Greenwich Rec Announces Fall Soccer & Field Hockey Programs

From Greenwich Parks & Rec: Greenwich Recreation announces the return of fall soccer! Soccer sessions will be held on Saturdays from September 9 through October 28. Saturday, fall soccer is a fun, recreational, coed program for children ages 3– 9. All participants are placed on a team. The program focuses on the fundamentals of soccer including passing, dribbling, trapping, and shooting through skill work followed by modified games.

Registration for Saturday morning soccer opens online for Greenwich residents on Monday, July 24. To register online go to www.greenwichct.org/webtrac and select “Activity Registration.” Mail-in registration begins Monday, August 7. In-person registration at the Parks and Recreation Office begins on Monday, August 21. Non- residents may register starting August 21. Space is limited and registration is first come,
first serve.

The Town has also partnered with Super Soccer Stars to offer additional soccer sessions with experienced instructors. Super Soccer Stars will be providing fall soccer for children ages 6 - 9 on Friday afternoons from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, starting September 8 and ending October 27. They will also provide programming for participants ages 9 – 12 on Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM starting September 9 and ending November 4. To enroll with Super Soccer Stars, go to: ny.supersoccerstars.com and click on the Fall 2017 options in Fairfield County for the Town of Greenwich classes. You can also call Super Soccer Stars at 914-681- 7171.

Registration forms are available in the Recreation Office located at Town Hall and online
at www.greenwichct.org: click on Parks and Recreation and then youth programs under
Recreation. For additional information contact the Recreation Division at
Recreation@greenwichct.org or call 203-618- 7649.

Greenwich Recreation is excited to announce that the Town’s Fall Field Hockey program will be returning in 2017. Greenwich Field Hockey is offered to youth in grades 1 through 8. The recreational field hockey program focuses on the fundamentals of field hockey and developing an enthusiasm for the sport. Experienced staff will provide valuable instruction. Participants in grades 1 and 2 will receive a one-hour weekly clinic on Saturday mornings. Participants in grades 3 through 8 will learn through practices and games on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The program starts September 9 and ends no later than November 11. All participants meet on Saturdays for a practice, game, or scrimmage. All field hockey participants will play at Benvenuto Field at Cos Cob Park. Some local travel is required for grades 3 through 8 to play away games with other Fairfield County and Westchester, NY teams.

Registration opens online for Greenwich residents on Monday, July 24. To register online go to www.greenwichct.org/webtrac and select “Activity Registration.” Mail-in registration begins Monday, August 7. In-person registration at the Parks and Recreation Office begins on Monday, August 21. Non-residents may register starting August 21.

Space is limited and registration is first come, first serve. Registration forms are available in the Recreation Office located at Town Hall and online at www.greenwichct.org: click on Parks and Recreation and then youth programs under Recreation. For additional information, please contact the Recreation Office at Recreation@greenwichct.org or 203- 618-7649.

Greenwich Recreation is also seeking qualified, positive, and motivated candidates to serve as Field Hockey Instructors. Hired candidates will have the opportunity for continued seasonal employment with the Recreation Division. Interested candidates can apply online at: www.greenwichct.org/jobs.

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