Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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How do I register my child for soccer? |
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A registration form can be obtained at Cottage Grove School, Taylor Prairie School, Cottage Grove Village Hall, Cottage Grove Town Hall, by calling Carl Pulvermacher @ 839-5270 or David Feivor @ 839-4793 or downloading a form @ www.maysa.org |
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How much are the registration fees? |
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K–1 registration fee is $50. |
| U–8 through U–14 Recreational Teams (Grades 2–8) registration fee is $65. |
| Classic Team registration fee is $100. |
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Player fees cover club administrative costs, team equipment, referee fees, and membership fees in the youth soccer associations that we are affiliated with - MAYSA, and WYSA. The club uses the excess for our coach training and field improvements. The remainder is kept in reserve. |
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Are there any additional costs? |
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U-8 through U-14 (Grades 2-8) divisions require a team uniform. The club soccer uniform cost for U-8 through U-10 is $30. This includes a jersey, t-shirt, shorts, and socks. The uniform cost for U-11 through U-14 is $25. This includes a jersey, shorts, and socks. U-11 through U-14 teams will use their old jersey as an alternate. Team t-shirts are provided for the younger ages at no additional fee. Each child is responsible for supplying shoes, shin guards, and a soccer ball. |
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When is the soccer season? |
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There are two seasons – fall and spring. The fall season typically runs from the end of August to the end of October. The spring season begins in early to mid April and continues through early June.
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How many games are there? |
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Each team plays 8 games per season (8 in the fall and 8 in the spring). |
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How many practices are there? |
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The number of practices your child will be required to attend will depend on their age and the coach. K-1 teams have a half hour practice right before each game. Typically U-8 through U-14 teams will have at least one practice per week. The U-10 and up teams often have 2 practices per week.
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What additional equipment or clothing does my child need? |
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Shin guards are required for all practices and games. Shin guards should be completely covered by the player’s socks. Each player should bring an appropriately sized ball [Size 3 (K-1 and U-8); Size 4 (U9-U12) and Size 5 (U13 and older)] and a full water bottle to practices and games.
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Does my child need soccer shoes or will tennis shoes do okay? |
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Tennis shoes will do just fine for younger players although they may prove to be slippery if fields are wet. Older players or wet and muddyconditions may require soccer shoes. Cleats cannot be made of metal and baseball style cleats are unacceptable.
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How are recreational roster openings filled? Do coaches pick their players? |
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The coach does not select new players for recreational teams, however players may request a particular team or coach. Every effort is made to honor these requests. Coaches are allowed to register their current team members for the following season. Players are added as their registrations are received. |
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How many players on a team? |
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K-1 teams play 3 v 3 and have a maximum roster size of 12 players. |
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U-8 teams play 4 v 4 and have a maximum roster size of 12 players. |
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U-9 and U-10 teams play 6 v 6 and have a maximum roster size of 12 players. |
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U-11and U-12 teams play 8 v 8 and have a maximum roster size of 14 players. |
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U-13 and older teams play 11 v 11 and have a maximum roster size of 18 players. |
