South Windsor Soccer Club

What the club offers

Little Bobcats and Junior Bobcats introduce U4–U6 players to the game with age-appropriate sessions and gear bundles suited to beginners. The Youth Academy bridges U7–U8 athletes toward more structured training before rec or travel decisions. Recreational league soccer spans U10 through U19 bands on the fee schedule, with U10 teams mostly playing in South Windsor while U12 and U15 sides often host and visit neighboring towns; teams are organized by gender identity with about one hour of weekday practice and Saturday games centered at Rye Street Park for the core rec experience.

Travel soccer fields gender-based teams from about U9 through U19. SWSC enters the North Central CJSA district, assigns teams to competitive tiers so matchups stay fair, and schedules two weekday practices (after 5 p.m., about 75 minutes) plus Sunday league games; many teams add Saturday friendlies. Home league play rotates among Nevers Road area fields, Rye Street Park, Pleasant Valley, and TE campus sites, with roughly half of fixtures at home and away travel concentrated in central and northern Connecticut. Teams that opt into Connecticut Cup can cross the state as brackets advance.

TOPS Accessibility supports players ages roughly U4–U16 who benefit from adapted programming. The indoor training center on John Fitch Boulevard welcomes U8 and older athletes for three six-week clinic blocks plus team training slots, turf shoes or sneakers only, and requires current CJSA registration for participants. Friday night clinics add optional technical work beyond team schedules. Summer camp programming routes families to Bobcats Soccer Academy.

Costs families should plan for

Recreation and academy fees are quoted per fall or spring season, not as a combined annual package. Spring 2026 used early-bird pricing through March 1, standard pricing March 2–28, and a $65 late fee after March 28. At those windows TOPS remained $25 per season; Little and Junior Bobcats were $90 early bird versus $115 standard; Youth Academy, Rec U10, Rec U16–U19, and several other bands stepped from $125–$145 early bird to $160–$180 standard depending on age group, with Rec U12 and U15 tiers slightly higher. Fall recreational registration includes a full uniform kit; spring supplies new uniforms for first-time spring players while returning athletes reuse fall kits. Travel players purchase two jerseys, shorts, and socks through the club’s Moore Sports storefront, supply cleats, shin guards, and a ball, and pay registration through Stack Sports for the full year cycle covering fall and the following spring without a spring uniform redo for returning rostered athletes.

Financial assistance can reduce registration charges when club funds allow, administered confidentially by the treasurer with monthly board updates. Awards typically stay at or below $1,000 per household per year, eligibility renews each season, and assistance covers registration only—not travel kits, equipment, or discretionary team expenses. Families eligible for free or reduced lunch may apply with documentation; others facing temporary hardship may submit a written request and optional supporting paperwork the treasurer may review.

Where teams train and play

Outdoor training and home matches for travel concentrate on Nevers, Rye Street, Pleasant Valley, and TE sites alongside the town high school soccer complex. Rec U10 emphasizes in-town play, while older rec divisions mix home and away dates around the region. Indoor work happens at 1257 John Fitch Boulevard under the training center policies (no outdoor cleats on the surface, water-only drinks, no pets, adherence to signed codes of conduct).

Tryouts, team formation, and registration

Fall travel tryouts typically run in June for the upcoming fall-and-spring year. February supplemental tryouts cover spring roster gaps; families interested in spring-only entry register for spring travel and hear from staff about evaluation opportunities. Recreation, academy, and Bobcats enrollment opens through the Stack Sports portal tied to SWSC; deadlines shift by season and division. Volunteer coaches register as volunteers through their SWSC account dashboard.

Mission, coaching, and player experience

SWSC centers every pathway on developmentally appropriate growth, hard work, enjoyment, sportsmanship, and steady skill gains rather than trophies alone. Three vision pillars—growth, fun, and development—translate into citizenship lessons off the field, memorable seasons for families, and technical foundations on it. Silent Sidelines weekends land on the third weekend of May in spring and the third weekend of October in fall, when spectators applaud effort while keeping comments to players, coaches, and referees minimal so athletes experience at least one low-noise match a season. Technical directors support coaching education, curriculum alignment, and performance planning across age groups.

How to reach the club

Registration and roster questions go to registrar@southwindsorsoccer.org. Travel soccer coordination reaches travel@southwindsorsoccer.org through the travel director. Recreation programming for U10–U16 contacts harry.twyman@southwindsorsoccer.org. Financial aid applications and treasurer questions use Treasurer@southwindsorsoccer.org. Stack Sports handles online enrollment after families log into the SWSC portal and select the active program.