Spring Soccer is a recreation league sponsored by the Bangor Soccer Club that has over 700 kids participating on over 60 teams.  The program usually runs during May and June and is open to boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 8th.  The program is intended to be fun!  The emphasis is on attracting players to the sport and providing a positive experience.   

Teams are organized by grade.  We typically have separate boys’ and girls’ teams for grades 2-5.  Volunteer coaches provide their time and talent to make a players experience both fun and educational.   

Games are played on Sunday afternoons at the Union Street Athletic Complex.   Game times are between 12PM and 6:30PM.   Coaches will contact participants approximately one week before the play begins to arrange practices and communicate the team's schedule.  Teams typically practice once during the week at a time and location to be determined by the coach.  Players must wear shin guards and if possible play in soccer cleats.   Players receive socks, shorts and a soccer jersey.   

Additional information for the 2010 Spring Season can be found on the Registration Form below.

   2010 Spring Soccer Field Map  UPDATED

Volunteers and Coaches needed!!!! 

No successful youth sports program can run without the hundreds of volunteers to help out each year.  We need coaches (no experience necessary, we hold clinic with lots of helpful hints to help anyone coach!), team parents, people to help one morning to set up the fields, and field marshals to help answer simple questions on game day.  If you could do any of the above, please indicate what you would like to volunteer for and download the volunteer disclosure form below and mail to the address indicated on the form. 

Volunteer Disclosure Form (PDF, 12k)
Spring Soccer Coaching Manual (PDF, 1.2 Mb)

Player Payment Policy

Fees must be paid with registration including late fees if applicable. The only exception is for a player that applies before the registration cut off date and is approved for a scholarship. A player that does not pay or is not yet approved for a scholarship will not be allowed to play until their fee is paid or scholarship is approved.

Any family with an outstanding balance will not be allowed to sign up for a Bangor Soccer Club program until their previous balance is paid in full.

Making Soccer Fun: A Guide for Parents, Coaches and Players

For many children and parents, our Spring Soccer program is their first introduction to organized sports.  Our goal is to make the game fun and introduce soccer to as many children as possible.  Using modified rules and with the help of parents and coaches we can achieved this goal.

We play using modified rules

Small sided play for all age groups – For an “official” soccer match, each team fields 11 players (including a goalie) on a rather large field (at least 100 yards by 55 yards wide).  With one ball, 22 players and all that space you do not get a chance to touch the ball very often.  We use small fields with fewer players to enable each player to get many more chances to play the ball.   

No Goalies for Pre-K, K and First grade teams – At this young age, scoring goals is the best way to have fun!   

Score keeping - The goal of our Spring Soccer program is for players to have fun.  We ask that coaches and parents not focus on the score.    

Off-sides - In our Spring Soccer program there is no off-sides.   

Slide tackles - Slide tackles are part of an aggressive style of play that can be un-safe if not executed properly.  For this reason slide tackling is not permitted. 

Throw-ins - A proper throw-in requires the player to have both feet on the ground and the ball must be thrown using both hands from behind the head.  The ball should come straight over the throwers head.  In Spring Soccer if a child makes an improper throw-in, they will be asked to repeat the throw after being shown the proper technique. 

All free kicks are "indirect."  On indirect kicks, the ball must touch another player before a goal can be scored. 

Smoke Free Policy 

Our Club’s policy is to provide a safe and smoke free environment for our soccer programs.  Coaches, parents, spectators, and participants are prohibited from smoking at practices, games or other organized events.   

Also, in an effort to eliminate the mixed messages that youth receive from coaches, players, volunteers and others should not wear shirts, hats and other gear that display tobacco logos at games, practices, and other club or team-sponsored activities. 

Sportsmanship 

We expect good sportsmanship from our players, coaches, and parents. 

Unfortunately, it is common today in sports to harass referees and officials.  Not surprisingly, it has become difficult to find people willing to referee.  Yelling at referees should not be part of Spring Soccer or any other sport.  Please treat referees with respect and courtesy.     

Nearly all of our referees have completed training and are certified by U.S. Youth Soccer Association.  However, many of them are taking charge on the field for the first time.  Like your children, this is an opportunity for them to learn and gain experience.  Treat them with respect, patience, and with the courtesy you would your own children as they learn a new skill. 

When a game is finished, all players and coaches are expected to line-up and congratulate the other team.   

Helping Your Child   

Parents, feel free to cheer and encourage your child's efforts.  However, let the coach do the coaching.   Shouting instructions during the game is confusing and not fun for your child.  

You can help your child by encouraging them to play soccer and other sports while at home.  Your goal should be to get them out from in front of the TV, computer, or video games.   

Dribbling, passing and receiving the ball are the core skills that make the rest of soccer enjoyable.  Encourage your child to make "Millions of little touches".  They can do this by just dribbling and controlling the ball around the local park, front yard, or basement.  Also build skills by passing backing and forth with you, a sibling, or a friend. 

For older children, juggling the ball (using the feet, legs, knees and head) to the keep the ball in the air is another great way to practice and gain control of the ball.  Encourage them to try to keep the ball in the air for 5 touches, then 10, and so on. 

Keep your child interested in soccer and other
sporting activities by letting them have fun!