Soccer

HYSA’s soccer program is not affiliated with the Hopkinton Soccer Club. HYSA does not hold try-outs. There is a place for all Hopkinton and Contoocook youth athletes in HYSA.

Fall 2024

Weather is a consideration for all practices and games.

Pre-K

The pre-kindergarten soccer program focuses on skills and drills. The 2023 season for grades pre-k through 2nd grade will begin on September 7, and end on October 26. They will play at the Maple Street soccer fields.

Pre-k sessions will run Saturday mornings 9:00–9:40 am.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten soccer program focuses on skills and drills. The 2023 season for grades pre-k through 2nd grade will begin on September 7, and end on October 26. They will play at the Maple Street soccer fields.

Kindergarten sessions will run Saturday mornings 9:45–10:30 am.

1st & 2nd Grade

The first and second grade soccer programs continue to focus on skill and drills, but includes 20 minutes of game time. The 2023 season for grades pre-k through 2nd grade will begin on September 7, and end on October 26. They will play at the Maple Street soccer fields.

1st and 2nd grade sessions will run Saturday mornings:

  • Girls’ practice: 10:30–11:30 am

  • Boys’ practice: 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Some second graders will get the chance to play at the third and fourth grade level in the Merrimack Valley Soccer League.

3rd & 4th Grade

The 3rd and 4th grade soccer program will compete in the Merrimack Valley Soccer League (MVSL).

5th — 8th Grade

Teams for athletes in grade 5th through eighth also compete in the MVSL.

Fees

  • Pre-K – 2nd Grade: $60.00

  • 3rd & 4th Grade: $80.00

  • 5th – 8th Grade: $125.00

HYSA will supply shirts for all athletes.

Timing and Schedules

The 2024 season for grades pre-k through 2nd grade will begin on September 7, and end on October 26. They will play at the Maple Street soccer fields.

Schedule for Pre-K through 2nd Grade:

  • 9:00–9:40 am: Pre-K

  • 9:45–10:30 am: Kindergarten

  • 10:30–11:30 am: 1st and 2nd Grade Girls

  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm: 1st and 2nd Grade Boys

Schedule for 3rd–8th grade:

HYSA practices start for 3rd grade and up at the end of August. Once Coaches are determined, schedules are set and players will be notified. Games start on Tuesday, September 3 for MVSL.

The Merrimack Valley Soccer League follows a basic weekly schedule outlined as follows:

Basic Weekday Schedule:

  • Mondays, 5:30 pm: 7th & 8th grade boys

  • Tuesdays, 5:30 pm: 5th & 6th grade boys

  • Wednesdays, 5:30 pm: 7th & 8th grade girls

  • Thursdays, 5:30 pm: 5th & 6th grade girls

  • Fridays, 5:30 pm: 3rd & 4th grade games

Please note: October weekday games will begin at 5:00 pm because of the earlier sunsets.

Basic Saturday Schedule:

  • 9:00 am: 7th & 8th grade boys

  • 10:30 am: 7th & 8th grade girls

  • 12:00 pm: 5th & 6th grade boys

  • 1:30 pm: 5th & 6th grade girls

  • 3:00 pm: 3rd & 4th grade boys

  • 4:30 pm: 3rd & 4th grade girls