| About EYSA EYSA is an independent, incorporated, non-profit, totally volunteer organization dedicated to the advancement of youth soccer in Easthampton. EYSA supports teams in the following three categories: Recreational League, Northampton Suburban League, and Pioneer Valley Junior Soccer League. Registration fees, sponsorship donations and fundraising efforts provide monies needed to run a successfull soccer program. Without the support of many local businesses, the EYSA would not have sufficient financial resources to run the soccer program. Whenever possible, please utilize the services and products readily available and provided by our sponsors in Easthampton. Show them your appreciation for their support of the youth of Easthampton. Recreational League The Recreational League is geared toward learning soccer skills, good sportsmanship and having fun. All who register are placed on a team and are entitled to play a minimum of half of each game they attend. Teams in this age group are co-ed. Games are played at our soccer complex located in Nonotuck Park. Northampton Suburban League Children in grades 7-9 participate in the Northampton Surburban League. This league consists of boys and girls teams. While the level of play is "recreational" the league is "suburban" in that games are played at home and away. EYSA normally has enough children to create 1 boys team and 1 girls team. Games are played against Northampton, Southampton, Valley Christian School, Gateway, etc. Pioneer Valley Junior Soccer League The Pioneer Valley Junior Soccer League or PVJSL is also geared to learning soccer skills, good sportsmanship behavior and having fun. However, the level of participation and competition is much greater. There can be tryouts and depending on the number of children interested in participating, there can be cuts to the teams. Games are played at home and away. PVJSL plays during both the Fall and Spring seasons. Additional fees are required for tournament play. |