Youth Development League
Milton Travel Soccer offers a youth development program to introduce the game of soccer to younger players.
The Youth League is not a travel program. All practices and games are scheduled in town on Sundays only.
The Youth League is not competing with "Town" soccer. Many of our players play both leagues. The program offers an opportunity for 5 year olds to get introduced to the game of soccer (we find that 4 is too young). Town starts at 6 years old. The Youth League also provides an option for those who prefer to play soccer on Sundays in the Fall and/or Spring. YDL plays a 5-on-5 game, including a goalie and youth net.
Milton Travel Soccer also wants to make sure coaches have the necessary support and resources to be able to offer age appropriate skills and games. We therefore provide coaching clinics and coaches' licenses, offer books and videos in the library, and will help with any coaches' questions.
Goals
Fun!! Everyone plays. We want every player participating in the Youth League to learn basic skills, to enjoy soccer and,when the season's over, to want to keep on playing.
Fall 2008 Age Groups
The Youth League is open to children 5-8 years old*. There are three sections based on grade:
| 2nd/3rd Grade |
For children who will enter Grade 2 or 3 in September 2008 |
| 1st Grade |
For children who will enter Grade 1 in September 2008 |
| Kindergarten |
For children who will enter Kindergarten in September 2008.
Must have been 5 years old by August 31, 2008. |
* older players (born prior to August 1, 2000 or in 3rd grade) are also welcome to play in the Travel (BAYS) program, but must sign up before July 1, 2008 to guarantee a spot on a Spring 2008 Travel team.
Few exceptions will be made to age appropriate placements under extenuating circumstances. All requests for coaches and teammates will be carefully considered and fulfilled when appropriate.
Please see Placement Policies.
Fees
$75 registration includes ball, socks, shorts, and numbered jersey.
Registration
The registration deadline for the Fall 2008 season is
August 15, 2008.
A copy of the child's birth certificate is required for all first
time players (will not be returned).
For additional information and to register on-line please see Registration .
Season
The Youth League Spring season starts in mid-April and the Fall season starts in mid-September; each season runs for eight weeks.
We try to have all games at the same time each week Sunday afternoons. The normal schedule is 45 minutes of practice followed by a 45 minute game.
Weather Hotline: Call 1-877-3SD-TEAM (1-877-373-8326) then 7080 to listen to a message that will be posted by 10:00 am on Sunday.
Information
For further information please e-mail
YDLinfo@miltontravelsoccer.org