The Merrimack Valley Soccer League is there for the kids of Central New Hampshire. We are a group of 18 towns, schools and recreation leagues, providing scheduled games for all ages. That means 2,000 kids, 100 teams, 550 games and about a dozen season-ending tournaments. They love it!
Are you planning to watch any World Cup soccer action from Brazil? Check out the speed, accuracy and ball handling skills of the world's top players. Then get outdoors and try some of them yourself. The best way to improve your own skills is practice, practice, practice.
See you in September! The first games start September 2nd!
See you in September! The first games start September 2nd!
Breaking News!
It may say Summer on the calendar, but the Merrimack Valley Soccer League is already making preparations and gearing for another successful Fall soccer season. Get yourself registered in your towns. The first games are planned for September 2nd.
Watch here for the full season schedules for the 3/4 and 5/6 levels by Saturday, August 23rd. The 7/8 level schedules will be posted the evening of August 27th.
Watch here for the full season schedules for the 3/4 and 5/6 levels by Saturday, August 23rd. The 7/8 level schedules will be posted the evening of August 27th.
CONCUSSION IN YOUTH SPORTS
Confused about what a concussion is and why you should treat this brain injury with respect? Check out the CDC's webpage titled Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports. There you will find fact sheets for the coach, the player and the parent. Help prevent serious permanent injury by seeking medical attention and keeping your player off the soccer field until the injury is completely healed and they get the all-clear from your doctor. Coaches and referees alike need to be aware of the dangers of consussion and take proper action when they believe concussion has occurred.
Confused about what a concussion is and why you should treat this brain injury with respect? Check out the CDC's webpage titled Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports. There you will find fact sheets for the coach, the player and the parent. Help prevent serious permanent injury by seeking medical attention and keeping your player off the soccer field until the injury is completely healed and they get the all-clear from your doctor. Coaches and referees alike need to be aware of the dangers of consussion and take proper action when they believe concussion has occurred.
LIGHTNING SAFETY
There is NO safe place out-of-doors during a lightning storm. If you can hear thunder, you are within lightning's reach. When a lightning flash is followed within 30 seconds by the clap of thunder, the storm is within 6 miles and within striking distance to objects
(and people) in the area. Immediately seek shelter within a sturdy building or enclosed vehicle until at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard. It's the steel roof and frame of a car that protects you, not its rubber tires, which would have to be a mile thick to save you. A baseball dugout or open-sided picnic shelter is NOT adequate shelter!
Visit NOAA or this guidance for additional information.
There is NO safe place out-of-doors during a lightning storm. If you can hear thunder, you are within lightning's reach. When a lightning flash is followed within 30 seconds by the clap of thunder, the storm is within 6 miles and within striking distance to objects
(and people) in the area. Immediately seek shelter within a sturdy building or enclosed vehicle until at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard. It's the steel roof and frame of a car that protects you, not its rubber tires, which would have to be a mile thick to save you. A baseball dugout or open-sided picnic shelter is NOT adequate shelter!
Visit NOAA or this guidance for additional information.
