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North Rutherford YMCA to run fall youth soccer at Veterans Park; registration opens June 17
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The North Rutherford YMCA will operate a fall youth soccer program at Veterans Park starting this fall under a use agreement approved by the committee previously; registration opens June 17, ages 3–8 (9 if birthday during season), fees $75–$97.
Parks staff told the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee that the North Rutherford YMCA will host a fall youth soccer program at Veterans Park after a use agreement was approved in a prior board meeting.
“...this fall they're going to be using the back baseball fields and the outfields to host, kids. The age ranges that they serve right now, is currently comprised of 3 year olds through 8 year olds, however, a 9 year old can play if their birthday occurs during the season,” Andrew, a Parks Department staff member, said. He said registration opens June 17 on the North Rutherford YMCA website and at the YMCA on Sam Ridley, and that fees will range from $75 to $97 depending on membership status.
Andrew said the arrangement for the fall season is a use agreement sent to the YMCA after being approved at the last board meeting: “Beaumont signed off on the paperwork or voted on the contract. It was approved in the last board meeting. And it's been sent to the Y. And we're they're gonna start advertising it.” He added that the Y will initially use two to four fields on Saturdays for games, with weekday practices at other sites. The Y will provide paint for field striping while city staff will continue to maintain the fields.
Staff described the season as running from August through October. Andrew said the YMCA currently serves mostly nonmembers (about 70% of participants in the league referenced are not Y members) and that if the program expands the YMCA may host older age brackets at their own fields.
Committee members asked about logistics such as restroom and concession use; Andrew said the YMCA currently does not plan to operate concessions and will provide an on-site attendant to unlock and lock facilities and remain during events. He also noted that all YMCA coaches will be background checked.
The committee discussed field capacity: Parks staff stated Veterans Park has eight fields with 200-foot fences and that some older age groups may need alternate sites if the program grows. Staff also noted field rental availability will depend on the city budget and updated fee schedule expected after the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) adopts the budget.
No new motion was taken at the committee meeting; the use agreement had been approved earlier and staff will coordinate registration and field preparation with the YMCA.
