Beverly Youth Soccer Association — Programs

BYSA offers soccer programs for every age and ability level — from our youngest players just learning the game, all the way through competitive travel teams representing Beverly throughout Essex County. Every child in Beverly is welcome, and financial assistance is available for families who need it.

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Pre-K and Kindergarten Soccer Recreational
Ages 4–6

Pre-K / Kindergarten

A fun, low-stress introduction to soccer. Players learn fundamentals through skill games and short scrimmages in a supportive Saturday morning environment.

Format Intra-squad scrimmage
Duration 8 weeks · 45 min/session
Location North Beverly Elementary
Ball size Size 3
Grade 1-2 Soccer Recreational
1st & 2nd grade

Grade 1–2

Player development in a low-stress environment. Teams play 5 v 5 with a keeper, with weekly practices and Saturday games.

Format 5 v 5 with keeper
Games Two 25-min halves
Practice Once/week · TBD · BMS
Ball size Size 3
Grade 3-4 Soccer Recreational + Travel
3rd & 4th grade

Grade 3–4

First exposure to competitive games through our Cross-Town Program, playing against teams from Beverly, Salem, and Danvers. Travel team options are also available for top players.

Format Cross-Town · 8 games/season
Practice Twice/week · TBD · BMS + Cross Lane
Travel option ECYSA Travel Teams
Ball size Size 4
Grade 5-6 Soccer Travel · ECYSA
5th & 6th grade

Grade 5–6

All Grade 5–6 teams compete in ECYSA and travel throughout Essex County. Teams are placed by skill level through our annual evaluation process.

Format 9 v 9 · Full-sized field
Practice Twice/week · TBD
Fields Birch Plains + BMS
Ball size Size 4
Grade 7-8 Soccer Travel · ECYSA / MTOC
7th & 8th grade

Grade 7–8

Full 11 v 11 competitive soccer throughout Essex County. Top teams are eligible for the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions (MTOC).

Format 11 v 11 · Full-sized field
Practice Twice/week · TBD
Fields Birch Plains + BMS
Ball size Size 5
BYSA Travel Program Competitive
Grades 3–8

Travel Program

Our travel program offers competitive play against teams throughout Essex County. Placement is determined through annual evaluations — no player is ever cut.

Seasons Fall + Spring
Games Saturdays · 9 AM–4:30 PM
Tournaments Up to 2/year, BYSA-funded
Top teams MTOC eligible

Soccer is for every child in Beverly. Scholarships are available on a confidential, need basis through the Bruce Gordon Scholarship Fund.

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