bill Cooke Park or at Johnson Avenue Field.

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.

Practices: Practices will begin the week of February 16. The practice schedule will be finalized and sent to parents/guardians once registration ends and team rosters are created. Practices will only take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays.

Game Schedules: Games will begin in March. 

5U Coed
6U Coed
8U Coed
12U Coed

Volunteer Opportunities: Coaches are needed for the 2023 Spring Youth Soccer Program. Coaches for Spring Soccer are volunteers (usually a parent of a player 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:

• Soccer Rules

Sponsored By: Dick’s Sporting Goods