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Soccer, Fall 2024

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Soccer

2024 Fall Recreational Soccer Program for Boys & Girls
Entering Grades Kindergarten - 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 on one weeknight (practice) and Saturdays. 
For your planning purposes and for a consistent schedule, please select your preferred night of the given options for a weeknight practice.   We will make every effort to accommodate your chosen night for practice, but it is not guaranteed.  
Week night practices are held for one hour, between the 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. time frame based on the Coaches discretion. Saturday (scrimmages or games) will be held in the 9:00 a.m.  – 3:00 p.m. time frame.  Rain make-up will be November 11.

Pre-season assessments will be held to ensure that teams are fair based upon ability. No experience is needed and all players are asked to attend the assessments.  Assesments TBD.   Evaluations will be on TBD.


Weeknight Practice Days: 
Kindergarten:             Monday or Thursday
Grades 1 & 2 Boys:    Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
Grades 1 & 2 Girls:      Monday, Wednesday or Thursday
Grades 3 & 4 Boys:     Wednesday or Thursday
Grades 3 & 4 Girls:      Wednesday or Thursday
Grades 5 & 6 Co-ed:    Monday or Thursday


Sibling Discount: $10.00 for second child or more will be applied at checkout.
Late Fee of $25.00 will be applied to registrations after July 31, 2024.                  
Registration closes on August 20, 2024 or if teams are filled.

COACHING:  Volunteer coaches are needed.  We are offering an incentive program to coaches who commit to coaching a full season.  Coaches will have the opportunity to register their child in a future sports program at a discount (ie: Basketball 2024/25, Tee-Ball/Softball 2025).  In order to receive this discount you must register to coach and register your child.  

No program on October 14.

General Information
  • Program is designed to teach skills and fundamentals in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere.
  • Late Fee of 25.00 will be applied to registrations after July 31, 2024.
  • Note: 25% CANCELLATION FEE.
  • NO REFUNDS AFTER August 21, 2024.
  • Rain make-up will be November 11.
  • Children will be placed on teams according to grade entering in the Fall 2024 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 = #5
  • 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.
  • Late registrants after July 31, 2024 will be placed on established teams according to teams needs ex. size/gender.
  • 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: Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30pm 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.

Additional Forms and Files: Links:
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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