🌱 Spring Soccer Programs Overview

HAYSA offers multiple soccer programs each fall to serve players of all ages and skill levels. All programs begin Early April and run through Early June.

⚽ Mini Kickers (Ages 2–4)

  • For children not yet in Kindergarten
  • Must be age 2, 3, or 4 by September 1 of the current school year
  • Expected start: First weekend in April, running for 8 sessions
  • No training on Memorial Day Weekend
  • Limited to 76 players — this program fills up quickly
  • Location: Holbrook High School field
  • Time slots: 45-minute sessions
  • Grouped by age; parent input accepted during registration
  • Run by professional coaches (outsourced and monitored by HAYSA)
  • Gear:
    • Ball and T-shirt provided at first session
    • Shin guards required
    • Cleats recommended (sneakers permitted)

🏡 Town Recreation Program (Grades PreK–2)

  • Open to Holbrook, Avon, and surrounding towns
  • Grades: PreK–K, Grade 1/2
  • Expected start: First weekend in April
  • Season: 7 games total
  • No games: Memorial Day Weekend or Easter Weekend
  • Game times: Sundays between 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Locations:
    • Games: Holbrook High School turf or Sumner/Sean Joyce Fields
    • Practices: Set by coaches weekly
  • Season finale: Spring Tournament
  • Gear:
    • Jersey provided before first game
    • Shin guards and cleats required (no spikes)
    • Ball size: Size 3
    • No jewelry allowed

🚗 Travel Program (Grades 3–PG)

  • Competitive teams in South Shore Soccer League
  • Expected dates: Early April – Early June
  • Games: 7–8 total, typically held on Sat or Sun afternoons
  • Locations:
    • Practices: Holbrook High School or Brookville Fields
    • Home games:
      • Grades 3/4: Brookville Fields
      • Grades 5/6 and up: Holbrook High School Turf
  • Tryouts required — information provided before season
  • Gear:
    • Shin guards and cleats required
    • Ball sizes:
      • Grades 3–6: Size 4
      • Grades 7 and up: Size 5
    • No jewelry allowed, unless medically required.

🤝 Coaching & Facilities

🌟 TOPS Soccer (Athletes with Disabilities)

💸 Financial Assistance

Every Kid Sports Pass

  • Provides up to $150 per child, per season to cover youth sports registration fees
  • Eligibility:
    • Child must be ages 4–18
    • Enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC
    • Sport must be recreational (not elite or travel)
    • Season must last at least 4 weeks
  • Families must contribute at least $10 toward the fee
  • Funding is limited — only about 300 applications accepted daily
  • The daily limit is often reached within 5–10 minutes of the application window opening
  • Apply early to avoid waitlist delays
  • Application link: everykidsports.org/every-kid-sports-pass
  • FAQ and updates: everykidsports.org/every-kid-sports-pass-updates

HAYSA Hardship Fund

Holbrook Avon Youth Soccer Association (HAYSA) is proud to offer a Hardship Fund for families facing financial difficulties. It is our policy that no child should be denied the opportunity to play soccer due to a family's financial situation.

In challenging times — whether due to job loss, health concerns, or other hardships — families may request assistance with league fees. HAYSA is run entirely by volunteers, and we ask that at least one parent commit to volunteering during the season (e.g., coaching, concessions, fundraising, field maintenance). Failure to fulfill this volunteer commitment may result in forfeiture of the assistance.

📬 How It Works

  • Requests are handled with complete confidentiality
  • Parents submit a brief application to the HAYSA Treasurer
  • Include basic player/family info and a short description of the financial need
  • Submission deadlines:
    • Fall Season: August 24
    • Spring Season: November 15
  • Decisions are made before the season begins
  • We aim to meet every request, though full funding is not guaranteed

Once a decision is made, families will be notified of the amount granted and how to proceed with registration.

HAYSA welcomes contributions to this fund from individuals and sponsors. If you know of a business or organization that would like to support this effort, please contact our Treasurer.

Questions? Email: treasurer@haysa.org

📄 Hardship Application: Please email the Treasurer to request the form. Form can also be located on the HAYSA website under Downloads.