Youth Programs

Fall Soccer

In-House (Ages 4-8, Co-ed)

Update 10/30/20

The Connecticut DPH issued a public health alert for Town of Ellington and classified our town as a “red zone.” More information on this classification can be found here https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker.

Thus, under the advisement of state and local officials as well as our Northeast Soccer District we must unfortunately cancel all Ellington associated soccer games/instructional soccer for this weekend.

All Travel and Instructional Soccer is Cancelled for this weekend October 31 and November 1.

*Due to the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be many changes to the traditional youth soccer format.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mary M. Bartley, Assistant Recreation Director email mbartley@ellington-ct.gov

This program is FULL! updated 9/15/20

Ages 3 & 4 years old & Kindergarten, Saturday mornings , 8:45am -9:30am
Dates: Sept. 19.26; Oct. 3,10,17,24,31 (7 weeks)

First grade Saturday mornings. 10am - 10:45am

Second grade Saturday mornings, 11am-11:45am

Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park
Fee: $45

Recreational (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)

*Due to the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be many changes to the traditional youth soccer format. The full extent of changes are still being discussed at the state and district level and will be communicated to our membership once finalized. As always, children are required to wear shin guards and proper foot attire. Parent Volunteers are also needed now more than ever. If you would like to coach or assist in the program, email Dustin Huguenin, Recreation Director for more information.

1) Players will be grouped in teams according to their birth year at the U9 level and above. This will allow players of the same age to compete together, regardless of grade.

2) Evaluations will be held on an as needed basis. All players that competed at the D5 level or above in the fall of 2019 will be guaranteed placement on their respective teams. New players and players that desire to play at a more competitive level may be evaluated if roster space permits. More detailed evaluation information will be distributed at a later date.

Travel (Grades 3-8, Boys & Girls)

*Due to the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be many changes to the traditional youth soccer format. The full extent of changes are still being discussed at the state and district level and will be communicated to our membership once finalized. As always, children are required to wear shin guards and proper foot attire. Parent Volunteers are also needed now more than ever. If you would like to coach or assist in the program, email Dustin Huguenin, Recreation Director for more information.

1) Players will be grouped in teams according to their birth year at the U9 level and above. This will allow players of the same age to compete together, regardless of grade.

2) Evaluations will be held on an as needed basis. All players that competed at the D5 level or above in the fall of 2019 will be guaranteed placement on their respective teams. New players and players that desire to play at a more competitive level may be evaluated if roster space permits. More detailed evaluation information will be distributed at a later date.

Spring Soccer 2021

Registration for Spring 2021 Soccer ages 4yrs-14yrs will begin March 1st -March 29th.

In-house Instructional Spring Soccer Ages 4-8

Program Dates : April 26; May 3,10,17,24; June 7

Each child registered will receive a soccer jersey to keep. Ages 4-8 will be having soccer on Monday evenings 5:30pm-6:30pm

Each soccer player should bring a #3 soccer ball, water bottle, soccer cleats, soccer shin guards and soccer socks to participate in the program. ALL SPECTATORS ARE TO WEAR FACE MASKS AT THE PARKS.

Ages 8-14 (grade level 3-8 Boys & girls) will have a weekly practice and a scrimmage/cohort match on the weekend days.

Volunteer Coaches are needed for both programs. If you are interested in coaching please email DHUGUENIN@ELLINGTON-CT.GOV

Basketball

Instructional (4 years-2nd Grade)

2020-2021 information is not yet available at this time updated 12/07/2020

This program is held Saturday mornings at the Ellington Middle School Gym.  Parent Volunteers are needed in order to provide a better Coach to Player ratio. If interested in being a volunteer coach for your child's team please email Mary Bartley, Assistant Recreation Director

Program runs December-February.
Instructional Fees: $45/1 child, $60/2 children, $72/3 or more children in program

Times:    2nd graders………. 8:30 - 9:30 am
               1st graders………..  9:30 - 10:30 am
                Kindergarten …….. 10:30 - 11:30 am
                4 year olds (as of 12/31/19) ……….. 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Recreational (Grades 3-12, Boys & Girls) updated 2/21/2021

Registration: January 22 - February 1, 2021
Register child for current grade.
Games played on Saturdays and/or weeknights; times and locations pending final enrollment.
Fees: $65 per child

COVID-19 Modifications:

No spectators (parents/grandparents/siblings etc.) permitted
Masks are required by players, staff and officials at all times including during active play (mask breaks will be offered periodically)
Projected Start Date: Week of February 8
Self-symptom screening & temperature check required prior to departing for facility
Games and activities may be live streamed or photographed for parents/guardians
By registering you agree to and acknowledge the terms of the attached participant waiver

COVID-19 Participation Waiver

Wednesday Night Lights - Girls Competitive Program

Boys Informal Program

Other Offerings

Lacrosse

The Recreation Department offers spring Travel Teams for grades 1st through 8th. Please contact dhuguenin@ellington-ct.gov if you have interest in volunteering.

The following chart will help determine who is eligible for which team:

CVYL Division	Birthday range for 2021 season	NEW USL age designation	OLD Grade based designation
Senior	9/1/06 - 8/31/08	14U	8th & 7th
Junior	9/1/08 - 8/31/10	12U	6th & 5th
Bantam	9/1/10 - 8/31/12	10U	4th & 3rd
Lightning	9/1/12 - 8/31/14	8U	2nd & 1st

Travel Guidelines
The boys and girls lacrosse programs will be considered “travel” programs. Current Town policy requires each player to receive a minimum of 25% playing time, per game; however, it is anticipated that every attempt will be made to increase playing time percentage over the course of the regular season.
Evaluation Session: The Recreation Department reserves the right to establish/schedule two evaluation sessions (based on enrollment) in order to provide/select balanced teams and assign teams to the appropriate levels of competition; Bantam, Junior and Senior levels. It will be required that each player attend at least 1 of the 2 evaluation sessions. Time and location will be determined after registration closes.
Lacrosse Equipment Required:
Girls: Stick, goggles, mouth guard and cleats
Boys: Helmet (black), mouth guard, shoulder & elbow pads, cleats, athletic supporter, gloves and regulation stick.
Season Practice Schedules:
Lightning’s practice 1-2 days per week
Bantams practice 2-3 days per week
Juniors and Seniors practice 3-5 days per week
Fees: 2021
Lightning Program: $45
Bantam Program: $95
Junior Program: $105
Seniors Program: $115

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Volleyball (Informal, Co-ed)

T-Ball (Ages 4-5, Co-ed)

Age 4 in 2020 up to those who turned 5 years old before 12/31/2020

Registration is open on Activenet Code : 2021.tball21

Spring 2021 T-Ball Program

Saturday mornings, 10:00 am -11:00 am, Ellington High School (fields located behind the school)

Dates: May 1,8,15,22; June 5
Cost: $30 per player (includes T-shirt)
Parent Volunteer Coaches are needed for this program. Participants must provide their own glove.

Program Coordinator: Kevin Barrett

Face Mask will be required to be worn for all players , coaches and spectators.

NO WOOD OR METAL BATS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS PROGRAM.

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