Frequently Asked Questions
· How much does it cost to register?
For Fall 2010, registration costs are as follows:
· What does my registration fee pay for? - VYSA fees (provides insurance for members, and Kidsafe check for adults involved in Youth Soccer, Coaching Education Products-Free to VYSA club members) - Referee Fees - Coach Training Certifications - Field Maintenance - Technical Director Sessions - Operating Costs (Equipment, Administrative expenses, Legal Fees) - TASL Fees for Advanced Teams playing within the Tidewater Advanced League
· How do I get a uniform? Uniforms are $50. This gets your child two jerseys (one white, one blue), shorts and socks. They can be used for multiple seasons. Your team manager will make arrangements for your team.
· In what division will my child play? In accordance with VYSA guidelines, age divisions for Fall and Spring are determined by the player’s birth date as of August 1st of the playing season. For example, players will play in the “Under-8” or U8 division for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 season as long as they are UNDER 8 years old on July 31, 2009.
· Where do we practice? Centerville Soccer Complex, 1857 Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Actual Field Practice Locations and Field assignments at the Centerville fields can be found on the club website. · Can I bring my dog to the soccer fields? Absolutely NOT. The Centerville Soccer Complex is owned and maintained by the City of Chesapeake division of Parks and Recreation. As with all other city fields alcohol, tobacco products and pets are prohibited at the Centerville Soccer Complex. · When / Where are the weekend games played? - All regular season CSC games are played on Saturdays. When the schedule is finalized you will be able to find your team’s schedule on the club website. Make up games and the End of Season Tournament games may be played on other days. - U6 and U8 teams play all games at the Centerville Soccer Complex. - U10, U12 and U14 teams play in a cooperative arrangement with other area soccer clubs. Home games will be played at Centerville Soccer Complex. - Advanced Teams playing within Tidewater Area Soccer League will play at various locations throughout Hampton Roads.
· How long are the games? - U4-U6: Four 8-minute quarters - U7-U8: Four 12-minute quarters - U9-U10: Two 25-minute halves - U11-U12: Two 30-minute halves - U13-U14: Two 35-minute halves
- U15-U16: Two 40-minute halves
- U19: Two 45-minute halves
· How many players are on each team? CSC plays small-sided games to afford maximum player contact with the ball. CSC uses the following guidelines.
· Are there discounts available? Yes, discounts are available for players whose parents serve as volunteer coaches. · How do we know if the games have been cancelled? Call the CSC Hotline at (757) 644-4529 prior to leaving your house for a scheduled game. Additionally, you can go the club website at www.chesapeakesoccerclub.com. Cancellations will be posted on the home page. The Hotline is the most up-to-date source available to you for this information. · Is there an Adult League? CSC has an ‘Adult Fun League’ that plays on Saturday Afternoons. We play with two key rules: 1) No injuries. 2) Have fun. Overly competitive Teams need not register. · What are your coaches’ qualifications? We offer training to all coaches. In addition, some coaches have VYSA, nationally recognized ‘F’ and ‘E’ certificates, or 'D' licenses. Some have playing experience in high school or college. In all cases, coaches have been certified through the US Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) “Kidsafe” program, which includes a background check for responsible behavior with children. · Do we practice/play in the rain?
The Club Hotline is updated daily with information on field conditions. If the ground is unplayable due to standing water, the Field Manager will close the fields. NO teams are allowed to be on the club fields if the hotline indicates the fields are closed.
PRACTICES – If the hotline says the fields are open and playable, yet there is still inclement weather, Coaches will make the final call on holding or canceling practice. These decisions will be based on safety of the players and ability to hold a quality practice.
GAMES – The referee will make the decision to begin any game in the rain. His/her assessment will be made on the basis of the playability of the field with safety of players in mind. Once a game has begun, the game may be terminated if the referee believes the playing conditions become hazardous to the players. If one half of the game has already been played the score will stand as is, in accordance with FIFA rules.
LIGHTNING – If lightning is sighted, all Games and Practices will be immediately terminated, and the Centerville Soccer Complex will be cleared. · What equipment do I need to buy? SHIN GUARDS - All players are required to wear shin guards at all practices and games. They can be soft or hard, but in all cases the shin guards MUST be completely covered by your child’s socks. CLEATS - Cleats are optional but highly recommended for U10 and above. It is important to ensure your child has SOCCER cleats. Baseball or football cleats that have a ‘TOE STUD’ are inherently dangerous in soccer play and are not allowed. SOCCER BALL - All players are required to bring their own soccer ball to practices. Players should write their family last name and cell phone number on their soccer balls. Ball size requirements are as follows: Size 3 – U6 Size 4 – U8-U12 Size 5 – U13 and above · What if I can’t make practice? Absentee policies are established by the individual coaches. Check with your coach. · What days do we practice? For how long? Practice schedules are established by the individual coaches. In general, U6 teams practice once a week for 45 minutes. U8-U10 will practice once or twice a week. U12 and above can all expect to practice twice a week. These sessions do NOT include technical sessions scheduled with the club Technical Director. · I often see children in referee outfits working the games. What are their qualifications? ALL referees used at CSC games are certified through the US Soccer Federation. Certification involves a weekend of training, a written exam, and an annual recertification through a USSF-sponsored examination. Our referees are continuously evaluated and are assigned to certain age divisions based on their skill, maturity and character. The minimum age for referee certification is 11. The 11 year olds are required to pass the same exams as the adult referees that you see on the fields. · Why do I need a SIGNUP CODE for the club website? The website is a great information forum for coaches, team managers and players. General web surfers, however have no need for access to messages from the coaches, team rosters, game statistics or photos of our players. A signup code restricts access to only club members. As a player or coach you will be given a signup code that will give you access to certain pages that are hidden to the general public. · Will I be required to put in volunteer hours? And where are volunteers needed? Required, no; desired, YES. The best way for a family to ensure the best soccer experience for their child is to get involved. We do not hire companies to mark our fields, clean the shed, maintain equipment and uniforms, manage the website. There are many opportunities for activity where you can get involved to make your child’s experience with this club the best possible. Contact our volunteer coordinator for more information. · Is my child insured for injuries obtained during practices or games? YES, all members of CSC are provided limited insurance coverage for medical, dental, accident and liability insurance as provided by the Virginia Youth Soccer Association. See the VYSA website for details. · Can parents or players be ejected from games? YES. Parents and players can be ejected. In accordance with FIFA and US Soccer Federation guidelines, the authority of any assigned referee begins when he/she enters the venue parking lot. Any player found by a referee to be engaging in misconduct that warrants a “Red Card” per the established Laws of the Game will be required to leave the game fields for the remainder of the day. For example, a player who has a physical altercation in the parking lot before his match begins may be ejected. Additionally, in accordance with the established soccer Laws of the Game, he MUST LEAVE THE VENUE. Parents with other children scheduled to play that day will have to make arrangements to remove their ejected son/daughter from the venue. Spectators are not actually required for soccer game play, and in some cases can be ejected as well, if the referee determines the spectator’s behavior is negatively affecting the conduct of the game. There are further implications that affect follow-on games and player eligibility; for more information on this subject, see Laws of the Game at www.ussoccer.com .
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