FIELD INFO: OPEN

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/12/2026

CURRENT STATUS OF ALL FIELDS FOR RECREATIONAL Nir Family YMCA FIELDS:                       OPENMidtown YMCA FIELDS:                         OPENOgden Park / Eaton FIELD:                    OPENN-Cino Sports Park:                           

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May 12 2026

NEW TO THE PROGRAM? Start Here!

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/1/2026

If you have a question that isn't listed here, please email it to me. [email protected] Welcome to the YMCA Soccer Program! Below are the common questions we receive from the families in our program.  As a parent myself, I welcome you to the world of organized sports, for many of you this will become a part of your weekly life for many years to come.  The YMCA of Southeastern NC started providing youth soccer back in 1975, in that time

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May 1 2026

COACHES (Information and Training)

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/1/2026

Welcome to our League. We are a 100% volunteer coaching league and many of the staff you see started as parent coaches or a player in our league at some point. We are here to support our coaches and ensure all our kids have a great time playing sports in our program. Below find coaching links, calendars and several training links. SOCCER COACH

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May 1 2026

PROGRAM * Small Group Soccer Training

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/1/2026

PRACTICE MAKES BETTER! Academy Training Program SOCCER TRAINING SESSIONS - Ages 4 to 14Join the YMCA Sports Staff this Summer and have fun perfecting your game. Learn new skills and have fun as The Y Coaching Staff focuses on developing skills while learning the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Daily drills and weekly competitions to ensure skill development, team building exercises and games to promote the development of the whole athlete. Groups

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May 1 2026

PROGRAM * Itty Bitty Soccer: 2 & 3 years old.

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/1/2026

Itty Bitty Program website:  https://ittybittysoccer.playerspace.com    SUMMER 2026 ITTY BITTY SOCCER PROGRAM   - REGISTRATION OPENSTARTS week of June 15th  -  ENDS week of August 8thWilmington Area-Nir Family YMCA – 2710 Market Street        Tuesdays or Thursdays: 5:30 PM groups            Saturdays: 10 AM groups.-Mid-Town YMCA – 709 George Anderson

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May 1 2026

Spring 3v3 TOURNAMENT - June 13th & 14th

Posted by Lee Spooner on 5/1/2026

3v3 Recreational Soccer TournamentJune 13th & 14thWHY PLAY IN A 3V3 TOURNAMENT?With fewer players on the field, each player has more opportunities to touch the ball, using and improving their soccer skills. Small-sided games can develop your player's decision-making, technical attributes, tactical knowledge and physical conditioning through functional movements. Small-sided soccer is FUN and allows more opportunities to score. Scoring can increase self-esteem, character development and team

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May 1 2026

STAFF PAGE (Scheduling)

Posted by Lee Spooner on 3/3/2026

THIS PAGE IS FOR PAID SOCCER STAFF   CLICK BELOW FOR STAFF SCHEDULE:March 1st through March 7th 2026Jon Newsome, Athletic Director       [email protected]                                                 STAFF TRAINING  REQUIRED… CONCUSSION AWARENESS TRAINING  (Required for STAFF)

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Mar 3 2026

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 LEAGUE SPONSOR!

Posted by Lee Spooner on 1/15/2026

TEAM SPONSOR ARE NEEDED. DURING REGISTRATION YOU CAN SPONSOR YOUR CHILD'S TEAM

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Jan 15 2026

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Posted by Lee Spooner on 1/1/2026

Sponsorships help fund the following projects for 2025: - Pathways Program: This program provides financial support for those families needing assistance. For 2024 this program provided over $ 15,000 in aid. Please help us so that any kid that wants to play soccer can. - Goals & Nets: Adding/replacing two sets goals and replace our nets on all our goals. This is a $2,400 project. - $15,000 invested into the Mid-Town YMCA Playing Fields. - Young Coaches & Young Referee

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Jan 1 2026

PROGRAM * Young Referee Training

Posted by Lee Spooner on 1/1/2026

2-3 month program for youth soccer players ages 13 through 15 that would like to learn to coach and/or referee while improving leadership skills.This program is designed to help young players that would like to take a more active role in our soccer program.  This program requires community service hours which will be done in the Soccer program.  Participants will also be required to attend training sessions for their selected program, some of this is

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Jan 1 2026

PROGRAM * Summer Soccer Camps

Posted by Lee Spooner on 1/1/2026

The YMCA of Southeastern NC Athletic Department is excited to announce the Camp line up for 2026!SUMMER DAY CAMPS (Soccer & Flag Football)Sports Camps will be offered at:Nir Family YMCA at 2710 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 US-17, Hampstead, NC 28443 AGES 5 to 14FULL-DAY CAMPS INCLUDE: EARLY DROP OFF (7 AM to 9 AM)LATE PICK-UP (4 PM to 6 PM)ONE HOUR OF SWIMMING - 3 Days a week.BREAKFAST & SNACK YMCA SOCCER DAY CAMP HALF DAY &

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Jan 1 2026

CONTACT US

Posted by Lee Spooner on 12/1/2023

The easiest and quickest way to get in contact with us is by email at: [email protected] You may also call (910) 251-9622 ext.232 (EMAIL IS PREFERRED) Please spell players' first and last name in the message as it helps us look it up. If you are having issues registering please provide your email and players full name in the message and a personalized link will be emailed to you which usually gets you to where you need to go. In most cases you should

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Dec 1 2023

PATHWAYS PROGRAM (Financial Aid)

Posted by Lee Spooner on 12/1/2023

If you qualify for our Pathways program you will receive 30% off your child's registration. If there is an extreme case, please complete the pathways application and reach out to me once it has been turned in or not. I will let you know if I have a solution so we can get your child playing. Pathways Program The Y is a 501(c)3 charity and is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world. We are dedicated to helping adults, children and families live

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Dec 1 2023

REGISTRATION Q&A - HELP - PROBLEMS

Posted by Lee Spooner on 12/1/2023

**Please note, registration may not be completed from some phones/tablets, so you may need to use a regular web browser." CLICK HERE FOR A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO GET TO THE REGISTRATION! CLICK HERE FOR A STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON SETTING UP A FREE YMCA ACCOUNT Please note: On-line registration is required, this is how we collect emergency contact/medical information, code of conduct agreement and our legal waiver. You may stop by the Express Y, location below, during

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Dec 1 2023

SAFETY: Including Concussion Management

Posted by Lee Spooner on 12/1/2023

Q: How is COVID-19 affecting youth sports?A: We are following recommendations from CDC and US Youth Soccer. Moving to games will be evaluated based on continued recommendations from the CDC, federal & local government, and our local health department. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in youth sports settings as follows: Lowest Risk: Performing skill-building drills or conditioning at home, alone or with family. Increasing Risk: Team-based practice. More

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Dec 1 2023

Know your field # before arriving to the field.

Posted by Lee Spooner on 2/21/2021

If you are sending your child with someone, make sure they know the field number and/or coaches name.

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Feb 21 2021

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