It is fantastic to be able to play soccer again and to see the kids enjoying themselves out on the field! We are very pleased with the compliance and support we have had with the Mass Youth Soccer Return to Play guidelines thus far. We need to stay vigilant in doing our absolute best to […]
In light of COVID-19, the Holden Youth Soccer board of directors has suspended all soccer activities until Phase 3. Refer to https://www.mayouthsoccer.org/coronavirus/ for details on the return-to-play guidance from Massachusetts Youth Soccer.
Registration for Spring Turbo Training is open. Turbo Training provides an opportunity for players who LOVE to practice to get additional training right in Holden at a low cost. Schedule Turbo Training will start on April 13 and end on June 1 (with no sessions over the school vacation week). Sessions will be held on […]
Update: Pre-K / Kindergarten / 1st Grade / 2nd Grade Programs
We are finalizing team rosters and you will hear from your assigned coach prior to the first day of soccer (April 24th). Thanks to the many people that have stepped up to volunteer coach!
Pre-K through 2nd Grade SEASON SCHEDULE (Saturdays):
-8:30a to 9:15a- Pre-K (Little Kickers)
-9:30a to 10:15a - Kindergarten
-10:30a to 11:20a - Grade 1
-11:30a to 12:25a - Grade 2
All sessions are at Davis Hill Elementary School starting Saturday, April 24th. We plan to have six sessions this Spring; with no session on Memorial Day Weekend. So, we anticipate the last session will be on Saturday, June 5th (assuming no makeup session needed).
EQUIPMENT
Every player must bring a properly inflated size-3 soccer ball to every session. We do a lot of activities that require every player to have a ball. Players should also wear soccer cleats, shin-guards, and bring plenty of water. Baseball and football cleats are not allowed; we prefer sneakers if not wearing soccer cleats. Players will receive an HYS jersey to keep on the first day.
These age-groups will return to playing scrimmage-games this Spring. For safety during play, we ask that players wear a face-mask that covers the nose and mouth and attaches around the ears, instead of a gaiter that wraps around the neck.
COVID-19 MITIGATION PROTOCOLS
As a member organization of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association, we have and we will continue to follow the guidance of the State and local health boards, as well as the MYSA. We are again asking you to help us establish and maintain a safe soccer environment, and keep the kids playing this Spring, by adhering to these best practice protocols:
-Each player's "family unit" can attend as spectators (defined as 2 adults and player's siblings)
-All players and spectators must wear a face-mask
-Family units must remain socially distant from other family units. We will use the vast area of Davis Hill to space out teams and sessions to make distancing easier.
Please help us spread the word to HYS families. This info will also be emailed to those registered.
We are incredibly honored, and humbled, to recognize HYS’s Matt Alzamora as Mass Youth Soccer’s 2020 Buddy of the Year for TOPSoccer. Mass Youth Soccer recently released a video demonstrating the incredible impact and dedication that Matt gives to the TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and/or physical disabilities. HYS’s Osman Bilsel heads up our TOPSoccer Program, and it is clear from this clip how impactful this program has been, is, and will continue to be. Osman explains here a heartwarming story of how Matt went above and beyond, on his own volition, at school to enhance his relationship with his buddy Chris, along with one of our favorites, and TOPSoccer parent, Ali, also explaining how much of an impact Matt has had with their son, Jack (who lends a phenomenal cameo!).
Matt doesn’t do any of this for any accolades, awards, or recognition. It is simply who he is. Still, his efforts are nonetheless worthy of all the attention they get. A true young leader in our community, thank you Matt Alzamora!
Here is the clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjilrSPmhnAyoutube.com
Game on, our fields will be open for all of our scheduled home games this weekend!
Thank you for all of your hard work getting them ready Town of Holden!
‘Twas the night before spring travel season begins,
A time to be filled with strong play and strong grins.
May all of you have a great and rewarding season,
Have nothing but fun, for that is the reason.
To play, let loose, enjoy and work hard,
You’ve come a long way since that first kick in the yard.
You make the town so incredibly proud,
We’ll all be cheering for you, so very loud.
Now let’s get out there, get the season rollin’,
Go get ‘em, go teams, and always GO HOLDEN!
