U6 FIRST KICKS PROGRAM INFORMATION

The QYS U6 First Kicks Program takes place at Kincaide Park and is an instructional program designed to excite and inspire our youngest children in the game of soccer.   Volunteers are QHS and NQHS and 8th grade soccer players themselves, who are dedicated to the game and enjoy helping to train this young group.  We follow an age-appropriate curriculum and keep it fun with recreational game-like activities like red-light green light, and basic ball handling games, as well as scrimmages.  

2022 Season Update:

• Our season starts in April - most likely at 9:00 am at Kincaide Park or Cleverly Court.  Will be updated in Spring.
• First Day:  Coaches arrival time: 8:15am |  Players arrival time:  8:30am (we will give you a T-shirt/uniform, and get you on a team with a coach).
• Ongoing sessions will be every Saturday at 9:00 am  for next 8 weeks (vacation weekends are off).  Arrive 15 minutes early after the first week.
• Please look for emails, website and Facebook if their will be a cancellation or field changes due to weather.

What do you need to bring?
Players will need soccer cleats, gym shorts, shin pads, long socks, marked bottle of water and ear looped masks (optional at current moment).
Jewelry cannot be worn during the sessions for safety reasons.

Will a uniform be provided?
Yes, uniforms will be handed out on the field before games begin.

Are there any special COVID rules in effect
As of Fall 2021, there are still some restrictions in effect based on CDC, Quincy, and Mass Youth Soccer guidelines.  

• QYS  will only allow one spectator per player (but siblings may attend with one adult spectator). 
• Everyone who enters the field must be wearing a face covering and must social distance. 
• Players can have mask breaks only if they social distance themselves from other children to get a fuller breathe of air.
• Attendance will be taken each week for contract tracing .
• If you are feeling sick or have been exposed or come into contact, please take the safe route and do not attend.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY ON THE FIELD REGISTRATION

Other Guidelines and Rules

• No heckling or yelling at referees - there is a shortage and we need to all be patient with referees.
• Dogs are not allowed on the field or at the u6 first kicks program. 
• Smoking is not allowed at any QYS event.  
• Please help and clean up any trash from the field prior to leaving. 
• Please cheer for all players on both teams! Joining a team is a bold move for our youngest players. Let’s show all of them our support. 
• It is very common for some players to hesitate to join their team on the field. In some cases it may take several weeks. It is best to allow your player to watch their team from the sideline with you and let them join when they are ready.  
• After the session be sure to let your player know how proud you are of them and how much you enjoyed watching them play. This type of positive affirmation will inspire them to keep coming back. It is best to avoid any type of critique of the way they played. 

Thank you - Quincy Youth Soccer