PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Offered in both the fall and the spring, our 8-week G8 program is for players in 7th and 8th grades who live or attend school in Gloucester or Rockport. G8 has boys' teams and girls' teams. G8 has two practices per week and a game on Saturdays. Home games are played in Gloucester; away games are played in other Essex County communities. Practice days and times are set by the coach.

JV Players: If your player is playing JV in the fall, they can still play for Cape Ann United! In the event of practice conflicts, they can prioritize JV practice. JV players enjoy the Saturday CAU games, which tend to give them more playing time in a competitive environment.

SPRING SEASON 2023

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Please register by Jan 1st to avoid a late fee; because of Essex County league deadlines all players must register by Feb. 1st. (Players registering after February 1st are not guaranteed team placement.) 

OPTION TO REGISTER NOW and PAY LATER: You can register today, pay as much as you are able to... and then pay your remaining balance by Mar. 11th. (On Mar. 11th any unpaid balances will automatically be charged to your credit card on file.) 

Financial aid is available. Learn more. 

PLAYER PHOTO: A current headshot photo (like the one on a driver's license) is required for all G8 Players. You'll have the opportunity to upload one when you register.  

SPRING SEASON DATES: First game on April 8th; coaches decide when to start practices

HOME GAMES: Magnolia Woods Upper Fields, 474 Western Avenue, Gloucester.

AWAY GAMES: In other Essex County communities.

GAME DURATION: G8 games consist of two 35-minute halves and a 5-minute halftime.

UNIFORMS: Players wear blue uniforms with jersey numbers assigned by CAU. We'll send you an email about uniforms closer to the beginning of the season. A full CAU uniform kit (jersey, shorts, and socks) costs $27.95, plus $7.95 for shipping.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

• Soccer cleats 
• Shin guards
• Soccer socks
• A #5 soccer ball
• A water bottle labeled with the player's name
• No jewelry

DO SOMETHING GREAT: Be a coach! No experience? No problem! We'll provide you with support, mentoring, and training. If you're interested, let us know when you register your player or contact  .

PLAYER SAFETY: Because FYS is committed to the safety of our players and volunteers, we follow Mass Youth Soccer's COVID-19 Guidelines.

QUESTIONS? If you have questions about registering your player, please email   and include your player's first name, last name, gender, grade, and date of birth.