2026 - 2027 Academy Placement Evaluations - Fall 2026 Evaluations TBD

• HFC Academy 8U-12U Asheville Placement Evaluations take place between TBD
• HFC Academy 8U-12U Hendersonville Placement Evaluations take place between TBD
• Players MUST register online using their PlayMetrics account to be placed in the HFC Academy Program.
• There is no fee for the 8U-10U Academy Program
• There is a $25 placement evaluation fee for the Academy 11/12U Program.
• When offered a placement in a program, a deposit will be required to “lock in” that placement upon acceptance. Families that wish to accept a position in the program, but cannot make the full deposit, should contact the ABYSA office.
• Payment plans are available. 

To be eligible to attend Fall 2026 Academy Placement Evaluations, players must have been born between TBD

Click on the links below for details on your child's options for the Fall season.

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions

- Help and instructions on registering with PlayMetrics - Click here for the PDF Version
- Instructions on using the PlayMetrics system (desktop or mobile version) to navigate your account and team calendar
- How to add and remove contacts for your player's PlayMetrics account


Placement Evaluation Dates: HFC Academy Evaluations Fall 2026 - PDF (TBD)

Asheville - (Buncombe County Sports Park: 50 Apac Drive , Candler, NC 28806)

• TBD

Asheville - (John B. Lewis Soccer Complex:  493 Azalea Road East, Asheville, NC 28805)

• TBD

Hendersonville - (Athletics & Activities Center: 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792)

• TBD

2026 - 2027 Season Age Groups

As mandated by US Soccer, all HFC programs are now based off the school year for the Fall 2026 season.

Player Birth Year	Age Group	HFC Academy
August 1st 2018 - July 31st 2019	8U	YES
August 1st 2017 - July 31st 2018	9U	YES
August 1st 2016 - July 31st 2017	10U	YES
August 1st 2015 - July 31st 2016	11U	YES
August 1st 2014 - July 31st 2015	12U	YES

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