Recreation Program

Recreational soccer is the Milton Youth Soccer Club’s largest program. The program is open to boys and girls from age 3-11 (U4-U12). Milton Recreational Soccer is about having fun while teaching the basic rules of soccer. All skill levels are welcome to play. The program is organized by Milton Youth Soccer Club board members and run by parent volunteer coaches. All games and practices take place at Bombardier fields and are always Milton Vs Milton. The practices take place on week day evenings and there are games on Sunday afternoons.

Fall Recreational Soccer

Our fall program is open to U4-U12 (preK-5th) grade. The season generally starts the last week of August and runs through the first weekend of October (6 weeks). It ends with a soccer Jamboree to celebrate the season. Practices and games follow this schedule:

• U4-U5 (Preschool): one set week day evening per week (45 Max for U4 and 1 hour for U5)

• U6 (Kindergartners): one week day evening (varied) AND a game on Sunday afternoon per week

  • (40 min of practice and a 20 min scrimmage during the week, 15 Min of warm up and 45 min of game time on Sundays)

• U8-U12 (Grades 1-5): two week day evening practices (varied) AND a game on Sunday afternoon per week

  • (grades 1 -5 practice for 40 minutes and scrimmage for 20 minutes. Games for grades 1&2 are two 20 minute halves with a 5 minute half time. Games for grades 3-5 are 25 minute halves with a 5 minute half time.)

• Goalkeepers begin at U10. Throw-ins begin at U10.

Spring Recreational Soccer

Our spring program is open to U4-U6 Pre-K and Kindergarten ONLY. Ages 3-6.  It is run the same as fall and typically starts the first full week of May and runs through the end of the school year (6 weeks).

• U4-U5 (Preschool): one set week day evening per week (45 Max for U3 and U4 and 1 hour for U5)

• U6 (Kindergartners): one week day evening AND a game on Sunday afternoon per week

  • (40 min of practice and a 20 min scrimmage during the week, 15 Min of warm up and 45 min of game time on Sundays)

• U8 (Grades 1-2): two week day evening practices (varied) AND a game on Sunday afternoon per week (two 20 minutes halves).

• No Goalkeepers at any age level.

• Scrimmages and games are 4v4, all players in the field.

• Out-of-bounds balls are kicked/dribbled in. No throw-ins.

*ALL players who register MUST have shin guards, a water bottle and cleats (except preschool who can wear athletic sneakers.) The uniform shirt will be given to each player at the beginning of the season and is expected to be worn to every practice and game. *

Recreational Soccer FAQ

When does registration for recreational soccer open?

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY: CLOSED

• Registration typically opens the first week of May and closes the end of June for Fall and first week of January to end of February for Spring.

How long does the season run?

• Recreational soccer runs 6 weeks for both spring and fall. Fall begins the same week as the school calendar. Spring begins the first week of May and runs through the end of the school calendar.

How much does the program cost?

• The cost is $50 for U4-U5 Preschool and $65 for U6 through U8.

Are there scholarships available?

• Yes, there are scholarships available.  Applications are available on our website under forms and policies. Please print and fill it out then mail it in to the address listed on the form. Your request will be reviewed at our monthly board meeting. You will be notified of your request by a board member following the meeting.

Do I need to buy a uniform?

• No, the cost of the uniform shirt is included in the registration. The shirt will be given to your child at the first practice and is theirs to keep. The shirt is expected to worn to all practices and games.

I missed the deadline; can I still sign my child up to play?

• All players who decide to play after the deadline must be put on a waiting list for their age group. To be put on a waiting list you must email the recreation coordinator. If a spot becomes available in that age group you will be notified. Notification may be as late as the week the season starts.

If I volunteer to coach, will I be coaching my son/daughter’s team?

• Yes, all parents coach their child’s team.

Can I sign up to coach with a friend of mine?

• Yes, as long as your children are in the same age group you may, OR if the friend does not have children in the program.

What do I need to do to be a coach?

• You must be 18 years of age or older, pass a background check and be able to work well with children and other parents. Soccer knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. You may be an assistant coach to someone who has experience with the game.

I want my child on his/her best friend’s team. Can you place them together?

• Our recreational program is very large and we do not honor requests for friends to be together. We feel it’s important to mix up the kids each season so that they can make new friends and learn to play with others.

I registered. Now when will I hear from my child’s coach about team placement and schedules?

• Your child’s coach will be in contact with you 1-2 weeks before the season begins. Schedules are posted on our website homepage for you to download and print.

What is the Jamboree?

• This is an event to celebrate the end of the soccer season. It is scheduled for the last Sunday of the season. Each team will play two 30 minute games within their division. There is generally a break between the 2 games so that each team may have a snack and drinks.

My child’s skills seem very advanced. Can he/she play up?

• We do not move children out of their grade level in recreational soccer. Every team will have a variety of skill levels. We feel it’s most important for the kids to play with their peers. Once your child is old enough he/she may play in our spring or fall Travel League Program if he/she chooses.

What is the difference between the recreational soccer program and the travel league program?

• Recreational soccer is open to all kids from PreK through 5th grade.  The program takes place at the Bombardier Park fields with NO TRAVELING. All games are Milton Vs Milton. This program is designed to teach the basics of soccer while giving equal playing time to all skill levels. It is meant to be FUN!

• Our League Program is a travel program. Our teams practice in Milton and have both home and away games against other towns in our area.  There are also some weekends when teams travel and play in tournaments. Parents are responsible for getting their children to all games and tournaments.  League play costs between $40 and $125 to register and a full uniform kit is required to play (~$65). Some age groups in this league have tryouts for team placement. This program focuses on more specific technical skills. The spring program has teams from U10-U19 (ages 9-18). The fall program is for U10 and U12 players only (ages 9-12).

What does my child need for equipment?

• Every child needs shin guards, a water bottle and cleats (PreK kids can wear athletic sneakers). Balls and any other equipment needed to play the game are provided by the Milton Youth Soccer Club.