MYA Recreational Soccer is designed for to be a positive, fun experience for all ages and skill levels. Any Merrimack youth age 4 to 18 can join, and there are no tryouts. Everyone who registers on time makes the team, and everyone on the team plays, regardless of ability or experience.

We start with the U6 & U8 Coed program which is for the beginner to learn basic skills and the structure of a soccer game in a low-key, non-competitive atmosphere.

The U10 Coed division offers the kids a little more structured game experience to help players understand about positions. Practice sessions begin to emphasize a higher level of skills training. The focus remains on fun and player development, not winning.

The U12 Coed division is the first time the kids are introduced to the full field, 11V11 format. The players are taught a more structured style of soccer, more team-oriented tactics, with a higher level of skills. At this level, players will begin to learn which position best fits their skills and playing style.

The U16 & U19 Coed divisions are still focused on fun, but scores are kept and in most cases positions are set by skill level. This is a competitive level, but as in all age levels, all players play and fun is still the primary goal.

General questions about the recreational program can be addressed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

To contact the coordinator for a particular age group, send an email to one of the following email addresses:

[Update 1/17/2010]: We've restructured the Recreational program. Most girls preferred to play in coed leagues, so we're removing the girls-only leagues. Fall and spring leagues will now have the same six divisions.

Spring/Fall season leagues: