2008-2009

Bantam 

Gold - Born 8/1/00 - 7/31/01

Silver - Born 8/1/01 - 7/31/02

Bronze - Born 8/1/02 - 7/31/03

Pee Wee - Born 8/1/03 - 11/30/04

REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2008-SPRING 2009 IS GOING ON NOW.

REGISTRATION ENDS ON JUNE 15TH.

About the Bantam Program

The Bantam Program is the introduction to soccer for most young players. The YYSC Bantam program was one of the first in the region to utilize micro soccer per the recommendations of US Soccer. The advantages of micro soccer includes more touches on the ball for each player, all players get involved, the goalkeepers are challenged more frequently, and players get to score more often.

The program philosophy is to develop love of the game with the young players. Coaches are encouraged to provide relatively equal playing time for all players. Standings and scores are not kept nor are they emphasized.

• The soccer season consists of approximately 8 weeks in the fall and 8 weeks in the spring.  Typically, games start after Labor Day (for the fall) and late April (for the spring).

• Coaches typically contact the parents by the first week in September and April.

• The registration fee for Bantam groups is $165 for the year.

• Uniforms for all of Bantam is included in the registration fee. You are responsible for the purchase of shin guards and cleats.

• Age groups run from 8/1 through 7/31 except Pee Wees goes through November 30th. 

• All players are presented with awards at the end of June.

The Bantam program relies heavily on VOLUNTEERS.  If you can help in any way, including coaching, assistant coaching, field presentation (maintain painted lines on the fields), special projects or age group coordinator, please call the appropriate Bantam Commissioner (see Contacts link).