How does my child go about qualifying to play soccer? Where would his/her practice sessions be held? How often would he/she be attending practice and how long do the practice sessions last? If my child does qualify to be on a team, how many games would he/she be playing in? What equipment would we have to buy and what is the cost? How long is the typical soccer season? Can my child play on the same team as his friend? Can my child play with a neighbor/friend for carpool reason? Do I really need to submit a birth certificate? Can my child play up - i.e. play on a team of older players? Where does the money from the registration fee go? Beside the registration fee are there any other fees? How can I figure out what division my child will be playing in? When will I hear from my child’s coach? Can I request a certain practice day and time? What equipment do I need to play at GTCSC? Didn’t find the answer to your question? Many questions can be answered by looking at our General Rules section located in the Home page.
How does my child go about qualifying to play soccer? There are no special requirements for your child to play soccer. The only requirement is that they be at least 4 years old as of midnight July 31st, of the year of registration.
Where would his/her practice sessions be held? Practices will be held at Richard Rollins Park and Terrace Hills Middle School. Once a child is placed on a team, his/her coach will request a field and time to practice on.
How often would he/she be attending practice and how long do the practice sessions last? This will vary depending on age. The U6 divisions, will practice once a week. The older divisions will practice twice a week.
If my child does qualify to be on a team, how many games would he/she be playing in? This is somewhat dependent on how many children sign up to play. We strive to have a minimum of 12 games per season and a maximum of 15.
What equipment would we have to buy and what is the cost? Equipment cost is minimal. Your child would be required to wear cleats and shin guards. The cost will vary; a ballpark figure would be roughly $30-$40.
How long is the typical soccer season? Practices typically start at the end of August with the last game sometime in the middle of November.
Refund Request must be in writing by completing a drop form which can be found on the web site and submitted to the registrar before the draft. Please be sure to include recipients name and address. 100% refund will be granted anytime before the draft, typically in the beginning of July
Can my child play on the same team as his friend? No, all age groups are subject to a draft and players will be selected and placed on a team.
Can my child play with a neighbor/friend for carpool reason? See above answer. All divisions above clinic hold a draft. Your child will be placed on a team based on this draft; NO exceptions are made for carpool/friend circumstances.
Do I really need to submit a birth certificate? All players registering for the first time or players who did not play the previous season must submit a copy of their Birth Certificate, or other valid proof of age to qualify for registration.
Can my child play up - i.e. play on a team of older players? Parents can request that their player “play up” to the next division. This is done by sending an email to the Director of Registration prior to registering for the upcoming season. Requests are considered on an individual, case by case basis. There is NO guarantee that the request will be granted.
Where does the money from the registration fee go? Uniforms, participation awards (i.e. trophies or medals) and general operating expenses.
For insurance reasons, and CalSouth rules no child is allowed to play down.
Beside the registration fee are there any other fees? In addition to registration fees, teams also have a team fee. The amount is determined by each team and includes but is not limited to a team banner, lettering on jerseys and team parties.
How can I figure out what division my child will be playing in? On our homepage located on the left side you will find a link titled Registration. Click on the link and scroll down to the Age Matrix.
When will I hear from my child’s coach? Typically after the coaches meeting which takes place in mid July?
Can I request a certain practice day and time? GTSCS is not equipped to accommodate practice requests. The place and time for practices will be determined by the coach and Director of Coaches.
What equipment do I need to play at GTCSC? To be ready to start practice some items your child will need are listed below, along with other important information.
Size 3 for U-6 thru U-8 Size 4 for U-10 and U-12 Size 5 for U-14 and up Shin Guards - These must be worn at all practices and games. Without them your child will not be allowed to play. Cleats - Soccer cleats are optional, but are very highly recommended. Water Bottle - The weather is warm and your child will need plenty of water No Jewelry - Jewelry is not allowed on the soccer fields and coaches may ask players to remove any jewelry. This includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or other exposed piercings. This is for safety reasons. If your child is wearing any of these items at practice or on game day, they will be asked to remove them before being allowed to play. Medical alert bracelets may be worn. Small religious medallions may also be worn, but must be tucked inside their shirts.
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