On September 18th it was the sunset chill that caught our attention. The September 27th games in Hopkinton were warm enough. But Hurricane Kyle's rain made them just one more of many wet games that we have enjoyed this year.
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:
IT'S TOURNAMENT TIME!! -- If you are looking for tournament information, it's all right here! --Updated 9/26/2008
LAW 11 - OFFSIDE -- There still seems to be much confusion among players, coaches, referees and spectators regarding Law 11 - Offside. FIFA has an excellent animated tutorial at FIFA's Interactive Guide to Offside Law 11. Please check it out. For a quick illustration of situations where a player can be in an offside position without being called "offside", click here. These illustrations are straight out of the FIFA Laws of the Game. But please remember that the referee's call is the final say. --Updated 9/25/2008
HAVE YOU PIERCED YOUR EARS RECENTLY? -- 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. One player's head may strike another's earrings, causing cuts to either player or the violent removal of an 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."
Players, please have earrings (and all jewelry) removed BEFORE taking the field. Coaches, check your players to ensure earrings have been removed before game time. Do not leave it up to the referee to send players off the field.
This rule is purely for every player's safety. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[Did anyone else notice the empty earring holes of the US Olympics women's soccer team??]
