Soccer
SOCCER
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for all soccer levels: July 15th
Registration is open for all Poland and Mechanic Falls residents ONLY! Mechanic Falls and Poland are collaborating with certain programs. Players and coaches are working as one larger soccer community.
SOCCER DIRECTOR: Josh Kennison - PRHS Boys varsity coach
Questions? Text Josh at: 207-216-5531
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Our program is based on a developmental sport philosophy; concentrating more on learning and less on winning. Our hope is to create a positive environment for our children to learn the game of soccer and spend quality time with friends and family.
General Information:
Our program is divided into 5 divisions which are described below. Participants may be placed in a different division at times due to number of registrants/ ability. We discourage moving children up early where each level is designed to develop different skills over a 2 season span.
Soccer Levels:
Grade going into the fall of 2023
Fun with Soccer = Age 3 (By October 15, 2023)
Instructional Soccer = Prek & K
Beginner level = Grades 1 and 2
Intermediate level = Grades 3 and 4
Junior level = Grades 5 & 6
-NEW-
Swag T-Shirts: Starting in June, we will make available navy blue and sport gray short sleeve t-shirts for the upcoming sport season. The shirts will have a different design each year for each sport. Youth sizes will cost $12.00 and Adult sizes will cost $15.00. We are creating a simple ordering procedure to make things easier for all involved. Once ordered and paid for, shirts may take up to three weeks to be completed. All proceeds will go to support our new SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Fun With Soccer:
Age 3
COST = $35.00
HOSTED BY Poland Parks & Recreation
All towns should register through Poland Parks & Recreation office
DAYS: Sundays
DATES: September 10- October 29
TIME: 10:30am-11:00am
8 sessions/ 30 minutes each to play fun games and learn simple soccer skills.
LOCATION: PRHS Rt. 11 Fields.
No game situations will be presented at this level.
Child will need to be age 3 by October 15th - This is the general cut-off date for schools for entering into grade levels.
Jersey Included
Cleats and shin guards are not required at this level
INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER - PreK & K
COST: $45.00
DAYS: Sundays
DATES: September 10- October 29
TIME: 11:15am-12:00pm
Pre-K & Kindergarten
8 Sessions/ 45 minutes each
1/2 hour skill development
15 minute 4 v 4 game to follow instruction
Size 3 Ball
Min: 6 Max: 8 players per team.
Coaches will referee games
Hosted by each town accordingly.
For Poland and Mechanic Falls residents-Location is PRHS/ Rt. 11 Fields.
Moisture controlled Jersey Included
Cleats and shin guards are not required at this level.
BEGINNER SOCCER - Grades 1&2
COST: $60.00
1 practice per week beginning the week of August 14th or 21st
1 game per week on Sundays @ Minot Fields between 9a-1p.
4- 8 minute quarters
5 v 5 plus goalkeeper
Suggested team size min: 8 max: 10
Substitutions at the quarters
No off side calls will be made
Break time will be determined by coaches
NO SLIDE TACKLES
Field Size
25W x 35L yards
Ball Size 3
6 foot goals
Coaches will referee
Sublimated Jersey with last name on back included
Socks included.
Cleats and shin guards are required at this level.
INTERMEDIATE SOCCER - Grades 3 & 4
Cost: $70.00
1 -2 Practices per week beginning the week of August 14th or 21st
1 game on Sundays @ PRHS Route 11 field between 1p-4p
4- 10 minute quarters
7 v 7 plus goalkeeper
Suggested team size min: 10 max: 12
Substitutions at the whistles
Off sides will be called
2 minute break @ quarters
5 minute break @ half
NO SLIDE TACKLES
Field Size
40W x 60L yards
Ball Size 4
12 foot goals
High School/Adult Referees
Sublimated Jersey with last name on back included
Socks included.
Cleats and shin guards are required at this level.
JUNIOR BOYS - Grades 5 & 6
Cost: $70.00
Combined team from Mechanic Falls and Poland registrations
(If MHAA does not have enough players, we may combine with MHAA as well)
Assessment: If we determine we need an assessment, we will have it in late July for those who are available.
2 Practices per week beginning the week of August 14th or 21st.
1- game on Saturdays @ Various fields
2-25 minute halves
11 v 11 including GK
Suggested team size min: 12 max 16
Substitutions on the fly
Off sides will be called
5 minute break @ half
NO SLIDE TACKLES
Field Size
50W X 80L yards
Ball Size 4
18-21 foot goals
High School/ Adult Referees
Registration for Poland and Mechanic Falls residents
Sublimated Jersey with last name on back included
Cleats and shin guards are required at this level.
