The leaves are falling and days are getting shorter but our weather this fall has been fantastic for soccer! The Bolts Columbus Cup was a huge success with 100 teams competing in the Weymouth area. Thanks to Tournament Director Don Whitaker for all his hard work along with a great group of volunteers and congrats to all who participated!!

NEP season is winding down for the younger groups (with some post season play possible for a few teams in the NEP Final four weekend) while older groups are finishing up their high school seasons and getting ready to join the Bolts. ECNL teams will begin preparing for their fall & winter Showcases very soon, while younger ECNL teams host Albertson and East Meadow this weekend Development Academy teams (U15/17/19) are at Mount ida tomorrow v.Beachside, 06 & 07 Academy teams are in NC for the Regional Showcase and 2008s are off this weekend, but preparing for more league games, crossover games in Albany and the Roma Showcase in Sarasota in January.

Bolts players who are seniors in high school continue to share their college commitments with us so watch for an update next week along with an update on our Bolts alums who play in college as they head into the last weeks of their season.

Winter is a busy time at the Bolts, with our teams doing indoor training & futsal, attending tournaments in warm destinations, and the annual club fundraiser 24 Hour Soccer Marathon. This year's event will be held in the Mount Ida Gym on January 31st through February 1st. SAVE THE DATES!

Check out some more club news.....
BOLTS TRYOUTS FOR EAST REGION NEP TEAMS
What? Open Tryout for all ages for players looking to join the Bolts East Program
When? November 14 th
Where? Weymouth High School Turf 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth
Who?
      2007-2012 Players 6:30-7:30PM
    2006 and older Players 7:30-8:30PM

Why Bolts East?
Our player development model provides opportunities for all players to reach their maximum potential. We have had many players from the East Region received invites to join teams in the Development Academy and ECNL annually . 
Despite so many promotions to higher levels EAST teams are still playing in the top flights of the New England Premiership (NEP).
BOLTS FREE CLINIC in SHREWSBURY
Who: For boys & girls of all ages
When : Sundays 4PM-6PM
beginning on October 6th
Where : At Saint John's in Shrewsbury Pioneer Field
How : Register HERE
Contact Bill Maddock for more information
B oston Bolts Academy teams 2006 and 2007 traveled to Winston-Salem, NC to play in the Development Academy East Regional Showcase. The 07s beat Lehigh Valley 3-0 this morning and face PDA, Delco & North Atlantic Soccer. The 2006 team will face Red Bull, PDA, DC United and Baltimore Armour.
Bolts ADP Clinic in North Region
ADP is the Bolts Advanced Development Program and we are holding sessions in Danvers in November and December. This 6-week program will feature Bolts Academy and ECNL coaching staff and top level curriculum in a fast paced environment. For players who are looking for more, this is for you!
Age Groups: Boys born in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Dates: Fridays: Nov 8,15, 22, December 6, 13, 20
Time : 6PM to 730PM
Cost: $245 for non-Bolts players
$195 for current Bolts ($50 discount)
Contact : Coach Tona for more information
BOSTON REGION TRYOUTS FOR NEP TEAMS

Are you a high school age player looking for a club team?
Are you a young player who recently discovered an interest in soccer and are looking for more than town soccer?

Sunday, November 10th
  • 10-11AM birth years 2012 to 2008
  • 11AM to Noon birth years 2007-2005
  • Noon to 1PM birth years 2004 to 2001

Contact Boston Region Director Davor Dvanajscak with any questions
BOLTS COLUMBUS CUP

Boston Bolts held its 2nd annual Columbus Cup Soccer Tournament on October 12th & 13th. Over 100 teams from throughout the Northeast Region competed at top level turf facilities in Weymouth. After starting the weekend with some weather that did not want to cooperate we ended the weekend with a perfect Fall day. Congratulations to all of our teams on your competitive spirit you showed throughout the weekend.. Check out the Champions & Finalists below.
Thank you to New Balance for being there all weekend with activities between games, Thank you to Kind Snacks for your donation and THANKS to all our great volunteers who helped all weekend!
BOLTS COLLEGE NIGHT

Sunday, November 10th
6PM to 730PM
Auditorium at Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst

Join us for a presentation and panel of college coaches from Di, II, III.

Bolts Players and families welcome to attend.
Pr-Registration is Required, space is limited so register now!
BOLTS COLLEGE SHOWCASE

Saturday April 11, 2020 (event moved to spring date with no conflicts for games & other tournaments)
9AM to Noon
Mount ida Campus at UMass Amherst turf field

Bolts players will showcase themselves in small sided matchups in front of college coaches. This event is for Bolts Players from NEP, ECNL and DA teams who are sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school.
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