FARMINGTON – Registrations will begin Sept. 9 for children Grades 1 to 6 who would like to
participate in the 35th season of Recreation Department’s Instructional Soccer League this fall.
This year, the Registration Period will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9; Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Thursday, Sept. 11. The Recreation Department Office will stay open until 6 p.m. on Thursday only for your convenience. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department Office in the Farmington Community Center. For more information please call 778-3464.
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 Jaycee Jenckes. Jenckes graduated from Mt. Blue High School where she played on the girls Varsity soccer team and is attending University of Maine at Farmington for her Sophomore year. She volunteered as a coach in the department’s Instructional Soccer league and also served as director of last years’ “Prep” soccer program. Additionally, she is also a past recipient of the Jimmy Joe Allen Memorial Scholarship award, given to one or more of our outstanding volunteer coaches.
Serving as individual team coaches and game referees again this year will be members of the Mt. Blue Girls and Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer Teams as well as other volunteer students from our local high school.
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 $25 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. Additionally, $1 from each player’s registration is set aside for a scholarship established by the Farmington Recreation Department in memory of Jimmy Joe Allen, a tri-captain of the 1984 UMF Men’s Soccer team and a coach for two years in the Instructional Soccer League. The sum collected from this gesture will be awarded to a worthy and deserving student volunteer coach in this program.
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 warmer days of the program, a tee 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 $25.
Protective shin guards are optional and may be purchased at a cost of $5 per pair.
Checks for shirts and shin guards should be made payable to Game Day Athletic.
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. We appreciate your cooperation.
If insurance coverage is desired, it is the responsibility of the participant.
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 2014 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. 9 – Registration period begins at 9 a.m. at the Community Center
Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Registration continues
Thursday, Sept.11 – Registration Deadline 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 14 – Drills for all players – Div. I @ 12:30, Div. II @ 2:15
Sunday, Sept. 21 – Team Assignments/Regular Season Begins – Div. I @ 12:30, Div. II @ 2:15
Sunday, Sept. 28 – Regular Season Matches
Sunday, Oct. 5 – Regular Season Matches
Sunday, Oct. 12 – Regular Season Matches
*Sunday, Oct. 19 – Regular Season Ends
*Please note if Sunday, Oct. 19 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 Oct. 20
All Matches Leading up to the Championship Games are Under the Lights at Hippach Field
Monday or Tuesday – Quarterfinal Round Matches – Div. I @ either 5:30 or 7 p.m./Div. II @ 7 p.m.
Wednesday or Thursday – Semi-final Round Matches – Div. I @ 5:30 p.m./Div. II @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26 – Championship Round Matches – Div. I @ 12:30 p.m./Div. II @ 2:15 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 27 – Rain Date for Championship Match – Div. I @ 5:30 p.m./Div. II @ 7 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather you may check www.farmington-maine.org for notice of cancellation during the regular season or postponement during the playoffs. Parents who do not have internet access should leave a number to reach them at on the registration form. Additionally, Day start times should have cancellation announcements launched by 11 a.m. Evening start times should have postponement announcements launched by 4 p.m.
This is not a Mt. Blue RSD sponsored activity, however, its materials are being distributed through the public schools as a community service. All costs associated with this program are paid for by the Farmington Recreation Department.
