Fall Youth Soccer - Sign up today!!!

FALL YOUTH SOCCER

   for Boys & Girls Ages in Grades K-8

This is a recreational league where the primary objective of the Youth Soccer Program is for the players to develop skills, learn good sportsmanship and above all, have fun.  The emphasis is on self-improvement - to provide each player the opportunity to reach his/her own maximum potential development for the enjoyment of soccer.  The emphasis is NOT on winning: each child will contribute to the “We, the Team” concept through equal and fair play.

FUNdamentals (Grade K-1) are co-ed teams. This is a two-year program where different skills are introduced and built upon each year, preparing the child for game play with referees in Division I. This year Challenger Soccer coaches will oversee the 1-hour sessions beginning at 12:15PM (Gr K.) and 1:30PM (Gr. 1).  At least 4 parent coaches are required for each session. Division 1 (gr. 2) will be co-ed, there will be separate girls and boys teams at Div. II (gr 3-4), III (gr 5-6) & IV (gr. 7-8). There will most likely be some local travel for children in grades 3-8.  Children are to be registered in their appropriate grade division.   We are not responsible for practice or game cancellations due to conditions beyond our control.

Each child in every division is provided with a team T-shirt and team colored socks.  Parents for all levels are responsible for mandatory cleats and shinguards.  We recommend that each child have his/her own ball; be sure to buy the correct size (see table below) and put his/her name on it.  Additionally, no jewelry of any kind including earring posts is allowed during practices and games.

The Season - Soccer season will commence with practices during the week of 8/26 and end Sat., 10/26.  There can be as many as (2) practices per week scheduled for Divisions II, III & IV; one (1) practice per week for Division I.  FUNdamentals will have Saturday-only sessions and require parent participation at all sessions.  Games start Sat., 9/7. 

Eligibility - Registration is open to girls and boys in the following grade groups:                 

                                    Grade as of        Ball

                                     9/3/13              Size

FUNdamentals                   gr. k-1           3

DIVISION I                       gr. 2               4

DIVISION II                      gr. 3-4            4

DIVISION III                     gr. 5-6            5

DIVISION IV                      gr. 7-8            5

Fees - $65 per player for all age groups.  Cost covers uniforms, equipment, coaches’ training, administration & referee coordinator fees, referees fees and other fees associated with operating the fall soccer program.  Unified & FUNdamental teams will conclude with a pizza party.   Soccer scholarships are available on an as-needed basis; contact the Recreation Office no later than 7/1 for details; all scholarship requests are strictly confidential.

Registration Information - NOW is the time to sign-up for Granby Youth Fall Soccer.  Timely registration is a requirement in order to have equipment and uniforms in time for September.  Depending upon the number of certified coaches, teams may be limited to a first come basis.  Registrations will be accepted online at www.GranbyRec.com, in person at the Recreation office (15C North Granby Road) or by mail (get form at office or on website; registrations must be received or postmarked by 4:00PM on Friday, July 12th to avoid the late fee of $25.  All registrations must be accompanied by a check (payable to TOWN OF GRANBY).  If registering by mail, send to: 

GRANBY PARKS & RECREATION

15C NORTH GRANBY ROAD

GRANBY, CT 06035