The Farmington 500 soccer program is for children aged 4-12

DIVISIONS
• U6 Division 4-5 years old
• U8 Division 6-7 years old
• U10 Division 8-9 years old
• U12 Division 10-12 years old

The child’s birthyear is used to determine what division they are in.

PRACTICES
• Held at Vision Park on Paulson Road in Farmington, unless otherwise communicated by the coach

GAMES
• Held at Vision Park on Paulson Road in Farmington, unless otherwise communicated by the Farmington 500 Soccer Director

COST
• U6 Division $50
• U8 Division $60
• U10 Division $70
• U12 Division $70

SCHEDULE*
Opening day is set for Saturday, September 12th, however Saturday, September 5th will serve as Vision Park Clean Up Day. The season concludes on October 24th for the U6 & U8 Divisions, while the season ends on October 31st for the U10 & U12 Divisions.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

In an effort mitigate the risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, the follow safety protocols will be implemented for the 2020 season.

• Players and coaches are required to wear masks in situations where they are unable to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. This excludes the playing surface. Masks are not required while participating. The 500 will provide each participant with one mask on opening day to use throughout the season.
• There will be no benches on the sidelines for players, coaches or spectators. Marks will be placed on the sidelines where players must sit. Please feel free to bring a chair for your child to use on the sidelines.
• Spitting, chewing gum and sunflower seeds are prohibited.
• No touching. No high fives, chest/fist bumps, shaking hands, group cheers, huddles, etc.
• The sharing of equipment, including goalie gloves and shin guards., is not allowed.
• The concession stand will be closed until further notice. Please plan accordingly.
• The restrooms will be opened and cleaned on a daily basis. Please wash/sanitize your hands after using the facilities.

SELF SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Prior to coming to the field all coaches, players, and officials must take their temperature and answer the following questions:

• Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
• Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?
• Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
• Have you had changes in your sense of taste or smell?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, please do not put other players, coaches, umpires or spectators at risk & stay home.

SPORTMANSHIP

Good sportsmanship is a requirement for all players, coaches, officials and spectators. While teaching soccer is a key component to our program, our coaches will also strive to teach your child how to win with humility and lose gracefully. We will have a zero tolerance policy on players talking negatively to officials, opposing players, coaches and teammates. Any player that violates this policy will be taken out of the game immediately and perhaps asked to take a lap or two for the team. It’s important to us to teach your child how to play the sport of soccer the right way, but it’s more important for us to teach them how to be a good sport.

FUNDRAISING

The Farmington 500 depends greatly on fund raising to help run its programs. All players & parents are expected to participate in all fund raisers. During Soccer season, there are fund raisers which will be coordinated through your team parent. The success of the fund raisers depends upon everyone’s involvement. We have Tag Day or other fundraisers and the concessions stand which your participation in helping out with is required. Every family is required to help work the concession stand. Dates and times that are required to be covered by your child’s team will be determined once the game schedule has been finalized. There are also other fundraisers that vary from year to year. Your support and help is always appreciated!

VISION PARK CLEAN UP DAY: SEPTEMBER 5th

Parents are required to help clean the area where your children will play. Please bring rakes, shovels, trucks, garbage bags or barrels, paint brushes, paint buckets and anything else that would be helpful. If you are unsure if something could be helpful please reach out to your coach or the program director. Please report to the field at 9:15 am and we will be starting at 9:30 am.

OPENING DAY: SEPTEMBER 12th

All Players are required to wear shin pads. Cleats are recommended for all players and required for U10 and above. Coaches will be contacting each team with their game time for opening day once the schedule is completed. Contact the director for the age group your child is playing in with any questions.