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Frequently Asked Questions

WHO IS TYSA?
Tucker Youth Soccer Association (TYSA) is a non-profit volunteer organization operating out of Henderson Park in Tucker. We are dedicated to the successful and enjoyable game of soccer – the world’s most popular game! TYSA is home to more than 1000 players on more than 100 teams. Playing soccer at TYSA is a great way for your child to stay fit and develop athleticism and coordination while building lasting friendships.

 

WHEN DOES THE SEASON START AND END?
Academy Jr (U6-U8) : August thru November (fall season) and February thru May (spring season).
Academy U9-U12 and Select U13-15  August thru May.
Select (U16 and up)  This is a fall-only division, August thru November.
U8-U19 Rec: Late-August thru early November for Fall season.  Late-February thru early May for Spring season.
U5/U6 Rec
Early September thru early November for Fall. Early March thru early May for Spring. 
Tiny Tykes (U4
) Rec   September thru October for Fall. Early March thru April for Spring.

There will be no rec games or sessions during the DeKalb County Spring and Fall Breaks.

 

DO YOU HAVE TO LIVE IN DEKALB COUNTY TO PLAY AT TYSA?
No, everyone is welcome at Tucker Youth Soccer!

 

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO PLAY SOCCER AT TYSA?
TYSA has programs for ages 3 thru 18.  Please see our Age Group Chart.

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Rec registration is available on-line beginning November 1 for the Spring season and May 1 for the Fall season. CLICK HERE to begin. Academy and Select players must attend tryouts. Tryouts are held the last week of May each year for Academy U6-U12 and Select U13. Select U14 and up tryouts are held the first week of June. Supplemental tryouts may be held over the winter for Academy teams. Please contact the Managing Director, Gareth O'Sullivan, [email protected] for more information regarding Academy and Select.

 

WHAT IF AN AGE DIVISION IS FULL?
For a limited time, you may sign up for a waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified via email. All openings are filled on a first come, first served basis.

 

CAN I CHOOSE WHICH REC TEAM MY CHILD WILL BE ON?
Although we do accept requests for teammates for the purpose of carpooling needs, fulfillment of such requests is not guaranteed.  When coaches, players and/or parents start choosing up whole teams, the teams can become unbalanced, which isn’t much fun and defeats the purpose of our Recreational program. One of the benefits of recreational soccer is making new friends, experiencing new coaches and new techniques.


HOW DO I FIND OUT WHICH TEAM MY CHILD IS ON?
U5 thru U19 Rec
: You will be notified via email as to which team your child has been assigned 3-5 days prior to the first practice.

Tiny Tykes (U4) Rec:
  Parents are able to select their preferred session time when registering. You will come at the same time each week.

 

HOW OFTEN ARE PRACTICES AND WHERE ARE THEY HELD?
U5 and U6 rec players
practice one evening per week. 
All other rec age divisions
 practice two nights. Most rec practices are held at Henderson Park. Due to field space constraints, some coaches opt to move their practices to a nearby elementary school, though this is a rare exception.
Tiny Tykes
 do not have practices. 
Academy Jr practices are twice per week at Henderson Park.

Academy and Select
 practices are held at our Granite Park facility and are held twice per week.

 

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE GAMES PLAYED?
U5 thru U12 Rec
 teams play intra-league games which are held at Henderson Park.
U14 thru U19 Rec teams play against other area clubs and therefore, half their games are at Henderson Park and the other half are held at neighboring clubs’ facilities. Most games are played on Saturdays (beginning at 8am and running throughout the day). In some cases, especially with the U14-U19 teams, there may be occasional Sunday play.  .
Academy Jr U6 and U7 play against our rec teams at Henderson Park.
Academy Jr U8, Academy and Select teams play half their games at our Granite Park facility and the other half at neighboring clubs' facilities.


WHAT HAPPENS IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER?
Field status will be posted to the TYSA website (www.tysa.com) by 3:00 pm each weekday and by 6:30 am each Saturday. We will continue to monitor the conditions and, in the case of late-arriving storms, will update the site as necessary.
***We encourage all TYSA families to sign up to receive field status notifications via text or email at RAINED OUT. ***


DOES MY CHILD NEED A UNIFORM?
Tiny Tykes:
 You do not need to purchase a TYSA uniform. A shirt is provided with registration, as well as a ball. 
U5-U19 Rec:
 A complete uniform is required (TYSA jerseys, shorts and socks). You do not have to purchase a new uniform each year.
Academy and Select:   Information regarding the required uniform will be provided to all accepted players. 
Click here to go to the Academy&Select uniform page. 

 

HOW DO I ORDER A UNIFORM?
All Rec (except U4), Academy and Select players will receive an invitation to order a uniform via email. U5 thru U12 Rec players may select any jersey number they wish. U14 thru U19 Rec, and all Academy & Select players will be assigned a unique number.

 

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES MY CHILD NEED?
Shin guards, a ball and water bottle are required for all age groups. Cleats are recommended for U5 & U6 and required for U8 thru U19. 

 

WHAT SIZE BALL IS REQUIRED?
U4 thru U8:    size 3
U10 thru U12: size 4
U13 thru U19: size 5 

 

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
(Cancellation requests must be sent to [email protected])

A recreational player who cancels his/her registration at least three weeks prior to the start of the season (first scheduled game) is entitled to a full refund. Cancellation requests made less than three weeks prior to the start of the season will incur a $50 cancellation fee. Refund requests made after the start of the season will only be honored in the following instances: 

Moving Out of Area:
  If a registered recreational player moves out of the area (25 miles radius from TYSA), a refund of the registration fee will be allowed as follows:
First two weeks of season: 50%
2-4 weeks into the season: 25%
More than 4 weeks into the program: no refund will be issued. 

Injury:   In the event of a serious injury or disabling illness that prevents a registered player from playing the duration of the season, a refund may be allowed as follows:
First two weeks of season: 50%
2-4 weeks into the season: 25%
More than 4 weeks into the program: no refund will be issued.  


TYSA has a no-refund policy for the Academy/Select program.

 

DOES TYSA OFFER CAMPS?
Yes! At Tucker Youth Soccer, you will find a variety of camps and clinics available, including special holiday and Summer camps. We also offer free clinics to our registered players. CLICK HERE for details about camps at Triumph Youth Soccer.

 

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
TYSA relies heavily on volunteers to make our program a success. COACHES and FIELD MARSHALS are always needed! For more information on how you can make a difference, please contact Gareth O’Sullivan, Managing Director, at 404-316-3369 or  [email protected].  For all other volunteer positions (school liaisons, fan gear sales, registration assistance, concessions, etc.) please contact Terry Joyner, Club Administrator at 404-984-7665 or [email protected].

 

HOW DO I (OR MY CHILD) BECOME A REFEREE?
Referee courses are typically made available at Henderson Park. For complete information, please visit www.georgiasoccer.org/referees/become_a_referee/ . 

 

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Questions about coaching should be directed to Gareth O’Sullivan:  [email protected] / 404-316-3369
Questions regarding registration, field rental (Granite Park facility) or sponsorships should be directed to Terry Joyner: [email protected] / 404-984-7665.


 

Contact Us

Tucker Youth Soccer Association

PO Box 354 
Tucker, Georgia 30085

404-984-7665
[email protected]

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