RECREATION

FAQs

Q: Who is eligible to participate in Recreation Soccer?

A: Summer Rec: Boys & Girls in Pre-K (age 4+) through 9th Grade. Children must be age 4 by May 1st.

Winter Indoor Rec: Boys & Girls ages 3 years old through 12th grade. Children must be age 3 by Nov. 1st.

Q: What are the Season Dates?

A: Summer Season: From mid-May to the end of June.

Winter Indoor Program: November through March. 

Q: What is the Cost?

A: Please see details regarding each season's programs on Rec tab.

Q: How do we register?

A: All registration is online at the Fusion SC website.

Q: What grade should I register my child for?

A: For Summer Recreation, use the child's CURRENT grade - the grade attended in the school year your child will have just completed before the Summer season.

For Winter Indoor Recreation, use the grade in which your child is currently enrolled.

Q: Can I register my child to play for a team in a higher grade?

A: Individual requests will be considered. Please contact the FSC office and the final decision will be made by the Recreation Director.

Q: What equipment should I bring?

Uniforms:

• Summer Rec: Bring Navy and White uniform to all games.
• Winter Rec: Bring color jersey that you received at first session. 

Shin guards: MANDATORY for ALL players of every age. Must be completely covered by long socks.

Soccer shoes/cleats: Recommended. Sneakers are also fine. No toe cleats!

Water: Please bring plenty of water. 

No jewelry allowed. Eyeglasses should be secured with a headband. 

Soccer Ball: All players should bring a fully-inflated soccer ball to each session.

• Pre-K to 2nd grade = Size 3
• 3rd to 6th grade = Size 4
• 7th to 12th grade = Size 5

Q: How are Recreation Teams formed?

A: Teams are formed by grade, play-with requests, school attended and random assignment. 10th-12th grade Co-Ed League teams may submit full rosters of 10-16 players.

Q: My child would like to play with a friend. Is this possible?

A: Yes. One play-with request only is allowed at online registration. All play-with requests are on a first-come, first-serve basis. All play-with requests must be for a child in the same age grouping for teams. 

Q: My child would like to play for a specific coach. Is this possible?

A: Unfortunately, we cannot allow individual Coach play-with requests. Coaches are able to submit a roster before April 1st, which we will build if possible, assuming all players listed are registered before April 15th. All 7th-9th Grade teams should include a mix of grades. 

Q: When are the practices and games?

A: For the Summer Recreation Season, Girls play on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Boys play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Co-Ed League teams play on Tuesday and Thursday.

Winter sessions are all held on Saturdays.

Q: Where are Recreation Soccer practices and games conducted? 

A: Summer: At fields throughout the City of Plymouth and surrounding communities. We cannot take requests to play at specific fields. Different ages play at different fields - do not assume you will play at the same field each summer.

Winter: Indoors at the Plymouth Creek Center dome or Fusion Training Center.

Q: What times are practices and games held?

A: Summer: Either 6:00pm or 7:15pm. They may vary between both times according to the schedule.

Winter: see season schedule.

Q: Does FSC honor requests for a child to play at a specific field?

A: We are not able to accommodate this request due to the limited number of soccer fields available each summer, and because different ages play on different size fields.

Q: What week will team practices start?

A: Summer season: Approximately the second week of May.

Winter Indoor: sessions begin in early November. See the information on each season.

Q: Is there a practice & game schedule for the teams?

A: Yes. The Fusion Soccer Club Office will upload the Summer schedule to each team page once the team rosters are finalized. 

Q: Can I drop my child off at the field and go do other things during the practices and/or games? 

A: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian be present with their child during the time they’re at the soccer field, in case there are any problems during the event.

Q: I'd like to volunteer to Coach. How do I proceed? 

A: Thank you. The FSC Summer Recreation Program relies totally on volunteer coaches. Please check the "Volunteer to Coach" box in the online registration, or email rec@fusionsoccermn.com

Q: Is there an incentive for coaching a team? 

A: Yes we offer an incentive to Summer coaches. Please see the details under the Summer Season information. 

Q: What happens if my child's team does not have a coach?

A: The Recreation Program relies totally on volunteer coaches. The parents of the players on the Summer team roster would have to decide who is going to volunteer to coach the team.

Q: What happens if no parents on the team roster volunteer to coach the team? 

A: In that unfortunate situation, we will have to disband the Summer Rec team. Hopefully, that will never happen. FSC has always had a parent(s) step forward to coach the team.

Q: What size soccer ball should my child have?

• Pre-K to 2nd Grade = Size 3
• 3rd to 6th Grade = Size 4
• 7th to 12th Grade = Size 5.

Q: Is there an additional cost for the uniform?

A: Summer Rec - Yes. You will need to purchase a uniform through our vendor: https://fusionrec.signatureconcepts.shop

Winter Rec - NO: The cost of the Tshirt is included in the price of the Winter Indoor Recreation Program. 

Q: What is the Refund Policy for Recreation Soccer?

A: Requests for refunds must be received, in writing, two weeks prior to the first day of the program. FSC will not consider refunds requested after this date unless we are unable to place your child in a program. Refunds will be in the form of a credit for future FSC programs, less a $30 administrative fee. Refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations. Please send refund requests to rec@fusionsoccermn.com .

Games, practices or skills sessions canceled due to weather will not be rescheduled. 

Q: How do I get a uniform?

A: Uniforms can be ordered through our vendor at: https://fusionrec.signatureconcepts.shop

If you already have a uniform from previous years you DO NOT need to order a new one. 

All players are required to wear the official Fusion uniform (2 jerseys (Navy and White), Shorts and Socks). Your schedule will tell you which color jersey you should wear for each game (bring both jerseys to all games)

Summer Recreation: Uniforms will be distributed by the coach at the first session.

Winter Indoor Recreation: Participants each receive a T-shirt. T-shirts will be provided when you check-in at the beginning of each 6-week Block of sessions you attend. You must provide shorts, socks, shinguards and soccer shoes for your child.