The Strikers of Gaston County Soccer Association was founded as an all volunteer organization 20 years ago.  We have evolved as a club to compensate some coaches for their time and dedication to develop kids into quality soccer players.  However, the spirit of volunteerism lives on! We are able to keep our club fees low by utilizing volunteers at all levels of our organization.  We have a dedicated Board of Directors that help guide and direct our club but our main assets are the coaches on the field and the players that make our teams!

Where does SGCSA play it's games?

Most of our home games are held at George Poston Park.  SGCSA teams can travel all over the state for "away" games and tournaments.

There are categories of annual fees, club fees and team fees. Club fees pay for various costs that the club is responsible for. These costs include:  NCYSA membership dues, field rental fees, and other costs that the entire club is paying for.  Team fees are fees that are associated with your player's individual team costs such as game referee costs and team tournament costs.

Academy (U9 – U10) – is for players ready to make the jump from recreational soccer to a more challenging level. Game results are not emphasized at this level; rather the development of players is the driving factor.

Challenge (U11 – U12) – This level is for players above the U10 age group (U11 and U12) that serves as a bridge between academy and classic, since classic is the most competitive level.  Games are played within Charlotte and the surrounding areas.

Classic (U13-U18) – This is the next level of competitive soccer and is for the more advanced soccer player. SGCSA plays its Classic games in Western North Carolina and we have teams who participate in the 2nd division, in the 1st division, and premier (statewide). 

For teams to play in the 1st division or premier level, they must be promoted based on their standing.