Soccer

Competetive Registration Closes: July 9, 2026

Recreational Registration Closes:  July 23, 2026

2026 Fall Soccer Tryout Schedule

Ellington's Recreational Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets August through early November. Teams are comprised based on the new Fall CJSA age groups and play against towns in the local area. For more information on our recreational soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118. 

Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations: 

Robert Tedford Memorial Park  -  45 Sadds Mill Road (Route 140) (Ellington, CT)
Pinney Street Fields  -  63 Pinney Street (Ellington, CT)

When: Games are typically played on the weekends (September - early November)
             * Weeknight games are possible

             Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and field availability)

Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)

Cost: $130 + team jersey (all players must purchase their shirt in a link provided prior to the start of the season)

Attire/Equipment: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire (cleats)

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Kevin Barrett (Recreation Supervisor) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov..

Register on Activenet:

BOYS:

Boys Born
8/1/17 - 7/31/18 Boys Born
8/1/16 -7/31/17 boys born
8/1/15 - 7/31/16 boys born
8/1/14 - 7/31/15   Boys Born
8/1/13 - 7/31/14  boys born
8/1/12 - 7/31/13 boys born
8/1/11 - 7/31/12

GIRLS:

girls born
8/1/17 - 7/31/18 girls born
8/1/16 - 7/31/17 girls born
8/1/2015 - 7/31/16 girls born
8/1/2014 - 7/31/15

 girls born
8/1/13 - 7/31/14 girls born
8/1/12 - 7/31/13  Girls Born
8/1/11 - 7/31/12
 

Registration Closes:  August 18, 2025

Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play soccer! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of soccer through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Robert Gorman at rgorman@ellington-ct.gov.

Where: Robert Tedford Memorial Park (Small Soccer Fields - A, C, D; Full Size Field)

When: September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11,18; Rain date: October 25

Time:  4 year old's          8:45AM - 9:30AM
            Kindergarten        8:45AM - 9:30AM
            First Grade           10:00AM - 10:45AM
            Second Grade      11:00AM - 11:45AM

Cost:  $65 (includes T-shirt)

Attire: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire (cleats) 

Equipment: Size 3 soccer ball, water bottle (labeled with name)

Register on ActiveNet:

 4 year olds Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd grade

This program will focus on ball touches, control, dribbling and shooting skills. It will be held on Saturdays, September 6 - October 11, 2025 at 10 am at Robert Tedford Memorial Park, Field E.

Each participant will need shin guards, water bottle, cleats and a size 3 soccer ball.

View the link below for more information and to register on Activenet.

Register Here

Registration Open: January 5 - March 8, 2026

Join the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department and learn how to play soccer! This program is designed to cover the fundamentals of soccer through coach-led drills and non-competitive games. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Rob Gorman (Recreation Program & Event Specialist) at rgorman@ellington-ct.gov.

Where: Robert Tedford Memorial Park (Small Soccer Fields - A, C, D, E)

When: April 20, 27; May 4, 11,18  Makeup Date: June 1st if needed 

Time:  Ages 4 - Kindergarten - 5:15PM-6:15PM
            Grades 1 & 2 - 6:30PM-7:30PM         

Cost: $50 (includes T-shirt)

Attire: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire (cleats) 

Equipment: Size 3 soccer ball, water bottle (labeled with name)

Instructional Soccer is an in-house program. We do not guarantee specific requests for teams, times, or locations. Players cannot be transferred once assigned to a team. Team assignments are determined by the participant’s current age, participants are not able to play in a higher grade.

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  Ages 4 - Kindergarten   Grades 1 & 2

Registration Open: January 5 - March 8, 2026

Ellington's Spring Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets April through mid-June, pending facility approvals and adequate field conditions. Teams are comprised based on age and play against towns in the local area. For more information on our spring soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or
(860) 870-3118.  NOTE:  Recreational and Competitive teams will be formed after registration is completed.  Register players by birth year through ActiveNet or on the links below.  

The current Parks & Recreation Commission policy holds the following provision: Players that are selected to competitive soccer teams for the fall 2025 season in Division 3, 4 or 5 levels, and who register by the defined deadline for spring soccer 2026 are eligible to return to their existing team for spring soccer, provided that particular team is enrolled in the spring 2026 schedule. 

Rising Age Groups for 2025/26:

- U9 (born 2017)
- U10 (born 2016)
- U11 (born 2015)
- U12 (born 2014)
- U13 (born 2013)
- U14 (born 2012)

* Age groups may be combined depending upon the league composition 

Where: Practices/Games can be played at any of the following locations: 

Robert Tedford Memorial Park  -  45 Sadds Mill Road (Route 140) (Ellington, CT)

When: Games are typically played on the weekends 
             * Weeknight games are possible

             Practices: 1-2 per week (based on coach and field availability)

Time: TBD (based on coach and field availability)

Cost: $130 plus team jersey if needed. 

Attire/Equipment: Children are required to wear shin guards, soccer socks and proper foot attire (cleats)

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in coaching, please email Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.

Register on ActiveNet:

BOYS:

 Boys Born 2011 Boys born 2012 boys born 2013 boys born 2014  boys born 2015 Boys Born 2016 Boys Born 2017

GIRLS: 

Girls Born 2011 girls born 2012 Girls Born 2013   girls born 2014   girls born 2015 Girls Born 2016 Girls Born 2017

This program will focus on ball touches, control, dribbling and shooting skills. It will be held on Saturdays, April 18-May 16, 2026 from 10:00 - 10:45am at Robert Tedford Memorial Park, Field A.

Each participant will need shin guards, water bottle, cleats and a size 3 soccer ball.

View the link below for more information and to register on Activenet.

Register Here

 

 

Join our Futsal Preseason Clinic to sharpen your footwork and ball control before Spring?  Designed for players of all levels, these high-energy sessions focus on quick decision-making, tight-space dribbling, and precision passing - essential skills to elevate your game.  Get ready to hit the field with confidence this season!

Dates: Thursdays, March 12, 19, 26: April 2,9 at the Crystal Lake School Gymnasium

Time: 6:00 - 7:00PM

Cost: $90

View the link below for more information and to register on Activenet.

Ages 7-12 

Registration Open March 2- April 6, 2026

April vacation soccer camp is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 of all skill levels.  Players will work on ball control, passing, shooting and teamwork while enjoying a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere.

When: April 13-17, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12Noon
Location: Ellington Middle School
Cost: $140 Resident/Non-Resident $150

Register Here
 

 

 

 

 

Camps are being offered the weeks of June 15-19, 2026 and August 10-14, 2026 at Robert Tedford Memorial Park
(45 Sadds Mill Rd.) 

Registration Opens:  Residents: February 6, 2026, Non-Residents February 13, 2026 

View the links below for more information and to register on ActiveNet.
 

June 15-19
Ages 3-4 June 15-19
Ages 4-6 June 15-19
Ages 6-14    
August 10-14
Ages 3-4 August 10-14
Ages 4-6 August 10-14
Ages 6-14