SPRING 2026 Recreational Soccer Program - PreK-2nd Grade
Our PreK through Grade 2 Recreational Soccer program is designed to teach players fundamental skills with many touches on the ball and limited time standing in lines. Our youngest players are taught skills through engaging drills and imaginative play. Older players build skills through more complex, multi-step drills that involve individual and teamwork elements. Our goal is to foster each player's love of soccer while enhancing skills at all levels.
When: Saturdays, May 2, 2026 through June 13, 2026 (no session May 23, 2026 for Memorial Day)
Grade Times (Spring 2026):
- PreK: 10:30-11:30 am
- Kindergarten: 10:30-11:30 am
- 1st Grade Boys: 10:30-11:30 am
- 1st and 2nd Grade Girls: 9:00-10:15 am
- 2nd Grade Boys: 9:00-10:15 am
Where: Forsyth Field a/k/a Bob Appleby Fields at Volunteer Park, 24 Forsyth Road, Salem
Parking: There are two gravel parking lots at Forsyth Field, one in front of the fields and a second down a short drive behind the fields. Parking is also available on the grass along Forsyth Road.
Required Player Equipment:
- Shin guards
- Soccer ball (Size 3 - PreK, K & 1st and Size 4 - 2nd)
- Water bottle
- Cleats (strongly recommended)
Session Format: Volunteer coaches will receive grade-specific lesson plans prior to each session. Each week grade-level teams complete the same drills throughout the session, with a 10-20 minute small-sided scrimmage at the end. In addition to each team's volunteer coach(es), a professional trainer will be stationed on the field to provide assistance and feedback to all teams during every session.
Questions: Please reach out to the PreK-2 Recreational Coordinator, Heather Clark, at
[email protected] with any questions.