Discounted registration for our Fall 2009 recreational soccer ends July 14. All registration will end August 14. We are offering the following 6-week recreational programs: pre-k co-ed, kindergarten boys, kindergarten girls, first/second-grade boys, first/second-grade girls. We will offer 6-week competitive programs for U12 boys, U11 girls, U10 boys, U9 boys and U9 girls. Those registering for our first/second-grade rec programs will have the option of playing on a U9 competitive team in addition to their recreational team. Registration for our U12, U11 and U10 teams is also open.
Our 2009 Spring and Summer soccer registrations closed with record-shattering success. The Fargo Soccer Club is now larger than 2/3 of all soccer clubs in North Dakota and moving up fast. With 280 boys and girls in our pre-k and kindergarten programs and over 300 total players in all programs, the future is bright for your child at the Fargo Soccer Club. This is double our 2008 registration.
Our teams are open to North Dakota and Minnesota residents although most of our members are from Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. Our emphasis is on skills development, sportsmanship and fun.
The Fargo Soccer Club welcomes new players and coaches. The club will also expand its competitive (traveling) teams based on interest and demand. Our competitive team costs are much lower than other area clubs.
For more information, contact Matt Noah at either
or 701.282.9344.
Coaches and Potential Coaches: There is an E license clinic September 25-27, 2009 (Friday-Sunday) in Fargo which is being hosted by the Fargo Soccer Club and organized by NDYSA Director of Coaching David Cook.
Register today at www.fargosoccer.org by clicking on the "Register Online" link in the left-hand column of the website. The E coaching license/certificate is required of all competitive soccer coaches for a number of important leagues and games. The Fargo Soccer Club also highly encourages its recreational soccer coaches to obtain their E certificate. The cost is $100/person for members of NDYSA, $200 for non-members. After August 1, the cost is $150 for members and $250 for non-members.
The 18-hour clinic will probably consist of a 3 hour session on Friday evening, a 10 hour Saturday session and a 5 hour Sunday session. For coaches in the Fargo Soccer Club, the club will reimburse your registration fee if and only if you (1) pass the test and obtain your E license and (2) coach in the club for 1 year as a volunteer coach. It is nearly impossible to NOT pass your E license coaching test if you show up and apply yourself. Your E license must be held for 1 year before you can attempt to obtain your D license, a 36-hour coaching clinic. Contact FSC President Matt Noah at either
or 282.9344 for more information.
The Fargo Snipers U11 Boys team bested Grand Forks 3-0, West Fargo 4-0 and Brainered 7-1 on their way to the championship game against Bonivital SC Blue (Winnipeg) where they fell 3-1 in a closely-contested game. The Snipers played their best defensive soccer of the season. Congratulations to the boys on their fine tournament!
Congratulations to the Under-9 Fargo Soccer Club boys team at their first-ever tournament. The U9 boys team, made up of 1 kindergarten, 3 first-grade, 5 second-grade and 2 third-grade boys went 2-1 in the Tonka Splash Soccer Tournament in Minnetonka, MN the weekend of June 6 - www.tonkasplash.org. The U9 Warriors beat Eden Prairie 4-2 and Edina 2-1 on Saturday in a steady rain. On Sunday, the Warriors fell to undefeated Minnetonka in a 3-2 thriller. It was the first defeat suffered by the Warriors in 10 games this season. Congratulations to the boys on their fine showing.
The Fargo Soccer Club was admitted to the North Dakota Youth Soccer Association as of February 28, 2009. With this action the Fargo Soccer Club is now eligible for all NDYSA programs including the North Dakota State Tournament in late July in Fargo. With its admission to NDYSA the FSC is now affiliated with 4 governing soccer bodies; US Club Soccer, SAY Soccer, Minnesota Youth Soccer and North Dakota Youth Soccer. This mix of affiliations provide for the maximum amount of benefit to players in the FSC with unlimited opportunity for competition and development.
West Fargo area youth soccer players are welcome to register and play with the Fargo Soccer Club (FSC). In February 2009 the West Fargo Soccer Club announced it was terminating its recreational program. Those players are free to choose where to play. The FSC is open to all North Dakota and Minnesota residents. The FSC has a flourishing pre-K and Kindergarten program as evidenced by the 16 pre-K teams and 10 Kindergarten teams from 2008. 2009 registration is running 35% ahead of 2008. We are expanding our programs to include first grade. The FSC is the fastest-growing soccer club in North Dakota and the FM region. We have both recreational and competitive (traveling) programs.
