Welcome to Nelson County Youth Soccer Association, where we strive to promote teamwork, physical conditioning, and good sportsmanship.
We are located at Dean Watts Park. 300 Spencer Mattingly Lane Bardstown, KY 40004
Fall Recreational Registration is Open
Registration will be open until Monday June 30th!!
We will have Little Kickers again this fall!
Tentative Fall Timeline, subject to change slightly.
U- U14 Recreational Teams:
Practice can begin August 4th. (8 game season plus IN- House Tournament)
Games Begin 8/16
Games played over Labor Day weekend
10/4 & 10/5 No Games – Fall Break observed
10/15 Start of the In-House Tournament
U Recreational Teams:
9/1 practices begin (6 game Season)
10/11 Last Weekend of Games for U6.
ULittle Kickers:
9/5 First Friday Session
10/10 last session with 10/17 as a make-up if needed.
Academy information coming soon for birth
Year 2017 & 2018.
Coaches Meeting will be held around 7/27 time frame. TBD Time/date/location
Reminder- we do not take coaching requests, or requests to play on teams with other players. The only request we honor are sibling if the same age groups and wouldd be impacted depending on age groups as some are coed and some are not. The other is wish to not be placed with a certain coach. Those are the only considerations.
Summer Soccer Clinics 2025
Martin Bodkin, a National Youth & ‘C’ License holder, will be conducting Summer soccer clinics for players aged 7 thru 14 yrs of age during the month of June. The training’s will focus on improving both the fundamental and higher level skills, as well as increasing the technical ability & speed of play through playing in small-sided games.
Clinic dates:
June 2nd - 6th 8.30 am - 11.30 pm
June 9th - 13th 8.30 am - 11.30 am
June 16th - 20th 8.30 am - 11.30 am
June 23rd - 27th 8.30 am - 11.30 am
Location: Dean Watts Park
Cost: $125
For more information & to sign up, call Martin Bodkin @ (502) 460-3573. Space will be limited, so signing up early is encouraged.
Discount for same parent families and multiple weeks attended.
Become a referee for NCYSA!!
Referees can make money doing something they love, and pay can increase with experience.
Refs can start as early as 13 years old.
Referees can be role models for youth in the community.
Referees can gain a greater understanding of the sport they love.
Our 2025 Spring season teams
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Players and parents are expected to engage in the highest standards of conduct at all “Club-Related Events” (which includes all practices, games, and team travel). By joining the Club, players and parents agree to the following:
Responsibilities of the Parent
Parent agrees to set a good example by modeling the highest standard of sportsmanship.
Parent agrees to maintain a professional relationship with the child’s coach and Program Director and avoid a confrontation immediately following the game.
Parent agrees to wait 24 hours after a Club-Related Event before discussing concerns with the coach or Age Commissioner.
Parent agrees to never criticize a coach or player in a public manner, including through email.
Parent agrees to refrain from using foul language at club events and from abusing, harassing, or berating players, coaches, referees, opponents or spectators.
Parent agrees to refrain from coaching or otherwise instructing players during practices or games.
Parent agrees to use best efforts to have the player on time for training and games.
Parent agrees to stay current on all financial obligations to the Club.
Parent agrees to get involved with the Club and promote the game in a positive way.
Expectations of Behavior
The following behaviors by players or parents will not be tolerated and may be grounds for suspension or dismissal of the player from the Club:
· Repeated failure to meet any of the above-listed responsibilities after having been reminded by a coach or Age Commissioner to do so.
· Any use or possession of an illegal substance at a Club-Related Event.
· Any engagement in an illegal activity at a Club-Related Event.
· Any attempt to purposefully injure, abuse, or haze someone at a Club-Related Event.
If a player or parent engages in any of the above-listed behaviors, the Program Director will determine the appropriate disciplinary action. All decisions to suspend or dismiss a player from the Club for any of the above behaviors will be made in consultation with the Board of Directors and will be final.