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Wilmington Hammerheads Youth

Wilmington, NC

About the Club

Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC is a prominent youth soccer organization based in Wilmington, North Carolina. The club evolved from the professional Wilmington Hammerheads FC, which was founded in 1996, with the youth academy continuing the legacy after the professional team disbanded in 2017. As a non-profit organization, it is dedicated to developing young soccer talent in the region. The club distinguishes itself by hosting notable soccer tournaments such as the Beach Soccer Classic and Seaside Soccer Classic. Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC offers highly competitive programs, with teams participating in elite youth leagues including ECNL Girls and ECNL Boys. The club focuses on player development, with several of its athletes featured for their potential.

Age Groups

U4
U5
U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Girls
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Classic Program

Age Group: U11-U12

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: $1020

Classic Program - Boys

Age Group: U15-U18

Commitment: Spring Season Only

Club Fee: $820

Premier Program - Boys

Age Group: U15-U18

Commitment: Spring Season Only

Club Fee: $860

Classic Program - Girls

Age Group: U15-U18

Commitment: Fall Season Only

Club Fee: $820

Premier Program - Girls

Age Group: U15-U18

Commitment: Fall Season Only

Club Fee: $860

College ID Camp

Age Group: Grades 9-12

Commitment: Camp

Club Fee: $150

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
nCino Sports Park - 205 Sutton Steam Plant Road, Wilmington, NC 28401
Cape Fear Soccer Park - 205 Sutton Steam Plant Rd, Wilmington, NC 28401
Veterans Park - 555 Halyburton Memorial Pky, Wilmington, NC 28409
Eaton Fields (Behind Eaton Elementary School) - 6701 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
Ogden Park Fields (Behind Eaton Elementary School) - 6701 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
Hugh MacRae Athletic Complex (Behind Hoggard High School) - 4305 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Roland Grise (Behind Roland-Grise Middle School) - 4412 Lake Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
Ashley High School Fields - 555 Halyburton Memorial Pky, Wilmington, NC 28409
Murray Middle School Fields - 555 Halyburton Memorial Pky, Wilmington, NC 28409
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