We're only weeks ago from setting up for the 2009 soccer season! Where did the time fly? School is coming to an end and baseball and softball tournaments are happening. Black fly season is winding down, so it can only mean one thing: Soccer! Stay active. Run around the field dribbling a soccer ball. Find a friend to pass and run with. Pretty soon we'll be good to go.
Who Are We?
The Merrimack Valley Soccer League is dedicated to recreational youth soccer in central New Hampshire. We are a group of 18 town recreation leagues, school teams and recreational clubs with soccer and the kids in mind. On a typical fall weekend, more than 2,200 athletes can be seen playing soccer on nearly 125 teams in MVSL. Games are scheduled by MVSL in the following divisions:
Third/Fourth Grade girls and boys
Fifth/Sixth Grade girls and boys
Seventh/Eighth Grade girls and boys
High School Level coed
Many groups also develop player skills and interest beginning at the kindergarten through second grade level.
Soccer develops many things. Player skills, team interaction, healthy bodies and clear minds. After you have run around our website, get out there and kick a soccer ball around with your friends. We’ll be here when you get back!
Interested In Joining MVSL?
If you are interested in having your league or organization join the MVSL, just let us know. Please contact a member of our
Board of Directors
for more information.
BULLETIN BOARD
Breaking news and important information:
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT PIERCING YOUR EARS? -- The FIFA soccer Laws of the Game prohibit all jewelry on the field of play. Taping is not allowed. Many things may catch on necklaces and earrings or one player's head may strike another's earrings, causing cuts to either player or violent removal of the earring resulting in significant damage to the ear lobe. According to the Laws of the Game, "Rings, earrings, leather or rubber bands are not necessary to play and the only thing they can bring about is injury."
If you plan to play soccer in the fall, please plan your piercing carefully to allow the time necessary to heal. When soccer starts, the earrings must come out, at least during the games and practices.
This rule is purely for every player's safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Play on!!
--Updated 6/14/2009
ANDOVER RESIDENTS -- If you are looking for Andover's 2009 soccer registration form, which is due to Alan Hanscom by June 30, 2009, you will find it here! Alan will also be at AEMS 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June18, to accept registration forms.
--Updated 6/14/2009
2009 SEASON SCHEDULE -- The 2009 season schedule is posted here. The individual game schedules showing home teams and opponents will be posted August 28. Time is flying!