St. Albans Recreation Soccer 2022
Attention: $25 Late fee for soccer registration goes into effect 8/14/2022
Soccer 2022 – We're ready for fall soccer! St. Albans Recreation offers soccer programming for kids ages 4 through 4th Grade. The focus of our program is learning skills and fun. Players will work on increasing their soccer skills in a safe, fun environment. Our soccer program is an opportunity for kids to get out, be active and be with friends. Kids will play games against other teams in their age range on Saturday & Sunday mornings with practices during the week.
Registration – All players must be pre-registered on our website or over the phone.
Outside – All activity will take place outside. In the case of bad weather participants will be emailed about cancellations and we will post on our Facebook page. Please make sure you have an updated email on file for these notifications and that you've opted to receive them.
Practice - Practice days are listed below. Choose which option works best for you and your child. Once coaches are confirmed, you will be notified of the exact time of your child's practice. Practices are generally one hour in length. Practices start the week of 8/29/22.
Game Schedule - Games will be played on Saturday & Sunday mornings at Hard'ack Recreation Area. Detailed game time schedule will be announced in September.
Games are are for kids in Grades 1 through 4
Those dates are:
Sat 9/10
Sun 9/18
Sat 9/24
Sun 10/2
Sat 10/8
We also plan to schedule game a game under the lights at The Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center for all kids grades 1st -4th grade. Date to be announced.
Kids enrolled in ages 4 and Kindergarten will learn skills and play scrimmages during their practices.
Recreation Director Kelly Viens 802-524-1971 or k.viens@stalbansvt.com
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START SMART SOCCER (4 year old) - PROGRAM RUNS one afternoon per week on Tuesdays at Hard'ack. AUGUST 23, 2022 Through SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Children must be 4 by August 1, 2022. There are 2 time options. Choose which one works best for your family. 5:00-5:45pm or 6:00-6:45pm
Start Smart Soccer is a program to introduce the game of soccer, the skills required to play and a BASIC understanding of the game. Participants meet new friends, learn sportsmanship, and experience a team concept....and maybe learn a little bit about soccer. Each participant receives a team jersey.
- This group does not play games. Although it is nice to try once or twice toward the end of the season.
- Families will not be contacted after you register, you simply show up on the date and time you selected.
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KINDERGARTEN SOCCER - PROGRAM RUNS one afternoon per week on Thursdays at Hard'ack. AUGUST 25, 2022 through September 29, 2022 This program is for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2022. Kindergarten soccer is designed to introduce the games basics and skills while offering lots of soccer fun. All teams are co-ed. The players will be divided into 2 groups. Choose which one works best for your family. 5:00-5:45pm or 6:00-6:45pm. A great way for your little one to meet new friends and learn to play on a team.
- Coaches are parent volunteers.
- Kids will be broken down into groups/ teams of 10-12.
- Each group/ team will practice separately.
- This group may play some small scrimmages.
- All players receive a jersey.
- Families will not be contacted after registration. You simply show up on the first date at the time you selected.
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FALL YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM FOR KIDS IN 1st- 4th GRADE
PRACTICES START WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2022
No Practices on September 5th (Labor Day).
STANDARDS OF PLAY FULL DOCUMENT LINK!
1st and 2nd grade Soccer (4v4)
4v4 Standards of play.
- Field Dimensions 90ft by 60 ft
- Size 3 Ball
- 4v4 with no goalies
- Shin Guards required
Games will be 4 ten minute quarters with 5 minute breaks between. The idea behind this is to get kids more touches on the ball. Smaller field, smaller pop-up style goals and no goalies keeps kids playing and reduces risk of injury.
3rd and 4th grade Soccer (7v7)
7v7 Standards of Play.
- Field Dimensions 180ft by 105 ft
- Size 4 ball
- 7v7 (6 field players with 1 keeper)
- Shin Guards are required
- Heading of the ball not allowed (If the ball is headed in game it is an in-direct free kick for the opposing team)
- Build out line is used to help promote playing the ball out of the back field in a less pressured setting. When the goalkeeper has the ball in his or her hands during play from the opponent, the opposing team must move beyond the build out line until the ball is put into play.
- Goalkeepers cannot punt or drop kick the ball. They must pass, throw or roll the ball into play.
- Games will be 2 x 25 minute halves with a 10 minute break between.
- Offside is not called in games but the idea can be taught in practices to prepare kids for the next level of soccer.
Choose whether you would like your child to practice on Tuesday & Thursday or Monday & Wednesday by registering for your choice below. Coaches will contact families to let them know what time their practice will be on those days and to introduce themselves.
Coaches are parent volunteers - Practices are usually 2 times per week, with time to be determined by the coach's availability. Each Player receives a uniform.