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. Boys and girls will play together in all leagues. Shin guards are required at all levels.
Please see the Sport Safety Operating Procedures below for information on the steps being taken to minimize risk. All participants must sign the mandatory waiver below.
All soccer ages are based upon age as of 7/31/2020. Please call the Rec office with any questions regarding age/grade.
Early Bird Discount: Last day to save $10 is July 31st!
Season Dates
Aug 31st: Practices begin for U8, U10, U13
Sept 12th: Games begin, season begins for U4, U6
Oct 31st: Last day of the season
U4
U4 Soccer is a one day per week, co-ed 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.
Thursday Evening Option at Buck Meadow
Saturday Morning Option at Lower Wilkins
U6
U6 Soccer is a one day per week, co-ed 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.
Thursday Evening Option at Buck Meadow
Saturday Morning Option at Lower Wilkins
U8
This co-ed league is for players ages 6 and 7 and will be focused on introducing basic dribbling, passing and shooting skills. This division is played 4v4 which allows players to learn basic positioning concepts and encourage passing and careful footwork. They will have one practice and one game per week. Practice days will be determined by coaches and games will be scheduled for Saturdays.
U10
This co-ed 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." They will have one practice and one game per week. Practice days will be determined by coaches and games will be scheduled for Saturdays.
U13
Players ages 10 and 11 and 12 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. Game Times vary depending on opposing team
Last day to register is August 12th!