What ages and program levels does East Providence Youth Soccer Association offer?Mighty Dragons serves three- and four-year-olds as the entry recreational track. The Saturday-morning recreational league covers roughly ages 3–14 with Mighty Dragons, 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U birth-year bands. Competitive EPYSA Dragons teams train and play in RI Superliga tournament settings, with tryouts scheduled in mid-June for fall placement.
East Providence Youth Soccer Association
East Providence, Rhode Island
About
East Providence Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 to give children in East Providence and nearby towns a soccer home where skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment share the spotlight. Competitive teams compete as the EPYSA Dragons in RI Superliga events, while recreational programming keeps Saturday mornings active for beginners through early teens. Board members and coaches serve as volunteers, and revenue stays in East Providence to support local soccer.
What the club offers
Mighty Dragons introduces three- and four-year-olds (2022 and 2023 birth years in the latest recreational grouping) to the game inside the broader recreational pathway. The Saturday-morning recreational league spans roughly ages 3–14, grouped by birth year into Mighty Dragons, 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U bands. Games run on Saturday mornings; U6 and U8 groups train for about twenty minutes before their matches, and U10-and-up volunteer coach pairs may add weekday sessions when they choose. Two parent coaches per team work with EPYSA’s trained coaching staff. Competitive programming places EPYSA Dragons teams in RI Superliga tournament play; fall competitive tryouts use staggered June evenings at Pierce Memorial Field’s corner lot for U8 through U10 groups and at Martin Middle School for U11 through U15, with separate pre-registration for boys and girls. Players should plan to arrive early for check-in, bring a ball and water, and wear appropriate soccer attire. Seasonal camps are organized through Futebol Performance Center, which handles schedules and fees for those weeks.
Fees, uniforms, and equipment
Recreational registration pricing has been structured around a per-player fee that bundles a jersey with the registration total, while families supply black shorts and black socks; extras may be available at uniform pickup depending on stock. A late-registration surcharge applies after the published early deadline each cycle. Ball sizes and protective gear expectations scale by age: smallest players may use a size 3 ball with shin guards and cleats optional but encouraged when they fit; older bands move through size 4 into size 5 with shin guards and cleats expected. Competitive families should confirm tryout fees, team budgets, and uniform requirements with club leadership because those figures can change season to season.
Philosophy and coaching culture
EPYSA emphasizes technical teaching inside a supportive, community-rooted atmosphere. Coach expectations include stressing fun, fair play, and sportsmanship; managing sideline behavior; honoring referees; following recreational half-game participation rules; and keeping fields clear after matches. Leadership includes a president who also coordinates boys programming and a vice president focused on growing a youth academy pathway, backed by licensed coaches with school and Superliga experience.
How to reach the club and stay current
Register recreational players in GotSport when the program link is active for the season you want. Competitive tryout participation requires completing the boys’ or girls’ pre-registration form before the scheduled session. Call 401-447-0333 or email michael.resendes1@gmail.com for questions that are not answered in registration materials. Facebook updates under the East Providence YSA name supplement email and phone outreach.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train or play?Recreational Saturday games use local East Providence fields plus Hull Street Playground at 261 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914. Competitive tryouts assign U8–U10 groups to the corner lot at Pierce Memorial Field and U11–U15 groups to Martin Middle School on staggered June evenings; confirm the exact band times each year before tryout week.
When are tryouts or registration?Fall competitive tryouts run on staggered June evenings by age and gender, with separate pre-registration for boys and girls before attending. Recreational registration opens in GotSport for the Saturday season; the club sets an early deadline (for example March 1) before late fees apply, and the spring Saturday slate has started as early as mid-April with six regular weeks plus finals or rain dates into late May—confirm the exact calendar each year because competitive field needs and weather can shift times.
What do tryouts or registration cost?Recreational registration has been offered at $110 per player, which includes a $10 insurance component inside that total, with a $25 late fee after the early deadline. Competitive tryout fees are not spelled out in the tryout announcement—email or call the club for the current competitive fee sheet.
What does a season or year of club soccer cost?Saturday recreational registration has run $110 per player including the insurance portion bundled into that amount, plus the cost of black shorts and socks families purchase separately. Camp weeks operated by Futebol Performance Center carry that provider’s pricing. Competitive families should budget for any team fees, travel, and uniforms the club communicates after tryouts.
What is the club’s mission, philosophy, or coaching approach?EPYSA centers youth development in a fun, supportive setting while reinvesting nonprofit revenue into East Providence soccer. Coaches commit to sportsmanship, fair play, recreational half-game participation rules, and respectful behavior toward referees and opponents, reflecting a community-first club culture led largely by volunteers.
How can families contact or register?Start recreational registration in GotSport through the program link EPYSA activates each season. Competitive families complete the boys’ or girls’ Google Form pre-registration before tryout night. Call 401-447-0333 or email michael.resendes1@gmail.com for help, and watch East Providence YSA on Facebook for timely announcements.
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