Fall Rec Information
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1ST!
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Introduction
The Fall Recreational (Fall Rec) program is the foundation of Fusion Soccer Club. This program is designed to give each player the chance to play for the love of the game without the emphasis of high-level competition and time commitment. The purpose of the Recreational program is to provide an opportunity for the participant to have fun, learn the sport and develop life skills including a lifelong love of the game - NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! This program runs only in the Fall season which starts in August and ends in November. Teams are coached by a volunteer parent head coach who is required to attend various Fusion Soccer Club training sessions which empower them with valuable insight and confidence to coach young soccer players.
The program is offered to all eligible ages, there is no limit to the number of players or teams in the program. Due to the sheer popularity of our program bringing in thousands of players each season, we are unable to accept requests for placement.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Practice schedules for teams in all age groups are determined by the parent volunteer coach (day, time & location) so this information is not available to share in advance, however, a minimum of 1 practice per week is expected. All practices are to be held within the city limits, with school and typical workday hours in mind. Depending on the age group, the length of each practice session should be between 45-90 minutes, with younger players being the shorter time frame.
U5-U12 Rec League
(Turning 4 to 11 years old between Jan 1-Dec 31 of the calendar year)
These age groups will participate in an internal Fall Recreational league managed by Fusion SC and registered with US Club Soccer. Age groups are birth year pure from U5 thru U10 then combine U11/U12. Teams will play between 8-10 games in total. League play will begin with a Kickoff Weekend, wherein most teams will have one game each, on both Saturday and Sunday. The remaining games of the season will be scheduled primarily on Saturdays with some weekday games as needed. All games are played within city limits.
**Weather conditions, and/or schedule conflicts may result in a weekday game.
U14-U19 Regional Rec League
(Turning 12 to 18 years old between Jan 1-Dec 31 of the calendar year)
These age groups will participate in a traveling Regional League, under NorCal Premier's Super Rec division. Age groups are typically combined as U14, U16 & U19, depending on the birth year and number of registered players in each. Teams will have 1-2 seeding games in mid-late August, followed by 6-8 league games September through November against other clubs in the local Bay Area (ie: Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin etc.). Approximately half of the games will be played in Livermore, the other half in the opponent's city. All game dates, locations and opponents are determined by NorCal Premier, and teams will receive their schedules as the information is released. Most games are played on Saturdays; however, Sunday games are also possible based on scheduling needs. Each Super Rec team will also be given the option to participate in one tournament, approved by Fusion SC, at no additional cost.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- 30+ hours of physical activity during the season
- 6 Fusion Friday Clinics - Pro Coached
- Year-round access to Program Coordinator
- U7-U10 Fusion World Cup All-Star Event
- U12 Fusion Cup Tournament
- End of season award for every player
- Limited edition ball (new design each year!)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Program Registration
- Player League Insurance
- Field Rental
- Field Lining
- 1 Ball Per Player
- Referees (applicable age groups)
- Team canopy at every field
- Team bench at every field
- Goal and flag maintenance
- Medals/Trophies
- Coach equipment (pinnies, cones, ball bag, shirt)
- Training for coaches and game monitors
- Coach clearance requirements
- Coach meetings
- Program staff
- Utilities/Website
DATES TO REMEMBER
Don't miss out! Visit our Dates to Remember page and mark your calendars for upcoming events and activities happening throughout the Fall season.
TEAM FORMATION PROCESS
Team formation takes place between late June and mid-July. Players should expect to hear from a coach regarding their team placement at the end of July or early August. Practices may begin as early as August 1st once the US Club Soccer player insurance coverage becomes effective.
Teams are created based on gender, age group (birth year), and school location. For example: If your player is turning 4 on any date between January 1st and December 31st of the current year, they are considered to be in the U5 age group. (U = Under)
Players are then assigned to teams with available parent coaches volunteering from within the same or nearby area. Registration numbers may require combining players from multiple schools to fill rosters.
This is the same process that has placed players with friends and familiar coaches in the past and created new friendships each season. Due to the sheer popularity of our program, bringing in thousands of players each season, we are unable to accommodate requests for placement.
2025 PROGRAM FEES
Early bird discount through june 1st!
U5 & u6 (2021 & 2020) = $345
U7 thru U12 (2019-2014) = $375
U13 thru U19 (2013-2007) = $395
A $25 late registration fee will be applied June 2nd-15th, $50 applied June 16th-30th and $75 applied AS OF july 1st
Multi-player/sibling discounts are not available; however, several payment plan options are offered.