JUNIOR GIRLS - Grades 5 & 6
Cost: $70.00
Combined team from Mechanic Falls and Poland registrations
(If MHAA does not have enough players, we may combine with MHAA as well)
Assessment: If we determine we need an assessment, we will have it in late July for those who are available.
2 Practices per week beginning the week of August 14th or 21st.
1- game on Saturdays @ Various fields
2-25 minute halves
11 v 11 including GK
Suggested team size min: 12 max 16
Substitutions on the fly
Off sides will be called
5 minute break @ half
NO SLIDE TACKLES
Field Size
50W X 80L yards
Ball Size 4
18-21 foot goals
High School/ Adult Referees
Registration for Poland and Mechanic Falls residents
Sublimated Jersey with last name on back included
Cleats and shin guards are required at this level.
Our Beginner and Intermediate league consist of teams from Poland/Mechanic Falls, Minot/Hebron (MHAA), and St. Dom's. Soccer directors from all 3 organizations work together to organize and plan this program each season.
Our Junior level participates in the Buckfield/ Turner league in order to provide a wider variety of teams to play. This level does require some out of town travel for games.
SOCCER BALLS
If you want your own size 3, 4 or 5 soccer ball, we can sell you a new ball for $10.00.
Please contact our office @ 998-4650
Having your own soccer ball to practice outside of scheduled practice is a good idea (Not required). Coaches have a bag of balls for practice.
FUNDRAISER
Note: * We are no longer offering the prize calendar fundraiser. We have adjusted the prices accordingly.
Each player will be entered into a raffle drawing. Prize TBD
SCHOLARSHIPS
For any financial hardships, you can submit a request for a PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Scott Segal:
ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
Scholarship money is limited. We will do our best to support your family.
Money received from T-shirt sales will help fund this program.
We are also seeking business and/or family sponsors that would be willing to contribute to our scholarship program. Please reach out to Scott to discuss
Phone: 207-838-8632
email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org
TEAM SPONSORS
We will be seeking sponsors for the various soccer teams: Sponsor name will be placed on the jersey.
PRACTICE LOCATIONS
Mechanic Falls town fields (Usually Beginner and Intermediate levels)
Elm St. School field (Usually Junior level)
Pine Grove Field (Brown Road) (Extra space as needed)
Nadeau Field (Hardscrabble Road) (Extra space as needed)
Dennis P. Sampson Memorial Field (Lower Field behind PCS) (Extra space as needed)
Upper Field at PCS- (Extra space as needed)
SPORTS RECYCLING
Do you need Cleats or shin guards?
Stop by and check out our sports recycling program. There is no cost. We do not hold sizes, instead we ask that the person(s) needing cleats or shin guards stop in and try them on.
Do you have cleats and shin guards to donate?
If so, please drop them off at our office. We will clean them and make them available to families in our communities at no cost!
TO BECOME A REFEREE FOR OUR YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE:
Must be age 15+
Must have soccer knowledge
Must attend a brief referee training prior to the beginning of the season
Must be available during Saturdays or Sundays for 8 weeks September - October
We pay certified referees $40.00 per game; non-certified $30.00 per game
If you are interested in refereeing for our Youth Soccer League; please contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 or prior to August 1st to get the training information and be put on the schedule for the upcoming season.
Interested in Coaching?
Please contact Scott Segal
We will host a coaches meeting and clinic in early August
Date: TBD
Coaches meeting: 5:30pm-6:30pm; clinic: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: TBD
HOW TO REGISTER/PAY
Please visit www.PolandRec.com
Under the "Register" drop down menu, select Programs.
Select "Soccer - Fall 2023"
Payment Options
At the end of registration, you will have two options:
OPTION 1 (button on the left): Pay entire amount via credit card online (subject to a 3% processing fee) or
OPTION 2 (button on the right) choose "Print a Pre-Registration Form" to pay via check or cash. A red message will then pop up saying,
“You will not be registered until payment is received”
Please hit the green “Yes” button to complete the registration. We will then see it on our end to complete your registration. If you don’t hit “Yes”, we will not see that you are attempting to register and you will have to start over.
You will receive an email confirmation when registration is complete.
Please make checks payable to: TOWN OF POLAND
Memo line: Soccer
Payments can be dropped off in our office during office hours, or placed in our drop box. Our drop box is located directly to the left of our office entrance. Please place payment in the door, so it drops to the bottom when you close it.
You can login into your account any time after registration and make payment. Subject to a 3% processing fee. If you have any questions, please call our office at:
207-998-4650