Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club

WINTER ACADEMY 2025-2026

GGFSC Winter Academy (2025-26)

The GGFSC Winter Academy Program provides an opportunity for soccer athletes (ages 4-19) to play soccer during the winter months (November through February). This is a great program for those looking to get some winter training to improve skills, prepare for the GGFSC Recreational and Summer Competitive programs, or just to have

ALL sessions will be held at the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center on the UND Campus. This allows us to practice on turf the whole winter season!

The Winter Academy is split into two halves:

Winter Academy #1 & Goalkeeper #1 (Nov-Dec)
Winter Academy #2 & Goalkeeper #2 (Jan-Feb)

You will register separately for each program:

Sunday sessions will be open scrimmages run by GGFSC coaches (1/2 skills and 1/2 scrimmages for the youngest group (U4-U8)
NEW this year, goalkeeper sessions for U9 and up

Who is eligible:

Athletes ages U4-U19 (born 2007-2022). U4-U8 sessions will be co-ed; all other divisions may be separated by gender if numbers allow.

Please check the age matrix to see what age group your athlete will play in.

Registration instructions:

Please click one of the registration links below to add the sessions you want to sign up for. You should add all the sessions you want to participate in to your cart before completing the registration process. This allows you to qualify for our volume discount (if you sign up for more than one session).

Registration for Winter Academy #1 (Nov-Dec) closes October 26, 2025. We would love for you to sign up as early as possible so that we can schedule coaches accordingly. If a session still has open spots, you may sign up after October 26, however, all registrations will incur a $25 late fee at that time.
Registration for Winter Academy #2 (Jan-Feb) closes December 15, 2025. We would love for you to sign up as early as possible so that we can schedule coaches accordingly. If a session still has open spots, you may sign up after December 15, however, all registrations will incur a $25 late fee at that time.
Each session has a limited number of spots and is first come, first serve. If a session is full, you may add your name to the waitlist. If certain sessions have a large number of players on the waitlist we may consider adding additional sessions for that age group.
GGFSC reserves the right to cap, cancel or combine sessions depending on the number of registrants. Full refunds will be given for canceled sessions. Refunds will not be given after a session/season begins.
These registrations are for the Winter Academy sessions only, not for indoor soccer/futsal tournaments. Separate registrations will be available for these tournaments.

Place:

Winter Academy #1 and #2 and Goalkeeper #1 and #2 (Nov/Dec and Jan/Feb) SUNDAYS:
Fritz Pollard Athletic Center (UND High Performance Center)
2419 2nd Ave N, Grand Forks

Dates:

WINTER ACADEMY #1 & GOALKEEPER #1: Sunday, November 2 through Sunday, December 21

WINTER ACADEMY #2 & GOALKEEPER #2: Sunday, January 4 through Sunday, February 22

Cost:

WINTER ACADEMY #1: $110 per 8-week session (8 Sundays)
GOALKEEPER #1: $110 per 8-week session (8 Sundays)

WINTER ACADEMY #2: $110 per 8-week session (8 Sundays).
GOALKEEPER #2: $110 per 8-week session (8 Sundays)

Discounts give for multiple sessions: 1 8 -week session = $110, 2 8-week sessions = $200, 3 8 week-sessions = $290, 4 8-week sessions = $380

Note: Multiple program discounts are only given when you register for multiple programs at once. If you come back later to register for additional programs, the discount will not be added. Discounts are per player, not per family.

Note: SportsConnect, our website provider, charges a $3 fee per registration. This is regardless of whether you pay by credit card or with a check.

WINTER ACADEMY #1 & GOALKEEPER #1: Age divisions

AGE	SKILLS/SCRIMMAGE	GOALKEEPER
U4-U8 (Born 2018-2022)	Sundays 1:00 PM	N/A
U9-U12 (Born 2014-2017)	Sundays 2:00 PM	Sundays 3:00 PM
U13-U19 (Born 2007-2013)	Sundays 3:00 PM	Sundays 2:00 PM

WINTER ACADEMY #1 & GOALKEEPER #1: Sessions listed by time:

SUNDAYS Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec 7, 14, 21
TIME	AGE	SKILLS/SCRIMMAGE	GOALKEEPER
1:00 PM	U4-U8	X	N/A
2:00 PM	U9-U12	X	X
3:00 PM	U13-U19	X	X

WINTER ACADEMY #2 & GOALKEEPER #2: Age divisions

AGE	SKILLS/SCRIMMAGE	GOALKEEPER
U4-U8 (Born 2018-2022)	Sundays 1:00 PM	N/A
U9-U12 (Born 2014-2017)	Sundays 2:00 PM	Sundays 3:00 PM
U13-U19 (Born 2007-2013)	Sundays 3:00 PM	Sundays 2:00 PM

WINTER ACADEMY #2 & GOALKEEPER #2: Sessions listed by time:

SUNDAYS Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
TIME	AGE	SKILLS/SCRIMMAGE	GOALKEEPER
1:00 PM	U4-U8	X	N/A
2:00 PM	U9-U12	X	X
3:00 PM	U13-U19	X	X

Equipment:

--Shin guards covered by soccer socks. *Players without shin guards will not play!

--Cleats (it's ok since we're on turf), or Tennis Shoes

--Water bottle

--If you have a soccer ball, please bring it to practice. U4-U7: Size 3; U8-U12: Size 4; U13 and up: Size 5.

Coaches:
Sessions will be coached by GGFSC Coaches. Some sessions may be used for coaching education sessions, run by US Soccer.

Practice Shirts:

Each athlete participating in the Winter Academy Program will receive one GGFSC practice shirt (max one practice shirt for the entire Winter Academy November through February)

Weather Cancellations:

During inclement weather, such as blizzards, winter storms, or when travel advisories are posted, GGFSC may cancel the day’s session. Official announcements will be made on our Facebook page, on our website, and by email (if time permits). No refunds will be given for canceled sessions.

Note: GGFSC reserves the right to cancel the program or part of the program due to changes related to COVID-19 or rental agreements with the University of North Dakota.

Registration Listing

2025-2026 Winter Academy

The GGFSC Winter Academy Program provides an opportunity for soccer athletes (born 2007 to 2022) to play soccer during the winter months (November through February). This is a great program for those looking to get some winter training to improve skills, prepare for the GGFSC Recreational and Summer Competitive programs, or just to have fun playing soccer. Each 55-minute session is run by GGFSC coaches and will focus on continued skill development or open scrimmage.

WA#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 1PM U4-U5 (2021-2022)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$110.00

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! ONLY 4 spots remaining

WA#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 1PM U6-U8 (2018-2020)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$0.00

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WAIT LIST ONLY

WA#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 2PM U9-U12 (2014-2017)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$110.00

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WA#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 3PM U13-U19 (2007-2013)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$110.00

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GOALKEEPER#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 3PM U9-U12 (2014-2017)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$110.00

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GOALKEEPER#1 NOV-DEC Sundays 2PM U13-U19 (2007-2013)

Registration closes on 11/24/2025 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 11/02/2025 to 12/21/2025

$110.00

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