IN-TOWN FORMAT

Age Group	Small Sided Games	Goalie	Referee	Ball Size	Fields
U6	6 v 6	Optional	None	3	DanielWebsterSchool
U8	6 v 6	Yes	None	4	GovernorWinslowSchool
U10	7 v 7	Yes	Yes (spring)	4	Grace Ryder Fields
U12 (Fall Only)	8 v 8	Yes	No	4	Grace Ryder Fields (boys)/HS Fields (girls)

TRAVEL LEAGUE FORMAT

Age Group	Games	Goalie	Referee	Ball Size	Fields
U12 Division (Spring)	11 v 11	Yes	Yes	4	HS/Grace Ryder
U14 Division (Fall and Spring)	11 v 11	Yes	Yes	5	HS/Grace Ryder
U16 Division	11 v 11	Yes	Yes	5	Hs/Grace Ryder
U18/19 Division	11 v 11	Yes	Yes	5	HS/Grace Ryder

The U16, U18 and U19 groups will only play in the spring.

Select Travel Team Tryouts: Tryouts for the select spring travel teams will be held in the early fall. Times and locations will be announced on the website. Marshfield Youth Soccer fields the following travel teams for the spring season:

U12:     C1 – Select Team for 6^th graders (U12) – tryouts held
           C2 – Select Team for 5^th graders (U11) – tryouts held
           C3-C6 – Combo 5^th/6^th graders to accommodate the remainder of registered players. These teams are formed via a draft. Players are ranked and coaches choose teams. The intent is to have these teams balanced in terms of skill level and age level.

U14:     B1 – Select Team for 8^th graders (U14) – tryouts held
           B2 – Select Team for 7^th graders (U13) – tryouts held
           B3-B4 – Combo 7^th/8^th graders to accommodate the remainder of registered players. These teams are formed via a draft. Players are ranked and coaches choose teams. The intent is to have these teams balanced in terms of skill level and age level.

U16:     Team formed if enough players are registered and a coach is available. 

U18:     Team formed if enough players are registered and a coach is available.

Parent Concerns: If a parent has a concern about team management, he or she should talk to the coach of their child’s team first on an individual basis to try to obtain an answer. If the parent does not feel that this is possible, he or she should talk to the Division Director.

Parents Responsibility: Your children are your responsibility before, after and during the game and at practice. If you are unable to be there, please make alternative arrangements with another adult. Notify the coaches or referees of any hazards on the field, or indications that your child should be removed from the game.

Sportsmanship: Good sportsmanship is required of all players, coaches, parents and spectators. Coaches are responsible for their players’ conduct and well-being on the field. Parents will be held responsible, along with the player, to see that all rules and policies are followed. Please remember that officials will not tolerate certain offenses. Pushing, punching, and tripping from behind are clear-cut infractions that will be punished by instant dismissal of the offender from the game. There should be no exception to these rules.

Playing Time: The Marshfield Youth Soccer program expects that all players will be afforded the opportunity to play at least one-half of the available playing time during any game that the player attends. Although the coach is not expected to keep exact track of the amount of time each player plays during a game, the coach is responsible for assuring that all players are provided the opportunity to play one-half of the game.

Parking: Please be aware that parking is only allowed in designated areas at the Grace Ryder fields and there is no parking allowed on the street at the Governor Winslow fields. Violations will be ticketed. You should also note that when playing on various fields, we are guests, and should remember to respect the grounds by parking properly and by picking up when we leave.

Parent Involvement: The success of Marshfield Youth Soccer has always depended on parental involvement, volunteer assistance, and good sportsmanship by participants and spectators alike. We are proud to say that the response to these matters has been excellent. Let’s continue in the same spirit. We look forward to seeing you during the season.

Vision / Mission Statement: The purpose of Marshfield Youth Soccer is to develop and promote a vital and exciting soccer program within the town of Marshfield. This will be accomplished through programs designed to educate players and parents about the sport of soccer and develop public awareness. These programs will provide the opportunity for training and play for all interested parties and shall be designed to develop individual skills, fitness, teamwork and fair play. 

Site last updated
Sep 22, 2007

Marshfield Soccer
PO Box 623
Marshfield, MA
02050