Competitive Classic/Select Play (Ages 12U-19U)
As you may know this type of play is for the families looking for more focus and more commitment. The Classic/Select Play program will be a reward and continuation for the players who have played, worked and committed to being successful soccer players and have begun to reach the next step in their journey. Classic/Select Play will continue to open the doors to play against more competitive teams, and facilitate exposure to quality coaches for their individual development. For the older age groups, Classic/Select Play provides increased opportunity for players to be seen by college coaches.
This program requires a year (June-Feb Fall/Spring) round commitment and does have a financial cost (Club Fees $250.00-$500.00 and Team Fees for Referees, Tournaments, and team travel on average total around $200.00). Classic/Select level of play is a statewide league, with games scheduled through NCYSA. A Classic/Select schedule typically includes eight to twelve regular season matches with half home and half away. Classic/Select is a level of talent above the recreation player and must demonstrate skills to keep up with the program. Classic/Select teams in the same age divisions remain approximately equal in strength and competition.
Classic/Select players should expect to practice two or three times a week (1 hour to 2 hours each). Most all games are played on the weekends but may be played on week nights for rescheduled/makeup games. SSA Classic/Select Soccer is coached by a trained coaching staff.
-12U to 14U Classic/Select teams have a fall and spring season. Fall beginning in August/September ending in November. Spring beginning in January and ends in May.
-Girls 15U to 19U play Fall season only but are eligible to play Recreation Spring season (SSA will cover cost of Rec registration on these players).
-Boys 15U to 19U play Spring season only but are eligible to play Recreation Fall season (SSA will cover cost of Rec registration on these players).
Uniform Costs (not included in registration cost) are estimated at $108.31 +Tax and Shipping. All SSA Players will be required to purchase an Adidas official SSA uniform. Players are not required to purchase a new jersey if they already have an Adidas jerseys from prior season with current team assigned number. Uniforms will be obtained/ purchased through soccer.com. You will receive an email from soccer.com when your uniform is ready to be ordered. Jersey Numbers will be selected during your registration process. Please ensure that you select Jersey number for your player and an alternate number during the registration process. SSA has the ultimate call on Jersey Numbers. Required Competitive uniform kit consists of Adidas SSA (1) "Yellow" jersey, (1) “Black” Jersey, (1) “Grey” Warm Up Jersey, (1) Adidas Black short, and (1) Adidas Black socks.
Forms:
Competitive Play Financial Contract- financial contract.pdf
Competitive Play Financial Obligation Work Sheet- ssacompetitiveplayfinancialobligationworksheet.pdf
Rules:
NCYSA Classic Handbook- ncysa classic hand book.pdf
Other Information:
Notification to Travel Instructions- https://www.ncsoccer.org/ntt
Expectations for Competitive Play-
expectations_for_competitiveplay.pdfInsurance Information-
https://www.ncsoccer.org/insurance