Pay In Full
Make one single payment at the conclusion of registration by credit, debit or an ACH transaction
**NOTE: Payment plan options are only available if registration occurs BEFORE the payment due date(s) listed for the plan. Registrations completed after a scheduled payment date will collect all installments due up to that date.
PAYMENT Plan 1
$75 deposit paid at conclusion of registration. Remaining balance automatically deducted equally in 2 installments on May 1st and July 1st.
PAYMENT Plan 2
$75 deposit paid at conclusion of registration. Remaining balance automatically deducted equally in 3 installments on May 1st, June 1st and July 1st.
Payment Plan 3
$75 deposit paid at conclusion of registration. Remaining balance automatically deducted equally in 4 installments on April 1st, May 1st, June 1st and July 1st.
Pay offline
This option is only available for those families applying for Financial Aid and requires a password. A $75 deposit will be collected, regardless of approval. Please email lacey@fusionsc.org for more info.
uniforms
2024, 2025 & 2026
All Recreational & Regional League players are asked to purchase the CURRENT style of uniform and wear it for the designated seasons.
The complete kit consists of 1 maroon HOME jersey, 1 white AWAY jersey, 1 black shorts and 1 black socks
Uniform Cost: $70.25 plus tax
Two convenient options for purchase:
In Store (late July): Soccer Post, Dublin located at 6635 Dublin Blvd.
Online: Link will be provided in late July (shipping fee added)
Players must also wear soccer cleats and shin guards for all practices/games.
Fusion Rec HOME Jersey
Fusion Rec AWAY Jersey
Financial Aid
If you are interested in applying, please complete the Financial Aid Application via the link below.
Applications must be received by July 1st to be considered.
Communications will be sent to applicants starting mid-April to schedule an appointment at the Fusion office, where proof of income documents will be reviewed to determine eligibility and an adjusted payment plan. You will need to show a copy of 1040 Page 1 from your current year tax return, along with any other supporting income documents for others in your household (including financial assistance programs, if applicable). If your income or work status has recently changed from the previous year, please provide documentation of this as well (i.e. EDD letter, layoff notice, current paystub, etc).
For questions regarding any portion of the Financial Aid application process, please call 925-443-7570, or send an email to lacey@fusionsc.org.
Refund Policy - Fall Rec
We understand that circumstances may change between registration in the Spring and the start of the soccer season in the Fall. Cancelations, relocation, injuries, change in schedule or interests are some examples. There are administrative costs that the organization incurs with registration and planning for the season (administrative, staff, insurance, equipment, etc.). Therefore, the refund amount is reduced the longer you wait to cancel your registration and request a refund.
This refund request timeline is as follows:
Requests submitted thru May 31st = Full Refund, minus $25 admin fee
Requests submitted between June 1st - June 30th = 70% refund
Requests submitted between July 1st - July 15th = 50% refund
Requests submitted as of July 15th = No refund unless the program is canceled.
If the program is cancelled, and never started, a full refund will be given minus a $25 admin fee (per player).
If the program begins, and is cancelled at any time during the season, a prorated refund will be given based on the amount of time the program was active.
Why an admin fee? Staff members must be paid to prepare for the running of the programs throughout the year. In addition, league and insurance fees are paid for each player upon completion of their registration to participate in the program. The admin fee is to cover these costs and ensure no debt is created.
INJURY REPORTING AND CLUB PROCEDURES
Injury Policy - Should a player be injured during practice or a game and requires emergency or medical attention on site, the player shall have a written release from a medical professional before returning to play or practice. Notification of the injury, with summary of the incident, must be emailed to the Rec Program Coordinator; lacey@fusionsc.org and Executive Director; ben@fusionsc.org
No Casts or Brace Policy- Players wearing orthopedic casts, braces (metal, carbon fiber, hard plastic, and like devices), or splints (air or metal) shall not be eligible to participate in any game, practice, tryout or training session.
concussion protocol
Please click on the link below for LFSC's concussion protocol.
PLAYER BEHAVIOR
If a player is choosing not to participate, seems distracted and unwilling to play, cries often or has physical outbursts against other players, there might be something going on which the parent of the player needs to be aware of and address. Fusion SC supports its volunteer coaches and appreciates the valuable time they give to support the players. These volunteers have a responsibility to coach the players in a fun, SAFE environment. While they can help with some areas outside the field of play, it is expected that parents will support the volunteer coaches by addressing issues of basic commitment and behavior directly with their child. If you feel that the coach can help with this process, please kindly offer ideas or suggestions. Working together through open communication will help to achieve everyone's goal of a positive and fun season!