Programs
U5 (PreK) Program
The U5 program will be a separate boys and girls program for players who are at least 4 years of age by September 1, 2011. (Birth-date between 9/1/2006 & 8/31/2007) No exceptions to this age cut-off are allowed and copies of birth certificates are required for all players.
Each Saturday the players will participate in 45 minutes of skills training appropriate to their age and ability and then play a 3 versus 3 (without goalies) small-sided game for another 45 minutes against other Pre-K teams. The goal of this program is to start skill development and to allow the players to have fun in learning the game of soccer.
U6(Kindergarten) Program
The U6 program will be a separate boys and girls program for players who are entering Kindergarten in September and who are at least 5 years old by September 1, 2011. (Birth-Date between 9/1/2005 & 8/31/2006) No exceptions to this grade or age cut-off are allowed and copies of birth certificates are required for all new players to the Club.
Each Saturday the players will participate in 45 minutes of skills training appropriate to their age and ability - building on prior training experience. This group will then play a 3 versus 3 (without goalies) small-sided game for another 45 minutes. The goal of this program is to continue to develop soccer skills and to allow the players to have fun in learning the game of soccer.
U7 (1st Grade) Program
The U7 program will be a separate boys and girls program for players who are entering 1st grade in September and who are at least 6 years old by September 1, 2011. (Birth-Date between 9/1/2004 & 8/31/2005) No exceptions to this grade or age cut-off are allowed and copies of birth certificates are required for all new players to the Club.
Each Saturday the players will participate in 45 minutes of skills training appropriate to their age and ability - building on prior training experience and expanding to higher level skills and tactical training.
This group will then play a 3 versus 3 (without goalies) small-sided game for another 45 minutes. The goal of this program is to continue to develop soccer skills, to start game skills development, and to allow the players to have fun in learning the game of soccer.
U8 (2nd Grade) Program
The U8 program will be a separate boys and girls program for players who are entering 2nd grade in September and who are at least 7 years old by September 1, 2011. (Birth-Date between 9/1/2003 & 8/31/2004) No exceptions to this grade or age cut-off are allowed and copies of birth certificates are required for all new players to the Club.
Each Saturday the players will participate in 45 minutes of skills training appropriate to their age and ability - building on prior training experience and expanding to higher level skills and tactical training.
This group will then play a 4 versus 4 (with goalies) small-sided game for another 45 minutes. The goal of this program is to continue to continue to develop soccer skills, to continue game skills development, and to allow the players to have fun in learning the game of soccer.
U10 (3rd/4th Grade) Program
The U10 program will be a separate boys and girls program for players who are entering 3rd and 4th grade in September and who are at least 8 or 9 years old by September 1, 2011. (Birth-Date between 9/1/2001 & 8/31/2003) No exceptions to this grade or age cut-off are allowed and copies of birth certificates are required for all new players to the Club.
At this age level the two grade / age levels will be combined with a mix of 3rd and 4th graders training and playing together on each team. In addition, the U10 players have the opportunity to play indoors in Hingham during the winter months as a separate program.
Each Saturday the players will participate in 45 minutes of skills training appropriate to their age and ability - building on prior training experience and expanding to tactical and game skills training. This group will then play a 6 versus 6 (5 field players plus a goalie) game for another 45 minutes.
The goal of this program is to continue to continue to develop soccer skills, to continue game skills development, to start the transition to larger-sided games, and to allow the players to have fun in learning the game of soccer.
UNDER 12 (5th and 6th Grade) TRAVEL TEAM INFORMATION
This year's 5th and 6th grade players will be playing on an Under 12 travel team. Age eligibility for the 11/12 season is based on birthdates between Aug 1st 1999 & August 31st 2001.
We play against a number of towns throughout the South Shore area in the fall and spring in the Coastal Youth Soccer League. The outdoor fall & spring play will be an 8 v 8 format.
The practice schedule includes:
- Season practices professionally run by professional coaches.
- Regular season practices on Mondays (boys) and Tuesdays (girls) professional coaches.
- Regular season practices (one per week) run by the team coaches, day and times to be determined
It is important to note that players must be registered with the Club prior to participating in the training sessions. No exceptions will be made.
All players interested in playing on the U12 teams will be placed on a team and play in the fall and spring leagues regardless of skill level or experience. However, based on prior season experience and the evaluations perfromed in the June timeframe before the upcoming season, an "A" team will be selected for the boys and the girls. The "A" teams will play in the highest level of competition within the league play, with the remaining teams placed at more appropriate competitive levels.
The goal of this program is to allow all interested players an opportunity to play fun competitive soccer at a level that is appropriate to their skills.
Under 14 (7th and 8th Grade) Travel Team Information
This year's 7th and 8th grade players (plus age appropriate 6th graders) will be playing on an Under 14 travel team. Age eligibility for the 11/12 season is based on birthdates between Aug 1st 1997 & August 1st 1999.
We play against a number of towns throughout the South Shore area in the fall and spring in the Coastal Youth Soccer League. In addition, many of the U12 teams play indoors in Hingham over the winter months. The outdoor fall & spring play will be an 11 v 11 format.
The practice schedule includes:
- Season practices professionally run by professional coaches.
- Regular season practices on Mondays (boys) and Tuesdays (girls) professional coaches.
- Regular season practices (one per week) run by the team coaches, day and times to be determined
It is important to note that players must be registered with the Club prior to participating in the training sessions. No exceptions will be made.
All players interested in playing on the U12 teams will be placed on a team and play in the fall and spring leagues regardless of skill level or experience. However, based on prior season experience and the evaluations perfromed in the June timeframe before the upcoming season, an "A" team will be selected for the boys and the girls. The "A" teams will play in the highest level of competition within the league play, with the remaining teams placed at more appropriate competitive levels.
The goal of this program is to allow all interested players an opportunity to play fun competitive soccer at a level that is appropriate to their skills.
The goal of this program is to allow all interested players an opportunity to play fun competitive soccer at a level that is appropriate to their skills.
Under 18/19 (High School) Information
There will be no change in the U18/u19 programs from prior years. Players in this age group will participate in High School soccer during the fall and then play with the Soccer Club in Coastal League play in the spring. One team of players including both u16's and u18's(u19s) will be formed for the boys and girls including all high school players together on one team. Age eligibility for the Under 18 team for the 11/12 season is based on a birthdates on or after AUG 1, 1993 & younger.