Town of Lyme Youth Soccer Program

Coordinator: Mindy Kaplan (315) 408-6873 ​

2019 Summer Soccer Program

Little Kickers (Ages 5-7)
Soccer Program 2019

Who:  Boys and girls ages of 5-7
When:  One day a week in July 6:30-8:00
              (day to be announced soon)

The primary goal for the Little Kicker’s program is for everyone to have fun and improve their soccer skills.  Our basic philosophy is to foster a positive, supportive atmosphere so that every player has a great experience.  There are no official games so if your child can not make a week or must leave early it is no problem. 

The players will be rotating through a series of drills and playing some small sided games on a reduced size field.  If there are any parents that would like to assist please let me know, many hands are helpful with this age group.  (Please don’t be shy.)  We always need volunteers to help run some of our stations so please let me know if you are interested in assisting us.

Starting after the 4th of July.  We will meet one day a week from 6:30-8:00, in the past it has been Mondays but it will depend on who we get the availability of the volunteer coaches.  Our primary location will be at the town fields on Route 12 behind the baseball field.  If there is a baseball game we will be at the large Rt. 12 soccer field.  If the weather is uncooperative we will not meet that week.

All children should have a parent or guardian available during the entire practice in case bathroom break, first aid or time away from the group is necessary.

Required Equipment:  Please make sure that your child has a water bottle, shin guards, sneakers (or soccer cleats), shorts and a T-shirt.  I encourage your child to bring their own ball (labeled) if they have one.  (Children under the age of 8 should have a size 3 soccer ball.)  Balls and water bottles should be labeled. 

In order to keep the program going for the young children we need more parents to help at this level.  Please let Heather know if you are able to help.  We are looking forward to a great summer of soccer. Click Here to apply to coach.

Jr. & Sr. Soccer League 2019 Information:   Ages 8-13

The Town of Lyme Youth Commission sponsors Junior and Senior level teams for children ages 8-13.  We play in the TI Youth Soccer League, which is an instructional recreation league for fun and skill building.  There are no play offs.  Practice day and times may be adjusted by individual coaches after the teams have been established.  Practice will start in July and Games will start at the end of July andwill run for four weeks.  Games are in the evenings in Alex Bay, Brownville, Cape Vincent, Chaumont, or Clayton.  All games will start at 6:30 pm and players should arrive at least twenty minutes before game time.  Games are usually on Tuesday & Thursdays from July 30th - August 22nd.  Schedules will be posted by mid July.
 
If your child's DOB does not fall in the age range they will need to be evaluated by a small committee and you will need to file a letter with the town requesting why they should play at the requested level.

The Lyme Youth Soccer Junior teams will consist of boys & girls that will be 10 & under.  The first practice for their season will be announced in July. It will be on Rte 12 field.  The only cost is for the T-Shirt ($10).  Gold shirts that say Lyme Soccer in green.  Please let me know if you do not have one or if yours does not fit.

The Lyme Youth Soccer Senior teams will consist of boys & girls that will be 13 & under .  The first practice for their season will be will be will be on announced soon. Practices will be on the school's modified soccer field.  The cost will be approximately $20 to cover paying for officials ($10) and the T-Shirt ($10) shirt is the Gold one we have used in the past. 

Required Equipment:  Please make sure that your child has a water bottle, shin guards, socks, sneakers (or soccer cleats), a Lyme Soccer T-shirt and shorts (black for games).  Balls and water bottles should be labeled. 

Volunteers Needed:  
If there are any parents that would like to volunteer to line fields, officiate games, or be an assistant coach, please contact Heather O’Brien at 408-3695.