Winsted Youth Soccer kicks off season

WINSTED — Hundreds of children descended on Walker Field at the corner of Rowley and Willow streets Tuesday, Sept. 1, for the Winsted Recreation Department’s annual soccer kickoff.

Children from kindergarten through eighth grade played in the field and gathered around coaches to hear instructions, while volunteers helped with late sign-ups and equipment exchanges on the south side of the field.

Recreation Director Tricia Twomey was busy helping organize teams Tuesday and said Wednesday morning that at least 18 teams had signed up, with a total of 275 players.

“There are about 75 fewer kids than last year,� she said. “I don’t know what the reason for that would be, other than the economy. It has happened in every other activity this year and it has happened in other communities. It very well could be because parents are tightening their budgets.�

Still, Twomey said, Winsted continues to enjoy a strong soccer program with supportive parents and volunteers. “It’s a good-sized program. It’s got a ton of kids, a ton of parents and a ton of coaches,� she said.

Winsted’s fall youth soccer games begin Tuesday, Sept. 6. Children and families were also encouraged to participate in this fall’s Elks Soccer Shoot, which will be Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Walker Field.

For information about Winsted Youth Soccer, call the Winsted Recreation Department at 860-379-8670. For information about the soccer shoot, call the Winsted Elks Lodge at 860-379-8670.

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