What ages and program levels does Westerly Youth Soccer offer?The Spring Academy organizes players into age-based training groups for each session rather than permanent rec league teams. Competitive travel serves athletes rostered on a team for that season. Futsal Fridays include a promoted evening slot for players born in 2018 through 2020, with the club planning expanded windows for older players as winter progresses.
About
Westerly Youth Soccer Association (WYSA) is a Westerly, Rhode Island–based nonprofit that blends recreational academy training, competitive travel teams, and seasonal futsal so local families can choose the right level as players grow. The club emphasizes an inclusive, development-first atmosphere rooted in enjoyment of the game.
What the club offers
The recreational side centers on the Spring Academy: Wednesday and Saturday training blocks led by professional coach Mario Costa and staff, packaged as eleven sessions across about six weeks. Players are grouped by age for each session rather than fixed league teams, with developmentally appropriate skills work and small-sided play designed to build confidence. Competitive (travel) programming serves athletes who have been placed on a team for the season; registration is oriented to those rosters. Separately, Futsal Fridays bring indoor-style small-sided play on winter Friday nights, including a public drop-in window for younger birth-year bands with technical work plus games.
Spring Academy schedule, fees, and aid
For the Spring 2026 Academy window, training is slated to begin Wednesday, April 29, 2026 and wrap Saturday, June 6, 2026, with one Saturday (May 23) omitted. Standard registration is $100 per player, with a $10 discount for each additional sibling in the same household. After the primary registration period, families may still enroll at $130 per player if space allows. Cancellations after April 1, 2026 receive a fifty percent refund; registrations become non-refundable after April 29, 2026. Need-based assistance starts with the club’s financial aid form; questions go to the treasurer at westerlysoccertreasurer@gmail.com. New players enroll through the club’s GotSport player registration flow.
Home fields, futsal site, and correspondence
League-style home activity is tied to Gingerella Sports Complex at 49 White Rock Road in Westerly. General mail uses P.O. Box 1015, Westerly, RI 02891. Winter futsal meets at Springbrook School; one promoted time block runs 5:30–6:30 p.m. for players born in 2018–2020, with the club working to add more slots and locations for older groups as the winter progresses. Families can follow updates on Facebook and Instagram in addition to email contacts for each program area.
Leadership contacts and mission
Day-to-day questions route to the right volunteer: the executive board via westerlysoccerorg@gmail.com, the recreational director via wysarecreationdirector@gmail.com, the competitive director (Frank Alessio) via wysacompetitive@gmail.com, the treasurer (Ashley Thomas) for fees and aid at westerlysoccertreasurer@gmail.com, and the secretary via wysasecretaryblg@gmail.com. The mission is to promote a love of soccer among young players and to keep the environment welcoming so every child can learn and enjoy the game.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the club train or play?Outdoor home activity is centered at Gingerella Sports Complex, 49 White Rock Road, Westerly, RI 02891. Winter futsal meets at Springbrook School in Westerly. General correspondence can be mailed to P.O. Box 1015, Westerly, RI 02891.
When is registration or the Spring Academy season?Spring Academy registration opens through GotSport ahead of the late-April start so staff can form age-group sessions; late enrollment may be offered at the higher fee after the primary window. The Spring 2026 Academy is scheduled from April 29 through June 6, 2026, with no session on May 23. Competitive travel registration is for players already placed on a team for that cycle.
What does Spring Academy or late registration cost?Spring Academy registration is $100 per player, with a $10 discount for each additional sibling in the same family. Late registration, when available, is $130 per player. Cancellations after April 1, 2026 receive a 50 percent refund; fees are non-refundable after April 29, 2026.
What is the club’s mission?WYSA aims to promote a love of soccer among young players and to keep programming inclusive so every child can learn and enjoy the game in a supportive setting.
How can families register, request financial aid, or reach staff?New Spring Academy players register in GotSport using the club’s player program link. Financial aid begins with the club’s online aid form; questions go to westerlysoccertreasurer@gmail.com. Email wysarecreationdirector@gmail.com for recreational programming, wysacompetitive@gmail.com for travel or futsal questions, westerlysoccerorg@gmail.com for board matters, and wysasecretaryblg@gmail.com for secretary support.
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