REC Youth Soccer League - U8 (Grades 1-2) PAYSA

A Young Boy Kicking A Soccer Ball During Game
U8 (Grades 1-2) Division
The Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Department is excited to partner with PAYSA for the fall 2026 rec soccer season. Providing children with a positive youth sports experience is a community effort, and we are eager to work together to make this program an even greater success than before.

This program is only for residents of Portland or attend school in Portland.

Division Aims:
This division provides a positive soccer experience for grade 3 and 4 students by:
  • Offering a diverse, inclusive environment for peers to play together.
  • Ensuring a safe, healthy setting with background-checked, trained coaches focused on teamwork and player care.
  • Supporting developmentally appropriate play and valuing player input during practices and games.
  • Investing equally in all players regardless of personal characteristics.
  • Promoting sportsmanship, respect, fun, and social bonding.
Practices: There will be an hour practice on Thursdays or Fridays

Games: Games will be on Saturday late morning or early afternoon. Four 10-minute quarters

Teams: The league consist of four regions, and each team will consist of players from schools within the same region. Players will be selected based on skill level to ensure all teams are balanced and fair.

If you would like your child to play on the Coed team please select Coed below. If there are not enough Coed players they will be matched up with one of the other teams in the Boys division for that grade level. If you encounter any difficulties registering your child for the division that best aligns with their gender identity, please contact us for assistance in ensuring they are placed correctly.

What to Bring:
- Everyone must wear shin guards
- Wear clothes you feel comfortable in when moving. Team jersey must be warn on game days
- Wear cleats if you have them or sneakers
- Bring a large full water bottle

Coaches: This league is run with the help of volunteer coaches, with each team having at least two coaches. Questions to ask?
Can you respect and encourage players? Are you a positive role model? Are you a clear, consistent communicator? Are you someone who listens? Do you have some knowledge of soccer?

Coaches Commitment: One practice per week and one game per weekend. (Approx. 60 - 90 minutes)
Registration: Those interested in becoming a head coach or assistant should indicate this during the registration process in the questions section as well as fill out the form available below. 
Contact: For more information, contact Recreation Leader Kerrigan Mantar at kmantar@portlantmaine.gov
All potential Coaches, please complete the Volunteer Coach form HERE 

Mandatory Coaches Pre-Season Meeting: Date: TBD
Location: Riverton Community Center Community Room (1600 Forest Ave.).1
Agenda: Coaches will receive team rosters, practice schedules, and game schedules at this meeting.

If so, please complete the Volunteer Coach form HERE 

For weather cancellations for this program, please clickHEREfor updates.

REC Youth Fall Soccer League - U8 (Grades 1-2) 2026

Program Details

Pricing:
The fee is $105.00 for Residents and $120.00 for Non-Residents (Team Jersey Included)
Financial Assistance: This program is eligible for fee waivers.
For support with the application process, please reach out to Emily Collins via email at ecollins@portlandmaine.gov or by phone at (207) 808-5425.

Schedule and Locations:
Practices: One-hour sessions are tentatively scheduled for Thursdays or Fridays
Games: Competitions will take place on Saturdays late mornings or Early afternoon on September 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 10, 17, 24.
Locations: All games and Practices will be at Payson Park, Baxter Blvd. and I-295 Portland
Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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COED Team 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
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BOYS Eastern Prom (St Brigid, Ocean Ave, East End, Presumpscot 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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BOYS Deering Center (Lincoln, Longfellow, Rowe, Other) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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BOYS North Deering (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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BOYS West End (King, Reiche, Waynflete, Peaks Island) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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GIRLS North Deering (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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GIRLS West End (King, Reiche, Waynflete, Peaks Island) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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GIRLS Eastern Prom (St Brigid, Ocean Ave, East End, Presumpscot 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
 
  Registration Unavailable
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GIRLS Deering Center (Lincoln, Longfellow, Rowe, Other) 
N/A 1 - 2   08/26/2026 - 10/24/2026

 $105.00 Res, $125.00 Non-Res
ONLY students from these schools should register for the "North Deering" (Lyman Moore, Lyseth, Talbot)
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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