In Town Rec Program - Offered in the Fall (Spring league coming)

In-Town
The purpose of the In Town soccer program is to provide our young athletes an opportunity to learn the game of soccer, have fun with friends and participate in a team activity.  From Pre-K to Grade 1 we want our players learning how the game of soccer works while working with coaches on their new skill set.  Games are held for Kindergarten and Grade 1 against in town opponents, with everyone learning and having as much fun as possible.  Ages U9-U13 the fun continues but the competition changes.  in the U9 and U11 divisions we will be playing at Wolf Swamp fields and putting what we learned in the previous years to the test! In the U13 division we will be playing in the Springfield Soccer Division and having fun experiencing more competition!

The in-town fee is $100 and includes a uniform.  The in-town divisions are organized by age. To be play for the kindergarten program, your child must be eligible for the Longmeadow School system's Kindergarten program.  To be eligible for the PreK program, your child must be four years old by September 1st.

Registration:
Online registration opens on May 2nd.  A late fee of $25 applies after July 31st. There are no refunds after July 31st. 

NOTE: Registration for In-Town soccer for this fall ends on July 31st.  If you have not registered your child yet for In-Town soccer for this fall yet, please do so now because there will be fee associated with late registrations after July 31st.  

Parents can still register children until August 15th, but will need to pay a late fee.  The registration fee, including the late fee is $125.  If you would like to proceed with registration, please do so before the close of registration on August 15th. 

After August 15th, please send an email to LSAintownsoccer@gmail.com, and your child will be placed on a waiting list.  Please note that we will do what we can to place your child on a team, but we can not guarantee at this time that we will be able to accommodate your request.  Should we be able to accommodate your request, you will receive an email with further instruction about how and when you can register your child.

Players are notified of team assignments and schedules in late August.

Coaches will be informed of a preseason meeting and equipment bag pickup by the In Town VP. 

The season begins in September, on the first weekend after the school year begins. There are no in-town games scheduled on Labor Day or Columbus Day weekends.

EQUIPMENT needed is listed with each grade below.  All players are responsible for their own cleats, shin guards, ball and water bottle.

LSA In-Town Coaches:
Volunteer coaches are needed for every grade level.  The LSA In Town VP coordinates each grade-level league, but volunteer coaches are necessary to effectively run the program.  Coaching education opportunities will be available for volunteers.  If you are willing to coach, assist, or learn more about supporting LSA in-Town soccer contact:  LSAintownsoccer@gmail.com.  

LSA In-Town Program Progression:
LSA is committed to offering a soccer program which aligns with the U.S. Soccer guidelines and United Soccer Coaches best practices, which fit the Longmeadow community.  The LSA in-town soccer program is designed to develop players so that they may progress to other levels of play in the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association.  See US Soccer or  United Soccer Coaches  or MYSA.

In-Town Progression by Grade:

Pre-K (Coed)

• Players must be 4 years old by September 1
• Single weekly skills clinic with their coaches.
• 8 sessions/45 minutes each
• Players receive a t-shirt
• Players need: size 3 soccer ball, soccer cleats (or sneakers), shin guards and soccer socks

Kindergarten (Boys and Girls teams)

• Players must be enrolled in Kindergarten
• 4v4 players + goalkeeper
• 4 x 10 minute quarters w/2 minute breaks
• An introduction to basic rules of the game (Kick-ins, no corners, no offsides or throw-ins)
• Coaches Referee
• Weekly practice set by coaches
• Games on Saturdays or Sundays
• Players receive a t-shirt
• Players need a size 3 soccer ball, soccer cleats (or sneakers), shin guards and soccer socks

1st (Boys and Girls Teams)

• 4v4 players + goalkeeper
• 2 x 20 minutes halves w/ 5 minute half time. 
• Introduction to basic rules of play (No throw-ins or offsides)
• Change sides at the half
• Coaches referee
• Weekly practice set by coaches
• Games at Glenbrook M.S.  on Saturdays
• Players receive a uniform with shirt, shorts, socks
• Players need a size 3 soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards and soccer socks

U9 (Girls/Boys)

The child can be no older than 9 by December 31st of 2023.

• 6v6 players + goalkeeper
• 2 x 25 minute halves
• Rules (including offsides)
• Change sides at the half
• High School Referees
• Weekly practice set by coaches
• Games are Saturday or Sundays
• Players receive a uniform with shirt, shorts, socks
• Players need a size 3 or 4 soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards and soccer socks

U11 (Girls/Boys)

The child can be no older than 11 by December 31st of 2023. 

• 7 x 7 players + goalkeeper
• 2 x 25 minute halves
• Rules (including offsides)
• Change sides at the half
• High School Referees
• Weekly practice set by coaches
• Games are Saturday or Sundays.
• Players receive a uniform with shirt, shorts, socks
• Players need a size 4 soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards and soccer socks

U13 (Coed)

The child can be no older than 13 by December 31st of 2023.

• 11v11 players
• 2 x 25 minute halves
• Rules (including offsides)
• Change side at half
• High School Referees
• Weekly practice set by coaches
• Games at Tree Top park in Springfield on Saturday mornings.
• Players receive a shirt and short
• Players need a size 5 soccer ball, soccer cleats, shin guards and soccer socks

LSA In-Town Fields:
Glenbrook Middle School
110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106

 Glenbrook Field Layout

Questions or Concerns(including team assignment):
Please contact the LSA In-Town coordinator at LSAintownsoccer@gmail.com

Wolf Swamp Fields (Layout TBD)

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