Recreation? Development? Competitive?
Do you need help deciding which program is right for your child? Most young players start in our Recreation Program, with an emphasis on a fun introduction to soccer. Players looking for a higher challenge and wanting to make more of a commitment to the sport move into Competitive Soccer, also known as Travel Soccer. The Fusion Development Program (FDP), for players in the U7 and U8 age groups (usually Kindergarten through 2nd grade), is a "bridge" between the Recreation Program and the Competitive Program.
Call the Fusion SC Office for further information.
| Recreation | Development | Competitive | Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants: | Boys & Girls | Boys & Girls | Boys & Girls | Boys & Girls |
| Age Groups: | PreK (3-4yrs) -12th grade | U7 & U8 | U9-U19 | U13-U15 |
| Fall Program: | No | Yes | Yes: U9-U14 only | U13-U14 only |
| Winter Program: | (3) 6-week Skills sessions | (3) 6-week Skills sessions | Included in Summer program | Included in Summer program |
| Summer Program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tryouts | No Tryouts. Open registration | No Tryouts. Open registration. | Tryouts in July for next Summer. | Tryouts in July for next Summer |
| Coaches | Parent Volunteers | Professional Trainers, Parent Volunteers assist | Professional Coaches, Parent Volunteers | Professional Coaches, Parent Volunteers |
| Skills Training-Fall | NA | 12 sessions | Coach run U9-U14 | Coach run |
| Skills Training-Winter | (3) 6-wk sessions | (3) 6-wk sessions | By Coach or Professional Trainer | Coach run |
| Skills Training-Summer | 2 sessions | 8-10 sessions | By Team Coach | By Team Coach |
| Games (Fall) | None | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Games (Summer) | 14-16 | 8-10 | 10-12 | 10-12 |
| Tournaments | NA | NA / Possible | 3 or more | 3 or more |
| Game Days (Fall) | NA | Weekends | Weekends | Weekends |
| Game Days (Summer) | Girls: Mon/Wed, Boys Tue/Thu | Boys: Mon/Wed. Girls: Tue/Thu | Varies. See Competitive info | Varies |
| Practice Locations | City of Plymouth | City of Plymouth | City of Plymouth | Minnetonka/Plymouth/Wayzata |
| Game Locations | City of Plymouth | City of Plymouth | Primarily Metro area | Primarily Metro area |
| Cost (Summer) | $190-220 | $250-275 + uniform | Varies by age/level $800 & up + uniform | Varies |
| Cost (Fall) | NA | $210-220 + uniform | Varies by age/level | Varies |
| Cost (Winter) | $100-120 per Block | $120-150 per Block | winter training included | winter training included |
| Uniforms | Included in fee | Approx $60 (Winter uniform included in fee) | Approx $150, on 2-year cycle | Approx. $150 |