Have Questions? Fall Soccer FAQs
2023 Bethlehem Township Recreation Soccer FAQ’s
How much does it cost?
- $100 for first child
- $85 for each additional child
- $65 for Pre-K children
- Scholarship requests will be reviewed on an as requested basis.
How are kids grouped?
- All levels are co-ed
- Divisions:
- Pre-K: Saturday morning clinics with trainer
- Peewees: grades K and 1st, games are played 4v4, no goalies
- Juniors grades 2nd and 3rd, games are played do we go 6v6 with goalies, but may be altered based on number of registered players
- Intermediates: grades 4th and 5th, games are played 8v8 with goalies
When does it run?
- Start Dates:
- PreK - 3rd: Saturday with trainers 9/9
- 4th/5th Grade will start 9/9 as well
- The season ends 10/28
When will teams be formed?
What is the schedule?
- PK: every Saturday morning 8:00-9:00
- Peewees: Saturday morning training sessions based on grade, games/practices on Tues or Thurs each week.
- Juniors: Saturday morning training sessions based on grade, games/practices on Tues or Thurs each week. Game schedule will be issued once teams are formed. An additional coach led practice day will be determined by each team’s coach.
- Intermediates: Games Saturday am. Game schedule will be issued once teams are formed. An additional coach led practice will be determined by each team’s coach.
What equipment does my kid need?
- Water bottle
- Shin guards
- Soccer cleats are required from juniors onward. Soccer cleats do not have a toe cleat.
- Soccer ball: while not required, sometimes teams are a bit short on balls so if you already have one, bring it along. Peewees use a size 3 ball. Juniors and intermediates use a size 4 ball.
How much time is required of the kids?
- Pre-K will be on the field once per week for an hour on Saturday mornings.
- Peewees typically will be on the field twice per week: once with trainers and once for games. Games are typically about 40 minutes.
- Juniors typically will be on the field 3 times per week (once with coaches, once with trainers, and game day.) Games are 50 minutes.
- Intermediates typically will be on the field 2-3 times per week (1-2 with coaches, and game day.) Games are 60 minutes.
I’m really busy, what can I do?
- A successful community program has many moving parts and always needs many hands and minds to run. When registering your child, there are several volunteer positions. Have a talent that doesn’t seem to fit in the existing volunteer positions? Leave a comment in when registering or contact Ryan Molchan to discuss ways you can help: btrecsoccer@gmail.com. If you’re really time strapped, there are other things that need doing one time during the year (at the beginning or end) or some things that can be done in front of a computer or on a phone in your spare time.
I want to coach, what do I have to do?
- Submit your information for a background check. It takes less than 5 minutes and the cost will be reimbursed if requested. That can be done here: https://opportunities.averity.com/TownBethlehem
- Take a Rutgers SAFETY course: The schedule of these courses can be found here: http://youthsports.rutgers.edu/educational-courses/schedule
- We will provide you with soccer training information, coaching tips and will work with you to pair up with a more experienced coach or with a familiar face if you prefer.
- If you ever have a question or problem as a coach, never hesitate to call or the commissioner: Ryan Molchan (732) 887-2675, Btrecsoccer@gmail.com
- Have fun, enjoy your time with the kids! It goes fast and is one of the most rewarding things you will do.
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