The SWSC Rec Soccer Program is for players Pre-K (age 4) to 7th grade and is designed as an introduction to soccer with a mix of skill training and game play with an emphasis on fun. All ages are “non-results orientated” meaning there are no official game scores or standings. Coaches have no disincentive to play everyone equally and to move players around the field in all different positions. Players are free to try things, make mistakes, learn, and have fun.
Played at Gavin Park, Wilton, NY in both the fall and spring.
Programs start at a Pre-K level - 7th Grade, and are coed.
Open registration is offered about 3 months before the session starts.
Session: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 to Wednesday June 21st, 2023
Full schedule available preseason
Days & Times:
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Teams
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM 2nd, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th/7th Grade Teams
Saturday 9:00-11:30 AM – All teams will continue to play games on Saturdays. Half of the games will take place from 9-10 and the other half will be played between 1030-1130. Schedules will have designated times and field locations in advance
Location: Gavin Park
Format: Skills Training 50% and Game Play 50% - small sided for a lot of touches & goals
PreK-2nd Grade- 10 minute warm up and 50 minutes for game play
3rd/4th- 5/6/7th Grade- 10 minute warm up and 50 min for game play
Pre-K, K play 3v3, small fields, small goals, no keepers
1st Grade and 2nd Grade play 4v4, small fields, small goals, no keepers
3rd & 4th Grade play 7v7, U10 field and goals, with keepers
5th, 6th & 7th Grade 7v7, U12 fields and goals, with keepers
Small fields get progressively larger for each Division (PreK-5/6/7th)
Tuesdays/Wednesdays: 1-hour team practice 75% skills 25% scrimmage
Saturday: 15 min warm up, 45 min game
Cost:
Families Approved for Free or Reduced cost School Lunch or Food Stamps
Cost $15 per player (jersey, and shorts, socks, and shin guards if needed)
$90 Wilton Residents and active SWSC Members
$100 All other Players
5$ Multiplayer Discount
10% Early Bird Discount when you register before February 22nd
Registration Includes:
Uniform Jersey (black shorts and black soccer socks not included, but may be optionally purchased or provided through the Financial Assistance Program)
Soccer Ball
Participation Award
Volunteer Coaches
Like most recreation level youth sports programs, we depend on Volunteer Parent Coaches.
We try to have two (or more) coaches for each team, so that a parent does not need to be there for every session to volunteer.
Soccer and/or coaching experience is nice but not required especially at the younger ages – we will provide coaching assistance.
