The In Town Program is for children in the second and third grades. For Spring 2012 the program will be coed-boys and girls playing on the same teams. Spring divisions will be created by AGC’s according to players abilities and aggressiveness. For the Fall program there are separate leagues for second and third grades as well as for boys and girls. Grade enrollment, not age, determines player placement.
Teams typically hold one practice each week for one hour and play games on Saturday mornings. The second graders play 5v5 (with a goalie) and the third graders play 6v6 (with a goalie). These smaller-sided games enable each child to get more “ball touches” and better develop their ball handling and passing skills, which are essential for higher-level play.
Games consist of four twelve-minute quarters. Second and third grade games have a referee. Teams are made up of players with a variety of skill levels. The goal is to create a team of equal strength so that all end up with roughly a .500 record.
FAQ
3rd GRADE EVALUATIONS…ARE THEY TRYOUTS?
- No, 3rdgrade evaluations are not tryouts. All players who register on time are allowed to play.
- The 3rd grade evaluations help HYSA create the 4th grade teams that will enter the BAYS league for the first time.
HOW ARE IN TOWN TEAMS FORMED?
InTown teams (grades 1-3) play each other and so the teams are made up of players with a variety of skill levels. The goal is to create teams of equal strength so that all end up with roughly a .500 record. Age Group Coordinators rely on player evaluations completed by the coaches & assistant coaches to aid in team creation.
ARE IN TOWN GAMES MADE UP IF THEY ARE RAINED OUT?
If InTown games are rained out, the coaches can reschedule the game during one of the team’s scheduled practice time. 2nd & 3rd grade make up games are refereed by the coaches.