FARMINGTON – Farmington Recreation Department is pleased to announce the 30th season of the
INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
Registrations are now being taken for boys and girls in Grades 1 to 6 wanting to take part in the Rec. Dept.’s primary outdoor youth program of the fall, the Instructional Soccer League. Participants will be separated into two divisions structured by school grade to promote balanced competition and equal play opportunity. The divisional set up is as follows:
Division I – Grades 1, 2 and 3
Division II – Grades 4, 5 and 6
The focus of this league is to teach fundamentals, refine playing skills, improve fitness levels of the players and educate them in the rules and basic concepts of the sport of soccer. Having fun is the primary goal of the program so good sportsmanship is expected of all players and spectators; respect and support should be displayed for every player, coach and referee.
This fall the program will be under the guidance of Joel Smith. Joel is a former Instructional Soccer program director and participant and is the current Head Coach of the Mt. Blue Boys’ Varsity Soccer team. Serving as individual team coaches and game referees this year will be members of the Mt. Blue Girls and Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Teams as well as volunteer students from the University of Maine at Farmington.
In the interest of fairness, any child that participates in another fall soccer program will not be allowed to register for the Instructional Soccer League.A standard registration fee of $ 20.00 is charged to all players. This fee enables the Rec. Dept. to purchase balls and other equipment for the program, trophies for all Division I and II champions and runners up and to furnish all volunteer coaches and referees a gift of appreciation on behalf of this program’s parents and participants.
There is a $ 5 Non-Resident Fee charged to participants who do not reside in the town of Farmington (Farmington, West Farmington, Farmington Falls or Fairbanks) or whose parents do not pay property taxes to the Town of Farmington. All players are expected to dress for games in the Farmington Recreation Department’s Youth Sports Team jersey. This numbered, reversible micro-mesh short sleeved shirt is ideal for soccer. In the Indian Summer days of the program, a T-shirt
may be worn under it. When the chilly temperatures come toward the end of the season, a turtleneck or sweatshirt underneath will keep players warm.
If sized properly, one Youth Sports Team jersey should last a participant several seasons of both Instructional Soccer and our winter time Junior Pro Basketball Program and then may be easily re-sold or returned to the Rec. Dept. for other children to use. The purchase price for the Youth Sports Team jersey is $ 23. Protective shin guards are optional and may be purchased at a cost of $ 4.00 per pair.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS FOR SHIRTS AND SHIN GUARDS PAYABLE TO: GAME DAY ATHLETIC
Insurance coverage, if desired, is the responsibility of the participant. Please note: To assist the Recreation Department in tracking payments for any of the above fees, it is our preference to accept only personal checks or money orders. Additionally, all transactions involving program costs must take place at the Farmington Community Center to ensure proper receipting.
This year the Registration Period will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 , Wednesday, Sept. 9 th th and Thursday, Sept. 10th only. However, the Recreation Department Office will stay open until 6:00 p.m.
on those days for your convenience. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. Please note: Any family requesting consideration for program fee subsidy must check the appropriate box on the program registration card.
The following is a list of dates for the 2009 season. League action will be held on these dates only at Hippach Field. Parking is limited at Hippach Field so parents are encouraged to park in the Lower Learning Center parking lot at Abbott Park at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Tuesday, Sept. 8th – Registration period begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center
(forms available at the Recreation Department)
Wednesday, Sept. 9th – Registration continues
Thursday, Sept. 10th – Registration Deadline 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13th – Drills for all players – Div. I @ 12:30, Div. II @ 2:15
Sunday, Sept. 20th – Team Assignments / Regular Season Begins – Div. I @ 12:30, Div. II @ 2:15 (Schedules distributed today)
Sunday, Sept. 27th – Regular Season Matches
Sunday, October 4th – Regular Season Matches
Sunday, Oct. 11th – Regular Season Matches
*Sunday, Oct. 18th – Regular Season Ends
*Please note if Sunday, October 18th is rained out, playoff schedules, complete with Final Regular Season Standings, will be passed out
during Quarterfinal Matches.
If any of the above Regular Season dates are cancelled the matches scheduled for that date will not be made up. All players and parents should be aware that except for Single Elimination Playoff matches, the schedule of Regular Season matches just moves on to the next listed Sunday.
Single Elimination Playoffs – Week of October 19th
All Originally Scheduled Playoff Matches are Under the Lights
Monday or Tuesday – Quarterfinal Round Matches – Div. I @ 5:30 p.m./ Div. II @ 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday or Thursday – Semi-final Round Matches – Div. I @ 5:30 p.m./ Div. II @ 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23rd – Championship Round Matches – Div. I @ 5:30 p.m./ Div. II @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25th – Rain Date for Championship Match ( if necessary) – Div. I @ 12:30 p.m./ Div. II @ 2:00 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather on any of the playing dates listed above, parents or players are advised to tune to WKTJ radio station, FM 99.3 or AM 1380 for notice of a cancellation (Regular Season) or postponement (Playoffs). Afternoon starting times (Regular Season Sundays) should have cancellation announcements aired between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Evening starting times
(Playoffs Matches) should have postponement announcements aired between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE IN THE FARMINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER For more information please call 778-3464 or 778-3444
