OUTDOOR
SOCCER INFORMATION
Outdoor soccer consists of two seasons, Fall and Spring, which are approximately 8 weeks in duration. The Fall season runs from early September to early November; the Spring season runs from early April until early June. Our program is affiliated with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) and the Essex County Youth Soccer Association (ECYSA) and consists of the following age-specific programs:
U-6 Instructional -- This program is for boys and girls who are in kindergarten. The focus is on skill development and fun. Boys and girls are mixed on the same teams and team shirts are given to all participants. A #3 soccer ball is used.
U-8
Intramural -- The U-8 program is for children
primarily in 1st or 2nd grade. Skill development is stressed and
playing strategy is introduced with the primary emphasis on fun. Teams
play 3 v 3 in the fall season and 6 v 6 (5 field players, plus a
goalkeeper) in the spring season with team sizes
generally from 10 to 13 players. Teams are balanced with an equal mix
of first and second year players, and with an equal mix of player
skills. Team shirts are given to all participants. A #4 soccer ball is
used.
U-10
Intramural -- The U-10 intramural program is for
children primarily in 3rd or 4th grade (plus age-eligible 5th graders).
Teams play 6 v 6 (5 field players, plus a goalkeeper) with team sizes
generally from 10 to 12 players. Teams are balanced with an equal mix
of first and second year players, and with an equal mix of player
skills. Team shirts are given to all participants. A #4 soccer ball is
used.
U-10 Travel -- The U-10 travel program, open to a limited number of U-10 players, participates in the Essex County program, which is non-competitive (neither scores or standings are recorded). Teams play 6 v 6 and are organized by player skills. A county-wide Friendship Tournament is held at the end of the Spring season. A #4 soccer ball is used. Click here for more information on U10 travel.
U-12 Travel -- The U-12 travel program participates in the Essex County league. Teams play 11 v 11 (full-sided) and are organized by player skills, rated as division 1, 2, or 3. A #4 soccer ball is used. League standings are kept for full-sided teams only, with these top teams participating in a county-wide playoff with the county champions proceeding to a state championship.
U-14 and up Travel -- The U-14 and up travel programs participate in the Essex County program. These teams play 11 v 11 (full-sided) and are organized by player skills, rated as division 1, 2, or 3. Divisions 1 and 2 are considered competitive, while Division 3 is considered recreational. League standings are kept with the top teams participating in a county-wide playoff with the county champions proceeding to a state championship. A #5 soccer ball is used.
General Travel Information -- The BAA participates in the Essex County travel league. Teams participate in their appropriate age bracket for players who are "under 12" through "under 17" as of August 1 prior to the Fall season. Uniforms are required and cost approximately $50 for a shirt, shorts, and socks.
REGISTRATION--
Boxford's
soccer
registration system is
available on-line prior to each fall and spring season. Click here for details or click on the red "Soccer
Registration" button at the top of this page to go directly to the
registration system.
Please note: Players will not be assigned to a team until all
registration
information for that player has been received!
TRYOUTS -- Information on the program's tryout policy and procedures is available by clicking here. Tryout dates and locations for each age group will be posted near the end of the 2007 Spring season.
INDOOR SOCCER and TOURNAMENT PLAY
Indoor soccer and most tournament play are not part of the BAA Soccer program.
A youth referee development program, which provides officials for the intramural U-8 and U-10 games, is part of the Boxford soccer program. Players who are interested must register and take a short referee training course. For more information, contact Beth Cenami at 978-352-5678. Click here for U8 and U10 referee guidelines.
Spring 2008 dates DATE EVENT LOCATION
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Intramural season begins
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Travel season begins
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