FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2012
SUMMER PROGRAM
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Q:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
A: Boys and Girls in the U7 & U8 age groups. U6 players may apply
but need the approval of the Program Director.
Q:
WHAT ARE THE DATES?
A:
From approx. the middle of May to the end of July.
Q:
WHAT IS THE COST?
A: $199, with a $25 late registration fee, if registered after
February 29th. The uniform is an additional cost (approx.
$50)
Q:
WHAT EVENTS ARE INCLUDED?
A:
Approx. 10 practice sessions, 10 games and a Jamboree at the PSA
Tournament.
Q:
HOW DO WE REGISTER?
A: Register online at the PSA website (www.plymouthsoccer.com).
There is a “CLICK TO REGISTER” link under the Young Champions
Summer Program, in the Recreation section on the PSA website “Home
Page”.
Q:
WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION DATES?
A: January 1st-February 29th.
Late
registrations, after February 29th, will be accepted.
HOWEVER, PLACEMENT ON A TEAM IS ON AN AS-AVAILABLE BASIS AND IS NOT
GUARANTEED.
Q:
WHAT AGE CAN CHILDREN BEGIN TO PLAY IN THE PROGRAM?
A:
The
child must be in the U7 or U8 age group, according to MYSA birth
year cutoff dates:
§
U6: August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2006 (Need approval from Program
Director for this age group)
§ U7:
August 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005
§ U8:
August 1, 2003 – July 31, 2004
Q:
WHAT AGE GROUP SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR?
A:
PSA
will assign players to the appropriate age group team based on their
birth date, as above.
Q:
CAN MY CHILD PLAY FOR A TEAM IN A HIGHER AGE GROUP?
A: Individual requests will be considered. Please contact the
Program Director and he will make the final decision after
discussing the player’s experience with you.
Q:
WHAT SOCCER EQUIPMENT DO WE NEED?
A: Soccer shoes (NO TOE CLEATS) are required.
It is mandatory that all players wear shin guards,
completely covered by their socks.
Each
player also needs to bring their own properly inflated soccer ball
to all games and practices.
They must also have enough water/sport drink to drink at all
games and practices.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
·
A
player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to
themselves or another player.
·
If a
child wears glasses, they should be secured with a head-band.
PLEASE
BE ADVISED THAT PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY/EARRINGS
DURING THE SOCCER GAMES.
-
If a player
has earrings, including newly-pierced earrings, they must remove
them in order to play in the game.
-
Band-Aids or
tape over the earrings is not allowed.
-
This is a
major liability issue and there are NO EXCEPTIONS.
Q:
HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?
A: By
age group. “Play-with” requests and school attended will be
considered. Age groups
will be combined to form teams if there are not enough players for 4
teams within each age group.
Q:
MY CHILD WOULD LIKE TO PLAY WITH A FRIEND, IS THIS POSSIBLE?
A:
Yes. One “play-with” request is allowed at online registration
only.
ALL REGISTRATIONS THAT HAVE “PLAY-WITH” REQUESTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY FEBRUARY 29th-NO
EXCEPTIONS.
If the “play-with”
request involves players in different age groups, the player in the
lower age group will have to play in the higher age group, if
approved.
Q:
MY CHILD WOULD LIKE TO PLAY FOR A SPECIFIC COACH, IS THIS POSSIBLE?
A:
Unfortunately, we cannot allow Coach “Play-with” requests.
Q:
WHEN ARE THE PRACTICES AND GAMES?
A:
Boys: Monday
and Wednesday evening.
Girls: Tuesday
and Thursday evening.
Q:
WHERE ARE THE PRACTICES AND GAMES CONDUCTED?
A:
At fields
throughout the City of Plymouth and surrounding communities. Look
at the “Fields Map” on the PSA
website (www.plymouthsoccer.com),
under the “Young Champions” tab.
Q:
WHAT TIMES ARE THE PRACTICES & GAMES HELD?
A:
Either 6:00pm or
7:15pm. They may vary between both times according to the schedule.
Q:
DOES PSA HONOR REQUESTS FOR A CHILD TO PLAY AT A SPECIFIC FIELD?
A:
We are not able to
accommodate this request due to the limited number of soccer fields
available.
Q:
WHAT WEEK WILLTHE TEAM PRACTICES START?
A:
Approx. the second week of May.
Q:
IS THERE A PRACTICE/GAME SCHEDULE FOR THE TEAMS?
A: Yes. The PSA Office will email the schedule to each team
member; once the team rosters are finalized. The coach will also
have a master schedule of games and practices.
Q:
CAN I DROP MY CHILD OFF AT THE FIELD AND GO DO OTHER THINGS DURING
THE PRACTICE/GAME?
A: We strongly recommend that a parent/guardian be present with
their child during the time they’re at the soccer field, in case
there are any problems with the child during the event.
Q:
I’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO COACH, HOW DO I PROCEED?
A: Thank you. The PSA Young Champions Program uses volunteer
coaches. Please make your intentions known on the online
registration form, contact the PSA Office (763-450-3099) or the
Program Director.
Q:
IS THERE AN INCENTIVE FOR COACHING A TEAM?
A:
Yes,
PSA will provide an incentive equivalent to 50% of one standard
registration fee for the Head Coach only.
Q:
HOW DO I GET A UNIFORM?
A:
Uniforms will be delivered to the PSA office for pickup.
Q:
ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR THE UNIFORMS?
A:
Yes,
you are required to pay for the uniform when it is ordered at the
PSA Office.
(approx. $50).
Q:
WHAT SIZE SOCCER BALL SHOULD MY CHILD HAVE?
A:
U7 & U8
use a size 3 ball.
Q:
WHAT IS THE PSA POLICY ON REGISTRATION REFUNDS?
A:
Requests for
refunds must be received, in writing, at the PSA Office by March 31st.
PSA
will not consider refunds requested after March 31st, unless we
are unable to place your child on a team.
Refunds, generally, will be in the form of a credit voucher for
future PSA programs and will be minus $25 for administrative fees.
Note:
For withdrawals/refunds as a result of health conditions or
relocations, please contact the PSA Office.