Frequently Asked Questions for Soccer
Q: When are games played?
All games scheduled to be played on Saturdays. If games are cancelled due to weather issues, make-up games will be rescheduled on a best effort basis.
Q: How many days a week are practices held?
Teams will practice twice a week until the first game of the season. After the first game of the season, teams will practice once per week. All practices are held at Fischer Park.
Q: Can my child play Soccer if they are playing other sports?
YES! We are scheduling practices and games to avoid conflicts with other sports.
Q: What is the cut off date for determining player placement according to age?
For the Spring Season, players are aligned in Divisions according to their age as of May 31st of the year in which the season is played.
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If a player is 3-4 years of age on May 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U4 year old Division.
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If a player is 5-6 years of age on May 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U6 year old Division.
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If a player is 7-8 years of age on May 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U8 year old Division. |
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If a player is 9-10 years of age on May 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U10 year old Division. |
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If a player is 11-13 years of age on May 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U13 year old Division. |
For the Fall Season, players are aligned in Divisions according to their age as of
October 31st of the year in which the season is played.
Examples:
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If a player is 3-4 years of age on October 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U4 year old Division.
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If a player is 5-6 years of age on October 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U6 year old Division.
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If a player is 7-8 years of age on October 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U8 year old Division. |
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If a player is 9-10 years of age on October 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U10 year old Division. |
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If a player is 11-13 years of age on October 31st, then that player will be eligible to play in the U13 year old Division. |
Q: What is included in the fees for soccer?
The registration fee for the season includes your game jersey, game shorts, and game socks.
Q: What equipment do we need to purchase?
Players will need soccer cleats, shin guards, and appropriate size ball.
Q: What size soccer balls the teams use?
Our teams will use the following size soccer balls:
| • | U4 Divsion | : | Size 3 |
| • | U6 Divsion | : | Size 3 |
| • | U8 Divsion | : | Size 4 |
| • | U10 Divsion | : | Size 4 |
| • | U12 Divsion | : | Size 5 |
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| U13 Divsion | : | Size 5 |
Q: How will I know if practice/games are cancelled due to rain?
After teams have been selected, all communication concerning practices will come directly from your coaching staff. In general, we do not cancel practices due to light rain. If it is pouring or if lightning is in the area, we will not hold practice. Your coach will have the final say of your practice schedule.
Q: How are coaches certified?
Coaches are required to complete a Coaches Training Clinic (online course) and background check to be a certified Spring Hill Sports coach.
Q: How do I become a coach?
For more information about coaching, please send an email to: [email protected]