Soccer
Soccer (Spring 2025)
- Instructional (4 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
- Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
- Competitive (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Instructional (4 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Open: January 7 - April 1, 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 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 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19 Makeup Date: June 2nd 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
Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Open: January 7 - March 3, 2025
Ellington's Recreational 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 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)
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: $105
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.
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BOYS:
Boys Born 2011 Boys born 2012 boys born 2013 boys born 2014 boys born 2015 Boys Born 2016
GIRLS:
Girls Born 2011 girls born 2012 Girls Born 2013 girls born 2014 girls born 2015 Girls Born 2016
Competitive (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Open: January 7- March 3, 2025
Ellington's Competitive 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 competitive soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
The current Parks & Recreation Commission policy holds the following provision: Players that are selected to competitive soccer teams for the fall 2024 season in Division 3, 4 or 5 levels, and who register by the defined deadline for spring soccer 2025 are eligible to return to their existing team for spring soccer, provided that particular team is enrolled in the spring 2025 schedule.
Rising Age Groups for 2024/25:
- U9 (born 2016)
- U10 (born 2015)
- U11 (born 2014)
- U12 (born 2013)
- U13 (born 2012)
- U14 (born 2011)
* 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: $105
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.
Soccer (Fall 2024)
- Instructional (3 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
- Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
- Competitive (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Instructional (3 years - 2nd Grade, Co-ed)
Registration Closes: August 12, 2024
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 Kevin Barrett (Recreation Supervisor) at kbarrett@ellington-ct.gov.
Where: Robert Tedford Memorial Park (Small Soccer Fields - A, C, D; Full Size Field)
When: September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; Rain date: Nov. 2
Time: 3 & 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)
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Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: July 18, 2024
Ellington's Recreational Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets August through early November. Teams are comprised based on age 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: $105 + 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 Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.
Competitive (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)
Registration Closes: July 18, 2024
2024 FALL SOCCER TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Ellington's Competitive Soccer Program, for youth in grades 3 - 8 generally meets August through early November. Teams are comprised based on age (birth year) and play against towns in the local area. For more information on our competitive soccer program, please contact our office at recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov or (860) 870-3118.
Rising Age Groups for 2024/25:
- U9 (born 2016)
- U10 (born 2015)
- U11 (born 2014)
- U12 (born 2013)
- U13/14/15 (born 2012,2011,2010)
* 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)
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: $105 + 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 Dustin Huguenin (Recreation Director) at dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov.
Soccer Camps
CAS Soccer Camps (Summer 2025)
Everton Soccer Camps (Summer 2025)
Camps are being offered the week of August 11-15, 2025 at Robert Tedford Memorial Park (45 Sadds Mill Rd.)
View the links below for more information and to register on Activenet.
Ages 5-7 (9 am) Ages 5-7 (10:45 AM) Ages 8-14