December, 13, 2008 (Fargo, ND) The Fargo Soccer Club (FSC) was approved as an extraterritorial member club of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) - www.mnyouthsoccer.org. As such, the FSC will enter teams in to the northwest league of the MYSA beginning the Spring of 2009. It will allow FSC competitive teams at the U11 level and above to compete for state championships in Minnesota. It will allow for all competitive FSC teams to compete in the northwest league of MYSA. It will also allow for FSC teams to enter MYSA-only tournaments. The northwest league is comprised of teams such as Detroit Lakes, Alexandria, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Crookston, Bemidji, etc. Extraterritorial membership in MYSA was one of the primary issues of the USSF grievance won by the FSC.
Moorhead youth soccer players are welcome to register and play with the Fargo Soccer Club (FSC). The FSC is open to both North Dakota and Minnesota residents. The FSC has a flourishing pre-K and Kindergarten program as evidenced by the 16 pre-K teams and 10 Kindergarten teams from 2008. We are expanding our programs to include first grade. The FSC is the fastest-growing soccer club in North Dakota and the FM region. We have both recreational and competitive (traveling) programs.
Moorhead Youth Soccer barred by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) to play in the local recreational league? No problem. On November 21, 2008 the Fargo Soccer Club (FSC) and SAY Soccer proposed the perfect solution. Read about it in our News section. Unfortunately, the Moorhead Youth Soccer Club Board voted on December 4, 2008 to turn down the perfect solution. Now, it appears 600 Moorhead kids playing for the Moorhead Youth Soccer Club will not be allowed to interplay with North Dakota recreational teams. In other words, the Moorhead Board voted to essentially expel itself from the local soccer league.
Comparing Soccer Costs locally and in the Twin Cities for the 2007 Summer Season
Comparison between Fargo Soccer Club U9 boys, Red River Soccer Club U10 boys and Chaska U9 boys
Item
FSC
RRSC
Chaska, MN
Number of boys rostered
16
14
12
Median Age Rostered
U8
U9 or U10
U9
Games, Miles traveled & Number of hotel nights
19, 1500, 2
18, 2380, 8
20, 400, 0
Tonka Splash Tournament (Minnetonka)
4*, 500, 2
-
Alexandria
4, 400, 0
-
Detroit Lakes
2, 100, 0
-
Jamestown
2, 180, 0
-
West Fargo
2, 0, 0
-
Moorhead
1, 0, 0
-
Grand Forks Tournament
4, 320, 0
3, 480, 0
Coon Rapids Tournament
-
3, 500, 2
Capital Cities Tournament (Bismarck)
-
4, 400, 2
South Dakota Tournament
-
4, 500, 2
Schwans Cup (Blaine)
-
4, 500, 2
Registration Fee
$100
$275
$350*****
Uniform Fee
$20
$84
$85
Tournament Fees
$31
$35
0
Average Hotel Cost (based on $80/night)
$100**
$640***
0
Average Gas Cost****
$115
$250
$60
Total average cost per player for the season
$366
$1284
$495
Average Cost per game played per player
$19.25
$71.35
$24.75
Total cost for season
$5,856
$19,260
$5,940
Average Distance traveled per game (R/T)
79 miles
132 miles
20 miles
*U9 competition
** based on 10 players rostered per tournament (actual number)
*** based on 12 players rostered per tournament (estimate)
**** assumes every player attends, no carpooling, 20 mpg and $3/gallon of gas
***** Assumes a $275 registration fee plus $75 for indoor pre-season training and coaching fee.
Assumptions were made that RRSC rostered 12 players per tournament (indicated by RRSC parents), that no other games were played by RRSC other than those at the 5 tournaments, that the number of games per tournament were accurate, etc. RRSC parents also paid $20/player for "pins" to exchange at tournaments. FSC registration fee number is a little high since 1 player participated and paid for only 1 tournament+uniform.
BAD WEATHER POLICY: Check the website and email for game postponements or cancellations. Practices are made up at the discretion of the head coach. We will play soccer except in these conditions: (1) lightning, (2) heavy rain, (3) snow, (4) tornado and (5) extreme cold.
Mission
The mission of the Fargo Soccer Club is to be the premier soccer club in North Dakota and western Minnesota while emphasizing enjoyment, participation, sportsmanship, effort and excellence.
Discounted registration for our Fall 2009 recreational soccer ends July 14. All registration will end August 14. We are offering the following 6-week recreational programs: pre-k co-ed, kindergarten boys, kindergarten girls, first/second-grade boys, first/second-grade girls. We will offer 6-week competitive programs for U12 boys, U11 girls, U10 boys, U9 boys and U9 girls. Those registering for our first/second-grade rec programs will have the option of playing on a U9 competitive team in addition to their recreational team. Registration for our U12, U11 and U10 teams is also open.
Coaches and Potential Coaches: There is an E license clinic September 25-27, 2009 (Friday-Sunday) in Fargo which is being hosted by the Fargo Soccer Club and organized by NDYSA Director of Coaching David Cook. 
