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Youth Soccer


Farmington Recreation's Youth Soccer Program for Fall 2024 for children born 2010 - 2020 is slated to begin on Saturday, September 7 and conclude on November 2 (weather permitting) with no games expected on October 12 or 13.

Farmington Recreation's Youth Soccer Program thrives on good sportsmanship. 

Sportsmanship is fair and generous conduct or treatment of others, especially in a sports contest.

One demonstrates good sportsmanship when showing respect for yourself, your team mates, and your opponents, for the coaches, and for the referees, judges, and other officials.  Sportsmanship is a style, an attitude, and a mindset, and it can have a positive impact on everyone around you.

Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U6 - U14 General Information
  • Recreation teams will be created based on several factors including but not limited to the player's home address and the number of registrations received. Although teams are created based on the registrants year of birth, Farmington Recreation MAY transfer players to another division based on their grade in school.
  • Players will be notified of their team placement one to two weeks prior to their first game.
  • Games will be held on Saturdays at Tunxis Mead Park at random times between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Players in our U10 - U14 divisions may play games versus other communities in the Farmington Valley (Avon, Bristol, Burlington, Canton, Granby, Simsbury, and West Hartford) which may result in away games. 
  • Recreation soccer (U6 - U14) practices, approximately one hour in length, will be held once per week (Monday - Friday) at various times and locations. Considering our coaches are volunteers and select their practice schedules based on their availability and our field availability, specific requests for practice days and times by players families will not be accepted.
  • All players, Recreation and Travel, will be registered with the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA).
  • Farmington Recreation provides New Balance (or equivalent) jerseys to each player per season. Due to the increase in the cost of goods, replacement jerseys for lost/stolen/misplaced jerseys may be available for a fee.
  • Farmington Recreation's Youth Soccer Program is led by volunteer coaches and therefore participants medical conditions (if applicable) will not be shared with our volunteer coaches by Farmington Recreation staff. It shall be the responsibility of parents/guardians to supervise their children at practices and games.  
Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U5 (Born 2020)
  • Farmington Recreation's Jr. Soccer Program is an introduction to the game of soccer for those born in 2020. Clinic-like sessions will focus on the development of basic skills (dribbling, shooting, etc.) and the team concept. This instructional program places players in an environment that encourages practical training, imagination, and self-confidence through age-appropriate coaching while fostering a competitive, professional, and enjoyable atmosphere. Reassurance and care from our coaches allows every player to gain a better understanding of the game of soccer.
  • Players will be provided with a Farmington Recreation Soccer Jersey and Coaching.
  • Players will need a size 3 soccer ball and cleats/shin-guards are suggested.
Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U6 (Born 2019)
  • Coed program if minimum numbers are not attained.
  • Games will be played with a size 3 soccer ball.
  • Games will be played under the jurisdiction of CJSA.
  • NFHS & CJSA rules shall apply unless otherwise noted, with exception to the following:
    • One volunteer coach may be present on the field during play to instruct/assist.
    • Small-sided games will be played 7v7 with a Build-Out Line.
      • The Build-Out-Line is a line halfway between the penalty box and mid-field.
      • The Build-Out-Line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting.
      • When the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in his/her hands, the opposing team must retreat behind the Build-Out-Line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the Build-Out-Line, the goalkeeper may throw, roll, or pass the ball with his/her feet. Punting or utilizing a drop-kick is not permitted.
      • Opposing teams must also retreat behind the Build-Out-Line during goal kicks.
      • Once the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, play may resume as normal. 
Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U8 (Born 2018/17) and U10 (Born 2016/15)
  • Games will be played with a size 4 soccer ball.
  • Games will be played under the jurisdiction of CJSA.
  • NFHS & CJSA rules shall apply unless otherwise noted, with exception to the following:
    • Small-sided games will be played 7v7 with a Build-Out Line.
      • The Build-Out-Line is a line halfway between the penalty box and mid-field.
      • The Build-Out-Line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting.
      • When the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in his/her hands, the opposing team must retreat behind the Build-Out-Line until the ball is put into play. Once the opposing team is behind the Build-Out-Line, the goalkeeper may throw, roll, or pass the ball with his/her feet. Punting or utilizing a drop-kick is not permitted.
      • Opposing teams must also retreat behind the Build-Out-Line during goal kicks.
      • Once the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, play may resume as normal. 
Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U12 (Born 2014/13)
  • Games will be played with a size 4 soccer ball.
  • Games will be played under the jurisdiction of CJSA.
  • NFHS & CJSA rules shall apply unless otherwise noted, with exception to the following:
    • Small-sided games will be played 9v9.
Recreation Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U14 (Born 2012/2011 & 2010 if in 8th Grade)
  • Games will be played with a size 5 soccer ball.
  • Games will be played under the jurisdiction of CJSA.
  • NFHS & CJSA rules shall apply unless otherwise noted.
Travel Soccer, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025: U9 - U14/15
  • Farmington Recreation collaborates with the Farmington Soccer Club to offer Travel Soccer. Click here for more information on the Farmington Soccer Club. All players are required to register with Farmington Recreation.
  • Click here for our Travel Soccer Eligibility Table.
  • Games will be played under the jurisdiction of CJSA.
Coaches Corner: Helpful Tips for Volunteer Coaches

7v7 Training (U6, U8, and U10)
9v9 Training (U12)
11v11 Training (U14)
Due to combined ages, Farmington Recreation's U12 and younger divisions may not deliberately head the ball during practice nor during play.



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