- GENERAL INFORMATION -

CANCELLATION FEE:
All refunds and withdrawals are subject to a cancellation fee, which is applied against the refund. The cancellation fee is 10% of the total registration fee paid per player, which will be withheld from the refund. The cancellation fee covers the cost of the credit card transaction fees that the Club pays to the vendor on every transaction.

Examples:

•  If a family paid $105 to register a recreation player, but later withdrew the player, the cancellation fee of 10% on $105 is $10.00. The family would receive a refund of $95.00.
• If a family paid $695 to register a travel and a recreation player ($130 to register a recreation player and $475 to register a travel player), but later withdrew the recreation player, the cancellation fee of 10% on $130 is $13. The family would receive a refund of $117.

REQUESTS:
Player, coaches and practice night requests are not guaranteed. Hartwell will do it's best to accommodate request made during registration, but again, it's not guaranteed. We appreciate your support and understanding in this area as we coordinate well over 1,000 players a season.

QUESTIONS:
Any further questions regarding the Glastonbury Hartwell Recreation Program can be emailed to RecDir@glastonburysoccer.org.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Teams in K and 1st Grade play small-sided games of 3 v 3 soccer with pop-up nets. Games are self-officiated by the coaches. 

Coaching focus is on individual player development, primarily on footskills, dribbling, passing and shooting technique. Boys and girls play on separate teams. No referees, no throw-ins, no goal keepers. No players are allowed to head the ball. During games, the coaches loosely officiate where appropriate, but primarily focus on instruction and guidance for both teams. T-shirt uniforms are included in the registration cost. All players should bring a SIZE 3 soccer ball to every practice and game.

Shin guards are required at all ages.  Soccer cleats are strongly encouraged for play.

PLAYER TIME COMMITMENT:

Practice: One day per week for 1 hour, usually at 5:30 PM on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. 

Games: Generally on Saturdays anywhere from 9 am to 3pm, with occasional games on Sundays to make up for BYE weeks and rainouts.

INTERTOWN PLAY:
These age groups do not participate in intertown play.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Referees, the buildout line and an adjusted offsides rule are introduced at this age group. Teams play games in 7 v 7 formation (including the goal keeper). Games are officiated by referees. 

A focus on more complex team concepts like positioning and offsides is introduced at this level. Boys and girls play on separate teams. Keepers may not punt the ball and no player may head the ball at this age. T-shirt uniforms are included in the registration cost. All players should bring a SIZE 4 soccer ball to every practice and game.

Shin guards are required at all ages.  Soccer cleats are strongly encouraged for play.

PLAYER TIME COMMITMENT:

Practice: One day per week for 1 hour & 15min, usually at 5:30 PM on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. 

Games: Generally on Saturdays anywhere from 9 am to 3pm, with occasional games on Sundays to make up for BYE weeks and rainouts.

INTERTOWN PLAY:
Depending on registration enrollment and number of teams, Glastonbury Hartwell soccer could partner with neighboring towns like Newington, New Britain, Manchester, Hartford, etc., to fill out a game schedule. This would mean that occasional travel to a neighboring town less than 25 minutes away would be necessary. We do our best to limit the travel required, but with decreased enrollment, our teams need the intertown play option in order to keep the games interesting with multiple opponents. This age group has seen a recent boost in enrollment numbers and may not need the intertown play option. But if so, players/families should expect 1 or 2 away games, if any.

RECREATION
U12
(born in 2015 or 2014)

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Teams play games with 9 v 9 formations (including the goal keeper). Games are officiated by referees.The fields and goals are larger that the 7v7 play, and certain playing rules are tailored to the skill levels of this age group.

Coaches introduce and will focus on tactical developmental concepts, versus solely technical. No players are allowed to head the ball. Boys and girls play on separate teams. T-shirt uniforms are included in the registration cost. All players should bring a SIZE 4 soccer ball to each practice and games.

Shin guards are required at all ages.  Soccer cleats are strongly encouraged for play.

PLAYER TIME COMMITMENT:

Practice: One day per week for 90 minutes, usually at 5:30 PM on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. 

Games: At least one game each weekend, generally on Saturdays anywhere from 9 am to 3 pm. 

Depending on registration enrollment and number of teams, Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer normally partners with neighboring towns like Newington, New Britain, Manchester, Hartford, etc., to fill out a game schedule. This would mean that occasional travel to a neighboring town less than 25 minutes away would be necessary. We do our best to limit the travel required, but with decreased enrollment, our teams need the intertown play option in order to keep the games interesting with multiple opponents. In recent years, this age group has depended on intertown play, so players/families should expect around 2-3 away games in a neighboring town.

RECREATION
U15
(born in 2013, 2012, or 2011 AND not in high school)

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Teams play games with full field dimensions and full 11 v 11 formation. Games are officiated by referees. Boys and girls play on separate teams. T-shirt uniforms are included in the registration cost. All players should bring a SIZE 5 soccer ball to every practice and game.

Shin guards are required at all ages.  Soccer cleats are strongly encouraged for play.

PLAYER TIME COMMITMENT:

Practice: One day per week for 90 minutes, usually at 5:30 PM on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. 

Games: At least one game each weekend, generally on Saturdays anywhere from 9 am to 3 pm.

INTERTOWN PLAY:
Depending on registration enrollment and number of teams, Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer normally partners with neighboring towns like Newington, New Britain, Manchester, Hartford, etc., to fill out a game schedule. This would mean that occasional travel to a neighboring town less than 25 minutes away would be necessary. We do our best to limit the travel required, but with decreased enrollment, our teams need the intertown play option in order to keep the games interesting with multiple opponents. This age group has typically depended on intertown play, so players/families should expect around 2-4 away games in a neighboring town.