East Greenwich Soccer Association

What the club offers

House League is a no-tryout recreational track for ages 3 through 12, with seasonal efforts to keep older middle-school players on the field through a hybrid house-and-travel setup with neighboring towns when numbers allow. Younger divisions include Little Avengers (3–4) and Avengers (around age 5 by September 1), then gender-split or co-ed groups by grade band through 5th–6th, with professional foot-skills clinics plus parent-coach support for games and communication. Travel League targets players ready for two 90-minute practices each week led by assigned professional trainers (Challenger is the club’s training partner), weekend games scheduled through SuperLiga RI, and a full soccer-year commitment once a player accepts a roster spot. TOPSoccer provides adaptive training for athletes with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. Optional winter indoor skills run roughly January through March, and summer Avenger and Little Avenger camps round out the calendar.

Development and philosophy

EGSA’s motto, “Catch them being good,” reflects an insistence on positive coaching and positive parenting. The club prioritizes long-term player development over short-term results, keeps kids on the ball as much as possible, and encourages multi-sport participation to limit burnout and overuse. Professional trainers run clinics across age groups so house and travel players alike receive consistent technical teaching in a fun, low-stress environment.

Registration, fees, and financial aid

House League registration runs in GotSport. Typical outdoor seasons are fall (about September–November) with signup opening around June or July, and spring (about April–June) with signup opening around January or February. Winter training registration usually opens in late October. Travel evaluations happen in mid-to-late May for the following soccer year; players must pre-register, and families receive detailed times and instructions by email shortly beforehand.

House League tuition is $125 per session, with a $25 late fee per player when registering after the seasonal registration deadline. Waitlisted players who are pulled into a division pay the late fee, and forming a second team in a division may require additional parent coaches on short notice. Refunds are rare once uniforms and insurance are ordered, but the board may review special cases until uniform orders are placed; processed refunds keep a $10 administrative fee, while account credits for a future season remain available until play begins. Travel League registration is $550 for the full soccer year ($275 per season), due before the fall season starts, with uniform purchases separate and expected complete before August 1.

Need-based full or partial scholarships for house players are available—families email president@gmail.com with a brief explanation of need. For equipment, fee, or uniform assistance, contact registrar@egsasoccer.com. Sibling placement questions belong with the house director at housedirector@egsasoccer.com.

Where teams train and play

EGSA uses East Greenwich school and park fields provided through the town, including Academy Field (50 Rector Street), Frenchtown Elementary (1100 Frenchtown Road), Meadowbrook Elementary (2 Chestnut Drive), Shovlin Park (10 Lenihan Lane), and East Greenwich High School (300 Avenger Drive). Fall house games are generally on Saturdays; spring house games are generally on Sundays. Little Kicker and U6 groups meet once per week at the field; older house divisions add a weekday clinic plus a parent-scheduled practice and weekend match.

How to reach the club

General administration email is administrator@egsasoccer.com. Follow EGSA on Facebook for registration openings and seasonal reminders. For travel-specific rostering and evaluation questions, contact the travel director using the email address the club sends to travel families each year.