Soccer, FALL 2026
2026 Fall Recreational Soccer Program for Boys & Girls
Entering Grades Kindergarten (must be 5 years old) - Grade 6.
SUFFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY.
Program is designed to teach skills and fundamentals in a fun atmosphere.
All grades will be playing a small sided format, and the field size will be adjusted accordingly. The focal point of the small sided format is to give every child more touches on the ball and keep children active and engaged.
There will be smaller team sizes. We realize you may like to coach with other people for a variety of reasons, but with smaller teams, we need to spread out the coaches.
The Program will be held one weeknight (practice) and Saturdays.
Weeknight practices are held for one hour, between the 5:00 – 7:00pm time frame based on the Coaches discretion. Saturday (scrimmages or games) will be held in the 9:00am – 3:00pm time frame starting on Saturday, September 12 and continuing until October 31. Rain make-up will be Saturday, November 7.
Pre-season evaluations will be held to ensure that teams are fair based upon ability. No experience is needed and all players are asked to attend the evaluations.
Pre-season Evaluation Schedule:
Tuesday, August 11
Kindergarten: 5:00-6:00pm
Boys Grades 1/2: 6:00-7:00pm
Boys Grades 3/4: 7:00-8:00pm
Thursday, August 13
Girls Grades 1/2: 5:00-6:00pm
Girls Grades 3/4: 6:00- 7:00pm
Boys & Girls Grades 5/6: Canceled
All evaluations will be held at Bruce Park.
Practice nights are determined by the age division in which your child is registered. All teams within the same age group practice on the same evening. The practice schedule is as follows:
- Kindergarten: Monday
- Boys Grades 1–2: Tuesday
- Girls Grades 1–2: Wednesday
- Boys Grades 3–4: Thursday
- Girls Grades 3–4: Thursday
- Coed Grades 5–6: Thursday
Please note that evaluations and/or age divisions may be canceled if there are not enough registered players to operate the season.
Coaches Meeting: Thursday, August 20th at 5:00pm at Suffield Senior Center.
Sibling Discount: $15.00 for second child or more will be applied at checkout.
Late Fee: $25.00 will be applied to registrations starting August 1, 2026.
Registration closes on Friday August 10, 2026 and/or earlier if team enrollment reaches maximum capacity. NOTE: No game on Saturday, October 10 due to holiday.
General Information
- Program is designed to teach skills and fundamentals in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere.
- Children will be placed on teams according to grade entering in the Fall 2026 school year, based on gender, siblings and parent coaches.
- Sibling Discount will be applied upon checkout.
- Players are responsible to buy black shorts and soccer socks.
Program Information
- EQUIPMENT:
- Players must have shin guards.
- Players should bring their own soccer ball to practice.
- Sneakers or cleats should be worn.
- For grades 3–6, cleats are recommended.
- BALL SIZE:
- Grades: Kindergarten, 1 & 2 = #3
- Grades: 3 & 4 = #4
- Grades: 5 & 6 = #4
- JEWELRY:
- For your child’s safety and safety of others, jewelry is not allowed.
Practices, Teams & Philosophy
- Parents will be receiving an email from their Coach after the Coaches Meeting to introduce themselves.
- This program encourages good sportsmanship, there will be no “playing up or down” and no team standings will be kept.
- The Department reserves the right to dismiss any child from a program who is disruptive and reserves the right to dismiss any Volunteer Coach who does not follow the governing procedures, policies and philosophy of the Parks & Recreation Department.
COACHES
- COACHES MEETING: Thursday, August 20 at 5:00pm at Suffield Senior Center
- Team info. program guidelines & coaching tips will be reviewed.
- We anticipate high enrollment in this program and parental involvement is encouraged.
- Volunteering to coach is greatly appreciated.
- Please fill out the Code of Ethics Agreement For Coaches below (forms) and return to the office or bring it to the meeting.