U7-U8 players are eligible for Fusion Development Program. 

Fall 2023 through Summer 2024 (season begins Sept 2023)

• Players born in 2017 (U7) & 2016 (U8)

Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 (season ends July 2025)

• Players born in 2018 (U7) & 2017 (U8)

Equipment Required:

• Soccer shoes (NO METAL CLEATS). 
• FDP players must wear soccer shoes (cleats in summer, turf shoes ok in winter). 
• Shinguards - It is mandatory that all players in any soccer program wear shinguards, completely covered by their socks.
• Soccer Ball - each player must bring their own properly inflated, properly sized soccer ball to all games and practices.
  • Fusion Development Program = Size 3
  • Pre-K to 2nd Grade = Size 3
  • 3rd to 6th Grade = Size 4
  • 7th to 10th Grade = Size 5.
• Water bottle - Players must bring enough water, in an appropriate/safe container, to all sessions. Only water is allowed onto the turf field or inside the CMS or PCC domes. Do not bring sports drinks or glass containers.

Safety Rules:

• A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player.
• Eyeglasses should be secured with a headband.
• PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY or EARRINGS DURING SOCCER GAMES
• If a player has earrings, including newly-pierced earrings, they must remove them in order to play in the game - NO EXCEPTIONS 
• Band-Aids or tape over the earrings is not allowed.

Q: How do I register?
A: Register online at www.fusionsoccermn.com under the Development menu.

Q: What are the registration dates?
A: Please see individual season details. 

Q: What age group should I register my child for?
A: FSC will assign players to an age group team based on their birth date. 

Q: How are teams formed?
A:  By gender and birth year. ONE Play-with request will be considered and must be in the same birth year. Age groups will be combined to form teams if there are not enough players for 4 teams within each birth year. 

Q: Can my child play for a team in a higher age group?
A: Individual requests will be considered, but play ups are allowed by skill only in FDP. Please contact the FSC Office or the FDP Program Director and a final decision will be made after discussing the player’s experience/skills with you.

Q: Is it possible for my child to play with a friend?
A: Yes. ONE play-with request only is allowed at online registration, and must be reciprocal. Your play-with request must be a child in the same birth year. Keep in mind, all players of the same age and gender practice at the same location, so your child will see their friends and you can carpool.

Q: Is it possible for my child to play with a specific coach?
A: We do not allow Coach play-with requests. 

Q: Where are practices and games held?
A:  (subject to change)

• Summer FDP: Wayzata West Middle School fields.
• Fall FDP: Plymouth Creek Playfields and Ridgemount Playfields.  
• Winter Indoor FDP: Wayzata Central Middle School Dome.

Q: What time are practices and games held?
A: The schedule will vary. Summer & Fall start times will usually be 6:00pm or 7:15pm. Winter Indoor start times are 8:00am or 9:00am.

Q: Can I drop my child off at the field and go do other things during practices 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 with the child during the session. 

Q: Are practices & games held during inclement weather?
A: All practices/games in Summer & Fall are outside and are played in all weather, with the exception of lightning or poor field conditions. Players should dress appropriately for the weather.  Winter Indoor sessions are held indoors, and the dome is often quite chilly in the mornings - please dress your child appropriately.

Cancellations will be posted on the FSC website home page.  If you are uncertain, please contact the FSC Office or your Coach.

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

A: Thank you! The Fusion Development Program uses volunteer coaches. Please check the Coach Volunteer question in the online registration when you register your child, and we will contact you close to the start of the season.  

Q: How do I get an FDP uniform for my child?
A:

• Summer & Fall FDP: Order the Under Armour Uniform directly through our uniform supplier, Signature Concepts. (See FDP Overview page).  All players will order a full uniform kit (Two jerseys, one pair of shorts, and one pair of socks).
• Winter Indoor FDP: each Block includes a jersey.

Q: Is there an additional cost for the uniform?
A: Yes, you are required to pay for the uniform when it is ordered. The cost is approximate $65. 

Q: What size soccer ball should my child have?
A: FDP players use a size 3 ball. 

Q: What is Fusion Soccer Club policy on registration refunds?
A: Requests for refunds must be received, in writing, at the FSC Office prior to the date specified on your registration for each season. FSC will not consider refunds requested after this date, unless we are unable to place your child on a team. Refunds will be in the form of a credit voucher for future FSC programs and will be minus $30 for administrative fees.