Soccer - Fall 2026

This program is unavailable.

Looking for team info?  LOG ONTO YOUR REC ACCOUNT, CLICK ON YOUR CHILD'S NAME, AND CLICK ON REGISTRATIONS. YOUR CHILD'S TEAM, TEAM COLOR, COACH, AND PRACTICE TIME WILL POP UP.

St. Albans Recreation Soccer 2026
Soccer
St. Albans Recreation offers soccer programming for kids ages 4 years old through 4th grade with a focus on learning and growing soccer skills in a fun, engaging, and active environment.  
Players in the 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th grade groups will play games against other teams in their age group.


PRACTICES START WEEK OF AUGUST 24th, 2026
No Practices on Monday September 7th 2026 (Labor Day).


Registration – All players must be pre-registered on our website or over the phone.  Attention: $25 Late fee for soccer registration goes into effect 8/12/2026.

Outside – All activity will take place
 outside. In the event 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.

TYKES SOCCER 

Tykes Soccer is an introductory soccer program to introduce and grow the soccer skill basics.  Through engaging activities, interaction with peers, and support from parents we will have a KICKING good time!

This program takes place at the Barlow Street Rec Field.  

5:00-5:45pm OR 6:00-6:45pm on Tuesdays OR 5-5:45pm on Wednesdays. 

Equipment:  Cleats or sneakers.  Shin guards are a good idea, but not required.

Each participant receives a team jersey.

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

Kindergarten soccer is designed to grow each players skills and knowledge of the game while sticking to the basics.  This is a co-ed soccer group and is a great opportunity to meet new friends and play on a team.  Kindergarten does not play games but may play small scrimmages during schedule practice times.

This program takes place at the Barlow Street Rec Field.  

5-5:45pm 6-6:45pm on Mondays OR 6-6:45pm on Wednesdays OR 6-6:45pm on Thursdays.
  
Equipment:  Sneakers or cleats, shin guards are a good idea but not required.

Each participant receives a team 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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1st and 2nd grade Soccer (5 v 5)
 
- Field Dimensions 105ft by 70ft (roughly)
- Size 3 Ball
- No goalies
Games will be two 20 minutes halves with a 5 minute half time.
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. 

Equipment:  Cleats and shinguards required.


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3rd and 4th grad
e Soccer (7v7)

*Three defense, three forward, one goalie
- Field Dimensions 165ft by 105 ft (roughly)

- Size 4 ball
- 7v7 (6 field players with 1 keeper)
- Heading of the ball not allowed
- Games will be 2 x 25 minute h
alves with a break between. 

Equipment:  Cleats and shin guards required.


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Choose whether you would like your c
hild to practice on Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday or by registering for your choice below.

Coaches are volunteers 

Practices are two times per week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday), with specific times to be determined by the coach's availability.  Practices will either be from 5-6pm or 6-7pm.  Each Player receives a jersey. 


2026 Soccer Photo Dates

9/10 @ Barlow
5:45pm- Kinder (Coach King)

9/14 @ Barlow
4:45pm- Kinder (Coach Lovelette + Gervais)
5:45pm- Kinder (Coach Leahy + Hungerford)

9/14 @ Hard'ack
4:45pm- 1st/2nd (Coach Merril + Oliver)
3rd/4th (Coach Jablonski)
3rd/4th (Coach McGrath + Burghardt)

5:45pm- 1st/2nd (Coach Chagnon + Gregoire)
3rd/4th (Coach Sasso + Castro)
3rd/4th (Coach Varian)

9/16 @Barlow
4:45pm- Tykes (Coach Olson)
5:45pm- Kinder (Coach Plouff)

MORE INFO:

  • FAMILIES WILL BE ABLE TO LOG ONTO THEIR REC ACCOUNT, CLICK ON THEIR CHILD'S NAME, AND CLICK ON REGISTRATIONS. YOUR CHILD'S TEAM, TEAM COLOR, COACH AND PRACTICE TIME WILL POP UP.
  • MANY COACHES PREFER TO CONTACT FAMILIES VIA EMAIL. PLEASE LOG ON TO YOUR ST. ALBANS RECREATION ACCOUNT AND CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE "OPTED IN" FOR GENERAL AND CANCELLATION EMAILS SO THAT YOUR COACH CAN CONTACT YOU. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS DOING THIS, PLEASE CONTACT LEE AT THE RECREATION OFFICE 802-524-1559

Hard'ack Soccer Rules-Families

  • Hard'ack is a great place for the whole family - including siblings who aren't playing soccer. Please keep an eye on them to ensure both their safety as well as the safety and enjoyment of everyone else while you're here.
  • Do not allow children to hang or climb on the cross bars or nets of goals.
  • Do not allow children to ride bikes in the soccer area (including areas that are not in play) Bikes are allowed on the trails, not on or near the soccer fields.
  • Do not litter, and please encourage kids to pick up trash left behind, even if it isn't theirs.
  • No Smoking anywhere on the property including vaping or e-cigarettes.
  • Dogs and animals must be leashed at all times.

Team Numbers 1/2 + 1st & 2nd Grade, 3/4 = 3rd 7 4th Grade

  • #1 3/4 Coaches: Morgan Sasso & Sebastian Castro - TURBO TURTLES
  • #2 3/4 Coach: James Varian
  • #3 3/4 Coaches: Ryan McGrath & Geoff Burghardt
  • #4 3/4 Coach: Casey Robert
  • #5 3/4 Coach: Jason Bliss
  • #6 3/4 Coaches: Maria Lovelette & Chad Gervais
  • #7 1/2 Coach: Stephen Jablonski - PANTHERS
  • #8 1/2 Coaches: Aaron Chagnon & Abigail Gregoire -DRAGONS
  • #9 1/2 Coach: Jeff Gibson - COBRAS
  • #10 1/2 Coaches: Matt Merrill & Mikayla Oliver
  • #11 1/2 Coach: Brendan Ellis
  • #12 1/2 Coaches: Doren Hughes & LB Gunderson - PINK PENGUINS
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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