USR Soccer Association
The Upper Saddle River Soccer Association is a volunteer organization that organizes and maintains the recreational soccer program for Upper Saddle River, NJ. We offer programs for players for all grade levels, including Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Important USR Updates:
- TeamSnap is our new app platform host for coaches, parents, and teams.
- Fall 2025 season has ended. Congratulations on another great year!
- Fall 2026 registration is now available.
- Our website has been updated; please reach out with any questions.
Our Recreational Soccer Programs
Kindergarten
One-hour instructional clinics with professional trainers designed to introduce children and parent coaches to USR soccer.
Grades 3 - 8
While recreational, the program is built to integrate local travel to neighboring towns for expanded competitive play.
Grades 1 - 2
Instructional, real games to help familiarize young players with the sport, while reinforcing the foundational basics of soccer.
Program Details
Kindergarten
The Kindergarten recreational soccer program runs for 9 weeks with one-hour Saturday sessions conducted by professional trainers. The introductory program is an excellent opportunity for families to learn more about soccer and to become involved in their child’s play from the start. Parents are urged to volunteer at this level, especially if they plan to coach or assistant coach in the upper soccer divisions.
The clinic is designed not only to teach the children the basics of soccer, but also to train parent coaches’ proper coaching techniques and safety skills. Volunteer coaches aid the trainers in conducting soccer drills and organizing the children as they are first introduced to the sport.
- One-hour instructional clinics on Saturday morning
- 9 week program
- USR provides a t-shirt and size #3 soccer ball
- Parents should purchase shin guards & soccer cleats
Grades 1 - 2
At the 1st and 2nd grade level, children are still getting familiar with the sport, and the goal is to reinforce many of the basics. Games have referees, are run in a 6v6 format with substitutes, and are scheduled in an intramural fashion within USR (usually at Reynolds School) – no travel. Game play is instructional with one coach per team allowed to walk on the field while instructing players.
Weekly games are supplemented by organized clinics run by professional trainers on a weeknight. Additional team practices are scheduled and conducted by the volunteer coaches and assistants. The season begins on the Tuesday after Labor Day, September 3rd, and runs through the final game on November 3rd.
- Instructional weekly games & practices
- 6v6 format with coaches
- No travel required
- 9 week program
- USR provides game shirts and game socks
- Parents should purchase shin guards, soccer cleats, and ensure child has a size #3 soccer ball
Grades 3 - 8
Although recreational, this program is designed with local travel (within 15-25 minutes) to neighboring towns. Games have referees, with 7th and 8th grade level having the highest certification levels. Additionally, the format includes playoffs that run into November and potential for games on weeknights or Friday nights mid-season. Game format is 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11, respectively for the 3 age groups. Weekly games are supplemented by organized clinics run by professional trainers on a weeknight (except for 7th/8th grade).
Additional team practices are scheduled and conducted by the volunteer coaches and assistants. The regular season and clinics begin on the Wednesday after Labor Day, September 4th, and run through the final game on November 3rd. Championship game to follow for teams that qualify. Game shirts, and socks are provided.
- Weekly games & practices
- Three age groups:
- 3rd & 4th Graders — 7v7 — size #4 soccer ball
- 5th & 6th Graders — 9v9 — size #4 soccer ball
- 7th & 8th Graders — 11v11 — size #5 soccer ball
- 9 week program
- USR provides game shirts and game socks
- Parents should purchase shin guards, soccer cleats, and black or navy shorts for game unfiorm.
- Parents should ensure the child has appropriate size soccer ball for their age group.
Resources
A collection of resources to help Upper Saddle River parents, volunteers, and coaches ensure they have all of the required trainings to participate in our recreational soccer program.
Rutgers Certification
Safety clinic certification to participate in youth recreation sports.
CDC Concussion Training
Latest training & guidance on concussions safety and prevention.
NJ Fingerprinting / Background Check
New Jersey digital fingerprinting and background checks for volunteers.
NJ Fingerprinting / Background Check
Downloadable form for New Jersey background check.
Get in touch
Need additional information? Whether you’re looking to learn more about our board of directions, volunteer, understand registration, or have general questions – please reach out!
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