Programs
Candia Soccer offers programs starting as early as age 2 and running through age 19. Our goal is to offer programs that develop the player’s skills, offers them an opportunity to play at an appropriate competitive level, and most importantly have fun playing the game of soccer.
Starting at 2 years old, kids can start participating in the program run by our partner Soccer Shots. Soccer Shots offers programs for 2 years old, 3 years old, 4-5 years old and 5-8 years old. Soccer Shots runs programs year round at the CYAA facility, utilizing the indoor turf within the CYAA Fieldhouse during the winter. CLICK to register for Soccer Shots programs
The Candia Youth Soccer Development Program is offered in the Fall on Saturday mornings for ages 5-9 and is run by coaches & players from the SNHU Soccer program. The players will engage in age appropriate training and most importantly a fun and engaging experience. In addition, we look to play games with the older age group on Friday evenings versus neighboring towns. The program is structured in a way that the younger kids join the Candia Youth Soccer Development Program at the age of 5 and during the following 3-4 year period gain the skills and confidence so they are ready to join a Stingers (Girls) or Storm (Boys) travel team at the age of 8 or 9 years old.
The Travel program, Candia FC, is offered for ages 8-19 and has a long, rich history of fielding successful teams in the New Hampshire Soccer League. Teams practice 1-2 days per week for 60-90 minutes and play a 7 game season on the weekends. Games are played against other programs across the State of New Hampshire, usually no more than an hour from Candia, but on occasion can play teams as far away as Keene and Conway. In addition, teams have the opportunity to play on Columbus Day Weekend in the Sanford, Maine holiday tournament. To provide additional skill development, the program partners with JT Soccer Training to offer skills based training to our athletes.
Candia FC runs separate seasons in the Fall and Spring. Each season is a separate registration and a player does not have to commit to both seasons. For a player’s initial registration to the program evaluations will be held as needed based on the registration numbers in each group. Returning players in good standing that are registering for a subsequent season are guaranteed a roster spot. It is at the coach’s discretion to add players if the coach determines that roster space is available. The coach has the discretion to hold an evaluation of the player before adding them to the team, and has the option to make the player a “practice only” player until they are deemed ready or roster space is available.
Each outdoor soccer field has lights which support 7 v 7, 9 v 9 & 11 v 11 Games. Every travel team is guaranteed to play one game under the lights each season. We also have an indoor turf field which is utilized for winter training and indoor practices during inclement weather.
Fall Travel – Candia FC
– Age groups offered are U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 & U15. Teams formed are ultimately based on registrations received.
– Fall sign ups take place between mid-May and the end of June. The actual season starts in late August and runs through the last week of October.
– Games are held primarily on Saturday’s with an occasional Sunday game with practices during weekday evenings.
– Half the games are held at the CYAA complex and the other half are at the opposing program’s field; normally within no more than a one hour drive.
– U11+ teams have the ability to qualify for the playoffs which are held either the last week of October or the first week of November at the state soccer complex in Pembroke.
– Fall pre-season training is run by coaches and players from the SNHU soccer program in late August.
Spring Travel – Candia FC
– Age groups offered are U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 and U15+ for our High School players. Teams formed are ultimately based on registrations received.
– Spring sign ups take place February 1st through March 1st. The actual season is estimated to run from mid-April through the early June.
– Games are held primarily on Saturday’s with an occasional Sunday game with practices during weekday evenings.
– Half the games are held at the CYAA complex and the other half are at the opposing program’s field; normally within no more than a one hour drive.
– U11+ teams have the ability to qualify for the playoffs which are held Father’s Day weekend at the state soccer complex in Pembroke
Uniforms
Youth Development Soccer Program: The CYAA will provide each child a shirt.
Travel Soccer: The CYAA will purchase the first full Storm or Stinger uniform the child receives which includes a Primary Jersey, Alternate Jersey, Shorts, and Socks. From that point forward, parents will be responsible for purchasing new pieces as they get too small or worn looking. In addition, the program provides each player a team warm-up jacket, upon returning for their second season, displaying their name and number.
Soccer Camps
JT Soccer Training
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About JT Soccer Training
The coaching staff, led by UNH Head Men’s Soccer coach Josh Taylor, includes some of the area’s finest coaches and our camps are organized to ensure each camper is being trained at the most developmentally appropriate level. However, no matter what age or ability level, we stress the importance of technical fundamentals, team play and sportsmanship.
Our goal is to challenge you each day, but our objective is to build confidence as well as increase each camper’s playing skills and knowledge of the game. But most of all… our objective is to have FUN! JT Soccer Training strives to enhance individual skills in a developmental appropriate, fun and engaging way. This is achieved with the thoughtful planning of a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and diverse coaching staff. Each coach is committed to the development and happiness of each camper. Daily contests, small sided games and lessons on sportsmanship are only a few of the many things that our curriculum creates to help promote learning and will leave you wanting to return next session.