Register for Fall Soccer with Amherst Recreation and your player will learn and develop soccer skills, sportsmanship and team spirit! All teams are volunteer-coached- please consider offering your time and talent. We offer various levels of soccer based on age groups. All genders will play together in all leagues. Shin guards are required at all levels.
All soccer ages are based upon age as of 7/31/2021.
Early Bird Discount: Last day to save $10 is July 30th!
Season Dates
Aug 30th: Practices begin for U8, U10, U12
Sept 11th: Games begin, season begins for U4, U6
Oct 9th: NO GAMES, holiday weekend
October 23rd: Last day of season for U4 & U6
Oct 30th: Last day of the season for U8, U10, U12
U4
U4 Soccer is a one day per week, program to introduce soccer to children ages 3 and 4. Formal games will not be played at this level. Players will be playing games with soccer balls and focusing on skill development. There will be no additional practice days at this level. Soccer Ball Size: 3
Thursday Evening Option at Lower Wilkins
Saturday Morning Option at Lower Wilkins
U6
U6 Soccer is a one day per week, program to introduce soccer to children ages 4 and 5. A 30 minute team practice will be followed by a 30 minute game (4v4) against another team. There will be no additional practice days at this level. Soccer Ball Size: 3
Thursday Evening Option at Lower Wilkins
Saturday Morning Option at Lower Wilkins
U8
This league is for players ages 6 and 7 and will be focused on introducing basic dribbling, passing and shooting skills. This division is played 5v5 which allows players to learn basic positioning concepts and encourage passing and careful footwork. Shin guards and soccer specific cleats are required at this age. They will have one practice and one game per week. Practice days will be determined by coaches and games will be scheduled for Saturdays. Soccer Ball Size: 3
U10
This league is for players ages 8 and 9 and will continue to work on basic skills while incorporating more foot skills and strategic teamwork. There will be a focus on positional play and positional "sense." Shin guards and soccer specific cleats are required for this age group. They will have one practice and one game per week. Practice days will be determined by coaches and games will be scheduled for Saturdays. Soccer Ball Size: 4
U12
Players ages 10 and 11 year olds not playing for any other team will continue to build on offensive and defensive play, but players who are new to soccer are encouraged to participate. These teams will travel short distances to play teams in surrounding towns. Practices will be once a week with games scheduled for Saturdays. Soccer Ball Size: 4
Last day to register is August 12th!