Challenger Soccer Division

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is excited to announce their new Challenger Soccer Division this fall.

Following the tremendous success of Saratoga Little League’s Challenger Baseball Program and the Saratoga Springs City School District’s Unified Athletic programs, Saratoga Rec will be introducing an adaptive Soccer Program that gives players with specialized needs a place to join in and play the game of soccer in our community. 

Saratoga Rec’s Challenger Division enables boys and girls with physical and intellectual challenges, ages 4-18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of soccer along with millions of other children who participate in the sport worldwide. 

Running from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30 of this year, the program is structured to educate the players about the game of soccer, develop the physical skills needed to play the game, and compete against their peers in a game every weekend (Saturdays only). 

Registration is open now until the season starts on Sept. 11. The program will run on Saturdays only from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from Saturday, Sept. 11 to Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Saratoga Casino Hotel at 342 Jefferson Street. Fees are $45 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Players will need to bring their own water and wear sneakers or cleats. 

Volunteer coaches are needed. There will be a volunteer coaches meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 5:30 p.m. held at the Saratoga Springs Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Ave). 

Register online at www.SaratogaRec.com. Email any questions to recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.