Competitive Classic/Select Play (Ages 11U-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 (July-May 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).
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