Youth Programs

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

*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.

*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.

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

2020-2021 information is not yet available for this program updated 12/07/2020

Registration: October - November, 2020
Register child for grade entering in fall 2020
Games played on Saturdays and/or weeknights; times and locations pending final enrollment.
Fees:  $85/1 child,   $125/2 children,   $150/3 or more in family
Recreation League Basketball Evaluation Clinic Date TBD
Boys:  Ellington Middle School (grade & times below)                                     
3rd and 4th grade ..... 8:30 - 9:45 am
5th & 6th grade ...….. 10:00 - 11:15 am
7th & 8th grade ...….. 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Girls: Windermere School (grade & times below)
3rd & 4th grade ……..  8:30 - 9:30 am
5th & 6th grade ……… 9:45 - 10:45 am
7th & 8th grade ……..  11:00 am - 12 pm

An informal outdoor fall basketball program designed for girls grades 5-8. Players will compete every Wednesday night.

2020 Fall Program format:

Wednesday evenings, September 16 - October 7, 2020
Grades 5 -8 girls
Fee: $40
Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park
Min: 12/Max 25

Fall 2020 information not yet available for this program updated 12/07/2020

Wednesday evenings, September - October
Grades 3 & 4: 5:30-6:30 pm
Grades 5 & 6: 6:30-7:30 pm
Grades 7 & 8: 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Fee: $20
Location: Windermere School
Min: 12/Max: 28

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:

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.
Mandatory Parents Meeting: There will be mandatory parents/players meeting in March to review details and season expectations, costs, fundraising and rule changes for 2021     Date & Time TBA.  
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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This program is not yet available for the 2020 season.

Wednesday evenings, September - October
Grades 4-6, 5:50 - 6:30 pm
Grades 7-8, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Fee: $30
Location: Ellington Middle School

Age 4 in 2020 up to those who turned 5 years old before 12/31/2019
Saturday mornings, 10:00 am -11:00 am, Ellington High School (fields located behind the school)
Cost: $25 per player (includes T-shirt)
Parent Volunteer Coaches are needed for this program. Participants must provide their own glove.

NO WOOD OR METAL  BATS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS PROGRAM.