Available Programs

2022 Unified (inclusion program w/ Spec Olympics)

o Teams composed of players both with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) with minimal soccer rules modifications

o All players of ages 12-18 across mainstream, autism spectrum, and any ID are welcome and should be capable of being an individual contributor to a team environment (i.e., without 1:1 support)

o The program strives to provide meaningful social inclusion for all players and promotes an equal role for all despite different abilities

o Practices/scrimmages held weekly to develop peer-to-peer friendships through the game of soccer

o Additional opportunities

In the fall season, Unified players compete in the Special Olympics State Cup at the Governor’s Academy in Newbury. The event includes team bus ride, opening ceremonies, multiple games, and an awards ceremony.
Teams can participate in the Special Olympics Unified Fitness Challenge where partners train together on fitness goals and compete in United Through Sports World Virtual Youth Festival.
In 2021, a league team was formed to compete against other Massachusetts Unified teams. The league offers an additional commitment and challenge for interested players.

o HYS is pioneering this unique operating model by introducing the Unified sports model into town youth sports

Athlete (player with Intellectual Disability)

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022

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Partner (player without Intellectual Disability)

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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2022 Fall W5 (High School Rec)

Rec Soccer for current high school students. All soccer abilities welcome!

High School- Boys

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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High School - Girls

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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2022 Fall TOPSoccer (players with special needs)

The Holden Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Program is a program for children with players with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities. Children who live in the Central Massachusetts area, and are between the ages of 5 and 14, are eligible to become TOPSoccer athletes

TOPSoccer Player

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022

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TOPSoccer Volunteer

Registration closes on 10/01/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022

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2022 Summer Pickup

This is pickup soccer modeled on the "street soccer" and "kickabout" environments found around the world. We aim to "remove the adult" as much as is safely possible, and just let the kids play.

We divide players as evenly as we can, by age and ability, and we get a few informal games going "pinnies versus shirts" just for fun... the way soccer is meant to be played! We come together after about an hour for an all-player penalty kick shootout ("Pinnies vs shirts"). Winning team gets first choice at popsicles!

Pickup will be Friday nights at Davis Hill school.

All Players

Registration closes on 08/12/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/01/2022 to 08/26/2022

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2022 Fall Travel Soccer

This is a more competitive atmosphere for those players looking for more
Age groups U12 and U14 in the fall
Teams play against nearby town teams within the MAYS (Midland Area Youth Soccer) league
Saturday games
Practices are on a weeknight(s) TBD by coach for each team
Playoffs for eligible teams
Games held both in Holden and nearby towns

Travel Waiver: If you are not a resident of Holden but wish to participate in Holden Youth Soccer’s Travel Program, you must first register with HYS and then your resident town must complete a waiver allowing you participate with HYS. Per Mass Youth Soccer rules, the decision to sign the waiver resides with the resident town, not HYS. Any registration fee will be refunded to you if your town soccer program will not grant you a waiver.

Grade 5/6 - Boys

Registration closes on 08/16/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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Grade 5/6 - Girls

Registration closes on 08/16/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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Grade 7/8 - Boys

Registration closes on 08/16/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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Grade 7/8 - Girls

Registration closes on 08/16/2022 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 11/05/2022
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2022 Fall In-Town/Rec Soccer

Pre-K & K-2

o Designed to introduce kids to the game of soccer using lots of fun drills and games

o Sessions run for about an hour on Saturday mornings at Davis Hill School

Grades 3-12

o Similar to the K-2 Program with more age-appropriate drills/activities

o More casual atmosphere than the Travel Program

o Games and practices typically run an hour each

o One weekday practice

o Weekend games

o Field location depends on grade

Grade 1

Registration closes on 08/28/2022 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 10/29/2022
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Grade 2 - Boys

Registration closes on 08/28/2022 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 10/29/2022
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Grade 2 - Girls

Registration closes on 08/28/2022 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 10/29/2022
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