SOCCER
Our Recreational Soccer divisions are intended for those with little or no experience in the sport. Rule-set is based around instruction and a stress-free environment for coaches and players.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
NYS will group families together to form a team. Our teams are formed by the following criteria: Coach request, friend request, and zip code. If you do not have a coach or friend request, then we will place you on a team that is as close to your zip code as possible. After our teams are formed, parents/guardians will meet to discuss coaching, practice times, and locations. All of our teams are managed and coached by parent volunteers. Practices are determined by each team and generally run 1-3 times a week.
If we do not have enough volunteers that pre-register, we will be working through the process to get volunteers from your child’s team. If you are interested in coaching your child’s team, please check the coach box at registration or contact our office. Volunteering for your child’s team is an amazing way to help impact the children in this community. We are always looking for great people to join our mission!
After the parents on the team are communicating, then practices will begin. Teams will generally practice 2 or more times before the scheduled 1st games. NYS will release game schedules the week of the first game. Teams will play and practice for 7-8 weeks for the season. Games are held at local gyms, schools, and parks based on your area and are all primarily held on Saturdays.
3-4 Year old Tiny Tots Academy:
This division is to introduce kids to the game of soccer and is directed to help build coordination, social skills, and teamwork. Play is five versus five without a goalkeeper with a reduced field and goal size. One coach will be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players. Older 2 year old’s are welcome to play. Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
6U Division:
This division is to introduce kids to the game of soccer and is directed to help build coordination, social skills, and teamwork. There is a goalkeeper in this division and is played seven versus seven with a reduced field and goal size. One coach will be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players! Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
8U Division:
This division is aimed towards those with little experience in the sport. The focus is directed to help build coordination, social skills, and teamwork. For this age group, we introduce goalkeepers, a larger field, and goal size while still playing seven on seven. Ruleset becomes more advanced over our 4U and 6U levels as well. One coach will still be allowed on the field for each team to help guide players! Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
10U Division:
This division is aimed towards those with little to some experience in the sport. At this age group, we introduce a larger field and goal size and a more specific rule-set. Offside penalties and Cards become utilized in this division, as well as penalty kicks. Games are played nine on nine with a goalkeeper and at a reduced field size, but coaches are no longer allowed on the field of play. Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
12U Division:
This division is aimed towards those with some experience in the sport. At this age group, we begin using the official size soccer ball while also increasing the game time. Rule-set becomes more specific to NFHS rules. Games are played eleven versus eleven including a goalkeeper. Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
14U Division:
This Division is aimed towards those with some experience in the sport. At this age group, we begin using the official size soccer ball while also increasing the game time. The rule-set becomes more specific to NFHS rules. Games are played eleven versus eleven including a goalkeeper. Coaches and Team Managers are all volunteers.
Coed: Girls & Boys
NYS has a recommended equal playing time rule in our recreational sports. Play time may vary based on team size.
Required Equipment: Athletic shoes or rubber cleats, shin guards and soccer ball.
Registration fee includes: NYS Jersey top, league dues for the entire season, game fields, game equipment, referee fees, liability insurance with a medical rider, and league administration.