The recreational soccer season runs from November through February with registration in September.
The Fusion Futbol Club In-House Rec soccer program is designed for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 12 to learn, play, and enjoy the game of soccer. For players between the ages of 4 and 7, go to Developmental Academy or click on the button Developmental Academy above.
All games are played at BenitoMiddle School fields (there may be some games played at NewTampaCommunityPark when additional field space is needed). There is no travel involved, but older teams may request to play in recreational tournament(s).
Players are grouped by age. The groups are determined by the player’s age on August 1 of the registration year. There are certain rules and parameters set up for each age group. Please see the chart below for more details.
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Group
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Age*
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#Players
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Keepers?
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Ball Size
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Game Duration
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U-8
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7
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4 v 4
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no
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3
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10 minute quarters
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U-10
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8
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6 v 6
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yes
|
4
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25 minute halves
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U-12
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10
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8 v 8
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yes
|
4
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30 minute halves
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* age on August 1st of the registration year.
Teams practice once per week at BenitoMiddle School for one hour. Jim DiNobile, Director of Soccer Operations, and Mauricio Pesaresi, Director of Coaching, oversee the Fusion F.C. recreational program to ensure that players are learning the proper fundamentals of soccer.
