The Spring 2026 Grade 1 Skills program will cater exclusively for our 1st grade players as a supplemental opportunity to their regular programming.

Beginning April 15th and running for 7 weeks through June 5th, the Grade 1 Skills program is designed to offer an additional practice for those players who want to do more. The hour long session is split into 30 minutes of skill development and 30 minute of game play.

The G1 Skills sessions follows age appropriate curriculum run by professional coaches hired by NYS. Each session is 1 HOUR.  It is imperative that players be prompt as sessions will start on time regardless of the number in attendance.

Spring 2026 Schedule 
Wednesday - 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3: 4-5pm
Friday - 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5: 4-5pm

Registration is for either Wednesday OR Friday. Players can register for BOTH

Location
Hamilton, 545 Grove St, Newton 

Price: $150

NOTE: In the event of a weather related cancellation, every effort will be made to offer a makeup session. No refunds/credits will be offered for weather related cancellations in the event a makeup cannot be offered.

Register Here

The Spring 2026 Grade 2 Skills program will cater exclusively for our 2nd grade players as a supplemental opportunity to their regular programming. This skills clinic is designed for new and beginner level players - for those looking for something competitive, check out the 2nd Grade Development Academy (2DA).

Beginning April 15th and running for 7 weeks through June 5th, the Grade 2 Skills program is designed to offer an additional practice for those players who want to do more. The hour long session is split into 30 minutes of skill development and 30 minute of game play.

The G2 Skills sessions follows age appropriate curriculum run by professional coaches hired by NYS. Each session is 1 HOUR.  It is imperative that players be prompt as sessions will start on time regardless of the number in attendance.

Spring 2026 Schedule 
Wednesday - 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3: 5-6pm
Friday - 4/17, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5: 5-6pm

Registration is for either Wednesday OR Friday. Players can register for BOTH

Location
Hamilton, 545 Grove St, Newton 

Price: $150

NOTE: In the event of a weather related cancellation, every effort will be made to offer a makeup session. No refunds/credits will be offered for weather related cancellations in the event a makeup cannot be offered.

Register Here

Newton Youth Soccer is delighted to bring back the 2nd Grade Development Academy for the Spring 2026 Season.

NOTE - this program is designed for more advanced players, or those looking to add a more competitive element to their development. For new and beginner level players, check out our 2nd Grade Skills clinic!

The supplemental program is designed to offer players in 2nd grade an additional opportunity to practice and play in a professionally lead environment. The 7 week program will provide 1 x 75 min evaluation session, 6 x 75min practice sessions with professional coaches, 3 x Sunday jamboree style game days in Newton and entry to the Danvers Invitational Tournament over Memorial Day weekend.

The role of the program is to offer a local option for those players who want a bit more soccer in their lives, and will provide a more personalized approach to skill and team development whilst maintaining the fundamentals of the NYS vision; enjoyment of the beautiful game. The Development Academy will combine high level coaching with low pressure jamboree game days in order to prepare our players best for 3rd grade travel and beyond. 

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Spring 2026 Details:
Eligible Players: All registered IM NYS 2nd grade players 
Day:  THURSDAY practice sessions with Jamborees on three Sundays PLUS Memorial Day w/e event.
Where: Forte Field, California St, Newton
Time: 5-6:15pm
Dates:
Evaluation Session: 4/16
Practices: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Jamborees: Sunday 5/3, 5/17, 6/7
Danvers Invitational Tournament: Saturday 5/23 OR 5/24 TBC
Cost: $285
Uniform: All NEW 2DA players will receive a black NYS practice jersey as part of their registration. All players must have the NYS IM orange jersey. Purchase HERE.

Register: HERE

NOTE : YOUR CHILD MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE NYS IM 2nd GRADE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE 2nd Grade DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MORE ADVANCED PLAYERS. BEGINNERS AND NEW PLAYERS SHOULD CONSIDER THE 2ND GRADE SKILLS PROGRAM

Additional information:
Space is limited to the first 60 players with the aim to have 4 to 6 'teams' created after the evaluation session. There is no tryout - every player is welcome. All players will practice at the same time and same location, but teams of 8-10 will be created to give an even spread of ability. Competitive jamboree games are crucial to this program.

PROGRAM REQUIRES 32 PLAYERS TO RUN.

Friend requests for teams will not be considered.

All games will all be at the same location in the mornings on Sundays. Jamborees will see each team have 2 games. Coaches will referee to allow maximum flow.

Columbus Day Weekend Event (Fall) - We enter teams into the long running Natick Fall Classic which has specific 5v5 U8 brackets: https://naticksoccer.org/wp/
Memorial Day Weekend Event (Spring) - Since Spring 2023, we enter teams into the Danvers Invitational in Danvers, MA: Danvers Invitational 

Questions? Contact Director of Coaching, Ed Jenkinson.