Soccer

The popular East Side Sports recreational fall soccer league runs during the fall for children ages 3 – Grade 5. The program is designed to provide children of all skill levels with an opportunity to participate in a fun, instructional soccer program.  ESS fall soccer, which runs for 8 weeks from September – early November, includes two programs: (1) A Sunday afternoon one hour beginners clinic for children ages 3 to 4; (2) A league with 3-divisions of developmentally-appropriate soccer instruction, based on grade, with weekly games (Div I K – Grade 1;  Div II  Grade 2 – 3;  Div III Grade 4 – 5). All programs are co-ed and staffed by volunteer parents. Typically, teams in the K – 5 divisions practice one time per week (usually on Saturday mornings), with games on Sunday afternoons at the beautiful Wheeler Farm athletic fields in Seekonk, MA. Practices and games are at the same time each week, which supports a family atmosphere and an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

For children in Grades K – 5, ESS offers three levels of teams: Division I is specially designed for children entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade this fall, Division II is for children entering Grades 2 – 3, and Division III is for children in Grades 4 – 5. There are special rules for each division which ensure that every child plays an equal amount of time, and that the level of competition is appropriate for this age. In addition, the size of the field, ball, and goals are designed for children this size, and the number of players on the field is that recommended by experts in youth soccer across the country. These guidelines are in place so that every child enjoys learning to play the game while being a member of a team. Parent support of the philosophy of the league is essential and, thus, ensures a positive, fun experience for everyone.

While we expect families to make a reasonable commitment to attending practices and games, we understand that other activities that include family obligations, religious holidays/services, etc. should take precedence in our busy schedules. We encourage parents to achieve an appropriate balance in scheduling activities for their children and, therefore, East Side Sports programs are designed to contribute positively to family life.

Games for the 2026 fall season BEGIN on Sunday, September 13 and run through November 8 (with NO GAMES over Columbus Day weekend, October 11).

Fee Schedule

Grades  K – 5: Early Registration runs July 16 through August 20.

You may register after August 20, but Early discount will NOT be available.

Early Bird Rate                               After August 20 rate

  • 1st Child       $120.00              $135.00
  • 2nd Child        $90.00              $105.00
  • 3rd Child         $65.00               $80.00

3- and 4-Year Old Clinic            $45.00

Two Ways to Register:

(1) Soccer Registration – On-Line

(2) Soccer Registration – Mail-in Form