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Q: WHO CAN
PARTICIPATE IN THE WINTER PROGRAM?
A:
Boys and Girls in the U7 & U8 age groups only
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U8 = Birth dates from 8/1/2004-7/31/2005
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U7 = Birth dates from 8/1/2005-7/31/2006
Q:
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?
A:
$160 when registering for both 6-week blocks initially
(STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
or $94 for each individual 6-week block.
Q:
WHERE IS THE WINTER PROGRAM CONDUCTED?
A:
At the Plymouth Creek Center Dome on the turf field
Q:
WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR THE WINTER PROGRAM?
A: There are
two 6-week blocks on Friday evening:
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Block 1:
November 9th-December 21st
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Block 2:
January 4th-February 8th
Q:
WHEN ARE THE WINTER PROGRAM SESSIONS AT THE DOME?
A:
Gender Session Time
Day
Boys &
Girls 5:00pm-6:00pm Friday
Q:
WHAT DO THE PLAYERS DO DURING THE HOUR THEY’RE AT THE DOME?
A:
For approx. 25 minutes, PSA Trainers will work with the players on
age-appropriate individual technical skills. For approx. 30 minutes they
will play small-sided soccer games with their team and the team coaches will
coach the team.
Q:
HOW DO WE REGISTER?
A: With all
our Programs, we use Online Registration. To register, please go to the PSA
Online Registration System (https://plymouthsoccer.cogran.com).
Use your User Name and Password to enter the system. Once in the system,
make your program selection and follow the instructions.
Late registrations will be accepted, however, placement on a team is on
an as-available basis and not guaranteed.
Q:
WHAT AGE GROUP SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD FOR?
A:
It’s not
necessary. We form teams by combining the U7 & U8 age groups'
Q:
CAN I REGISTER MY CHILD TO PLAY IN A HIGHER AGE GROUP?
A: It’s not
necessary. We form teams by combining the U7 & U8 age groups.
Q:
HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?
A: We form
teams by gender and combine the U7 & U8 age groups. We also honor
“play-with” requests and take the school attended into consideration.
Q:
MY CHILD WOULD LIKE TO PLAY WITH A FRIEND, IS THIS POSSIBLE?
A:
Yes, we do allow “play-with” requests if they are made known in the “Special
Request” section of the online registration
Q:
IS THERE A GAME SCHEDULE FOR THE TEAMS IN THE WINTER PROGRAM?
A: Yes. Each
team will play against the other three teams twice in the 6-week block.
Q:
CAN I DROP MY CHILD OFF AT THE DOME AND GO DO OTHER THINGS DURING THE
HOUR?
A: We
strongly recommend that a parent/guardian be present with the child during
the time they’re at the Dome. This is very beneficial in case there are any
problems with the child during the session.
Q:
I’D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO COACH A TEAM, HOW DO I PROCEED?
A: Thank you.
PSA relies on volunteer coaches for this program. Please make your
intentions known on the online registration form, or contact the PSA Office
(763-450-3099).
Q:
WHAT HAPPENS IF NONE OF THE PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN ON THE TEAM ROSTER
VOLUNTEER TO COACH THE TEAM?
A: Hopefully,
that will never happen. PSA has always had a parent(s) step forward and
volunteer to coach the team. If no parent(s) step forward to coach the
team, one of the other coaches or trainers will coach the team each week.
Q:
HOW DO I GET A UNIFORM FOR MY CHILD?
A:
All participants in the Winter Program get a T-shirt. It will be provided
at the start of each 6-week block you attend. You will have to
provide
shorts and socks for your child, preferably black.
Q:
ARE THERE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR THE T-SHIRT?
A:
No, the cost for
the T-shirt is included in the price of the program.
Q:
WHAT SOCCER EQUIPMENT DOES MY CHILD NEED?
A: Soccer
shoes (NO TOE CLEATS) are recommended, but tennis shoes may be worn.
It’s mandatory that all players wear shin guards, completely covered by long
socks.
Each player should bring a fully-inflated soccer ball to all sessions.
They must also bring enough water/sport drink.
Safety: A player must
not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to another player, or
themselves. If a child wears glasses, they should secure them with a
head-band.
Q:
WHAT SIZE SOCCER BALL SHOULD MY CHILD HAVE?
A:
Size 3 and it
should be fully-inflated
Q:
WHAT IS THE PSA POLICY ON REGISTRATION REFUNDS?
A:
For the Winter Program, no refunds are allowed. A credit toward future
programs may be issued
NOTE:
Please contact the PSA Office (763-450-3099) if you have a special request
to withdraw. Each situation will be reviewed individually by PSA |