Format/Logistics

When will the games and practices take place?

• Games will be between June 15th and July 31st
  
• No games/practices the week before July 4th
• All games falling on Tuesday and Thursday evening
• All practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings
• All scheduling and game communication will happen through the Summer Champions Cup, with support from the local clubs for field scheduling.

Will there be any involvement of WSSL or MSYSA?

• The Summer Champions Cup is a MSYSA Sanctioned Event.

Who will be handling referees?

• Erich Shrewsbury is handling referee coordination, as with normal Saline FC rec and travel games.

What are the weather procedures?

• All normal weather procedures will be handled, with the central organization controlling any mayor cancellation or rescheduling decisions.

Where will games/practices be held?

• Saline FC will be holding practices and games at Sandra Richardson Park in Milan.

How will discipline and misconduct issues be handled?

• Discipline and misconduct will follow the standard MSYSA procedures through the central league and referees.

Players/Teams

What are the expectations of players?

• Expectation is for this to be a flexible, family oriented approach to summer soccer. We will be holding practices 2x and 1 game per week over a 7 week season with no games and practices the week before July 4th. We are not going to hold players to required attendance at practice for participation, but encourage as much participation as possible so that we have good soccer practices for the teams.

Will there be tryouts?

• No, there will not be tryouts for the teams. We will be forming teams based on coach discretion. If there is a high interest in any one team, that coach will work with Director of Coaching Leigh Rumbold to determine a suitable approach or potentially form two teams.

Are Recreational players welcome?

• Rec players are welcome to consider joining for the summer, but the expectation for skills will be high. Coaches will be available to consult on fit for any players that aren't sure they are ready for travel soccer.

What will be the coach assignments and commitment from coaches?

• Saline FC will be using our existing Saline FC coaches for the summer teams.

What will the roster size be?

• We will aim for 2-3 subs per team.
  

What happens if we do not have enough players to form a given team?

• We will be forming teams by combining age groups, recruiting externally, and more to help form good teams that are able to have a fun, enjoyable experience this summer.

Governance

What is the membership of the governing body?

• About Us
• A SCC Contact list has been created and circulated for each point person from each club. Central organizers are identified as well.
  • League Administrator - Annalisa Van Houten
  • League Scheduler - Dave York
  • League Treasurer - Jim Harkins
  • Referee Assignor - Eric Schrewsbury
  • Web/Social Media - Martin Clegg

Are there standing meetings?

• No, currently scheduled ad-hoc by league administrators.

How are overall decisions made/finalized?

• League administrator and scheduler are making decisions working with club contacts.

Who defines the rules of the league?

• following standard MSYSA rules.

Is there a website where rules, schedules, rosters, and  results are posted?

• Yes, https://www.summerchampionscup.com/

How handles the media outreach?

• This will be coordinated by SCC

Internal Club Governance?

• The Director of Coaching is the primary point of contact, supported by the Director of Travel and Executive Director.

Pricing/ Club Costs

What are the costs/fees?

• Player Fees = variable by club, for Saline FC it is $395 per player.
• Club Fee = $400 per club.
• Team Fees = $200 per team.

Are there any uniform costs for new players?

• We are evaluating options, but for teams that form with players without existing Saline FC gear, we will be doing summer league shirts. We do not expect new players to purchase full kits.