Pittsfield Family Y Taking Signups for Outdoor Soccer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Family YMCA has opened registrations for its Youth Outdoor Soccer League for all boys and girls ages 3 up through those in Grade 8. The league runs from Sept. 6 through Oct. 25 at Berkshire Community College’s field behind the Paterson Field House.
The eight-week program is designed to be instructional in nature and non-competitive in practice in that the score is not kept. Fundamental soccer skills, the rules of the games and sportsmanship values will be taught by knowledgeable volunteer coaches. Children will be given a T-shirt with team name and number on it, as well as an end-of-the-year award. This is not a travel league.
Five divisions are available: The Tappers division is for ages 3 and 4; Mini Kickers, kindergarten and first-graders; Kickers, Grades 2 and 3; Juniors, Grades 4 and 5, and Seniors, Grades 6-8.
All divisions will play on Saturdays. However, the Kickers, Juniors and Seniors will also practice once during the week. Parents will be contacted by coaches before Sept. 6.
Cost is $40 members, $65 non-members; annual youth YMCA membership is $36. It is the parents and players' responsibility to provide shin guards and sneakers.
To register, visit the Y’s Welcome Center or download a registration form from www.pittsfieldfamilyymca.org. Volunteer coaches are also needed.
For more information, contact Lisa DeVergilio at 413-841-6271 or at youthsports@pittsfieldfamilyyymca.org.