NH CLASSICS PREMIER & CLUB TEAM SCHEDULE:

The typical team schedule is shown below.  U12-U14 teams are generally active from mid-August through mid-July each year. U15 and older teams do not play in the fall season as players in these age groups are generally in their freshman through senior years in high school and playing varsity or sub-varsity soccer during that period.  For U15 and older teams, the club schedule begins in November after the high school season ends and continues through to  mid-July.

The NH Classics field teams at the Premier, Club and Academy levels.  The Premier level is the most rigorous and most competitive schedule for players who seek to start on their varsity high school teams in their early high school years and advance to college play levels.  The Club level is designed to help players reach high school varsity play levels or advance to the premier team level.  The Academy is for youngest developing player from U7 to U11.

August:

The NH Classics offer an optional player-team camp in early-mid August.

Training sessions two to three times per week on weekday evenings beginning mid-August.

Some teams may choose to attend an August tournament.

September:

Training sessions are generally two to three times per week on weekday evenings.

Teams typically attend a Labor Day Weekend tournament.

Labor Day Weekend tournaments are typically in New Hampshire or in Massachusetts.

League play begins in September on weekends (either Saturday or Sunday or both). 

Teams typically play in the Granite State League.

Teams may play within their age group and may also play up one age year.

It is also very common for teams to have additional friendly games

Friendly games may be with comes from within New England.

October:

Training sessions are generally two to three times per week on weekday evenings.

Teams attend a Columbus Day Weekend tournament.

Columbus Day tournaments are typically in New Hampshire or Massachusetts.

It is also very common for teams to have additional friendly games

Friendly games may be with comes from within New England.

November:

Based on league offerings, teams may advance to play in playoff games in early November.

U15 and older teams come together to begin training in November.

Teams U15 and older may attend a November or December tournament.

November tournaments may be in NJ or MD and December may be in FL.

During November until the snow flies, pickup play and additional friendly matches are common.

December-January-February:

Winter training generally occurs every week or every other week. 

Additional winter league play is typically organized on an individual team basis.

March:

U13 and older premier teams typically play in the Region 1 league (www.region1.com).

Teams not playing in Region 1 generally play in the Granite State League.  

Region 1 league play runs from March to mid-May in the New York/New England area.

Granite State league play runs from late April to mid-June.

It is common for the premier teams to attend an early March tournament in Massachusetts or New York.

Players looking to play ODP may enter the program through invitation in March.

April:

The spring season is the primary season for club soccer with the state champion determined.

State champions with advance to regional and national tournament play.  

Premier level players should avoid participation in other high level spring season sports.

Practice and games occur on both weekends of school vacation, all players should plan to be available.

Players should NOT plan to be away during April school vacation.

May:

Training sessions continue at two to three times per week.

League, State Cup and Open Cup play continues on Saturdays and/or Sundays.

The State Cup tournament determines the NH state champion.

The State Cup winner advances to the U.S. regional tournament in late June-early July.
Premier teams play in the State Cup.
Club teams play in either the State Cup or Open Cup.

Teams attend a Memorial Day tournament within the New England or Northeast region.

U15 and older teams may attend Memorial Day Tournaments outside the New England region.

June:

State Cup and Open Cup finals are typically played on the weekend in early June.

League play and tournament play can continues into June.

Teams may attend a tournament on Father's Day weekend.
 

July:

Teams advancing to USYSA regionals will play in late June and early July. 

The host sites for USYSA regionals can be found on www.region1.com
Teams may also attend a July tournament to close out the summer.