Southbury Soccer Age Groups & Programs

The soccer year runs from August 1 to July 31 based on player's birthdates. A player's age group is constant for the soccer year.

Pre Kickers (U4) has separate programs for boys and girls and play in small practice areas, generally 5 vs. 5, no score kept, with frequent breaks. They use small practice goals with no goalkeepers and a size 3 ball. They play once a week on Saturday mornings, with roughly 45 minutes of practice and 45 minutes game time.

Lil' Kickers (combined U5 & U6) has separate programs for boys and girls and play in small practice areas, generally 5 vs. 5, no score kept, with frequent breaks. They use small practice goals with no goalkeepers and a size 3 ball. They play once a week on Saturday mornings, with roughly 45 minutes of practice and 45 minutes game time.

Big Kickers U7/U8 Division (7 & 8 year olds with separate divisions for boys and girls): A recreational program with emphasis on development of individual skills, field position and the rules of the game. Practices are held during the week and games are played on Saturdays. Games are held on reduced size fields with 8 players on each team including the goalkeeper.

U9 and U10 Starting with the U9 age bracket and up, the Club has separate boys and girls teams, with a Division I and Division II in each (varying with registrations). All the teams travel to play teams in the same Division in local towns. U9 and U10 's play on a small field with small goals and goalkeepers. The maximum roster size is 15. They play 8 vs. 8 for 35 minute halves with a size 4 ball. For all ages U9 and up, practice is generally twice a week with Division II games on Saturdays, and Division I games on Sundays.

U11 play 8 vs. 8 for 40 minute halves with a size 4 ball.

U12 - U14 play 11 vs. 11 on a full size field with full size goals for 40 minute halves with a size 5 ball.

U15* and up for Spring Season Only, Generally 11 vs. 11 but can be 8 vs. 8, full size field and goals, 45 minute halves, size 5 ball.