2013 Fall Youth Soccer
for Boys & Girls Ages Grades K-8 (grades as of 9/1/2013)
This is a recreational league where the primary objective of the Youth Soccer Program is for the players to develop skills, learn good sportsmanship and above all, have fun. The emphasis is on self-improvement ? to provide each player the opportunity to reach his/her own maximum potential development for the enjoyment of soccer. The emphasis is NOT on winning: each child will contribute to the “We, the Team” concept through equal and fair play.
FUNdamental (Grades K-1) teams are co-ed teams. are co-ed teams. This is a two-year program where different skills are introduced and built upon each year, preparing the child for game play with referees in Division I. This year Challenger Soccer coaches will oversee the 1-hour sessions beginning at 12:15PM (Gr K.) and 1:30PM (Gr. 1). At least 4 parent coaches are required for each session. Division 1 (gr. 2) will be co-ed, there will be separate girls and boys teams at Div. II (gr 3-4), III (gr 5-6) & IV (gr. 7-8). There will most likely be some local travel for children in grades 3-8. We will be joining the Farmington Valley Recreational Soccer League at the Division III & IV levels. Children are to be registered in their appropriate grade division. We are not responsible for practice or game cancellations due to conditions beyond our control.
Each child in every division is provided with a team T-shirt and team colored socks. Parents for all levels are responsible for mandatory cleats and shinguards. We recommend that each child have his/her own ball; be sure to buy the correct size (see table below) and put his/her name on it. Additionally, no jewelry of any kind including earring posts is allowed during practices and games.
The Season - Soccer season will commence with practices during the week of 8/26 and end Sat., 10/29. There can be as many as (2) practices per week scheduled for Divisions II, III & IV; one (1) practice per week for Division I. FUNdamentals will have Saturday-only sessions and require parent participation at all sessions. Games start Sat., 9/7.
Eligibility - Registration is open to girls and boys in the following age groups (not grades):
Grade as of 9/3/13 Ball Size
FUNdamentals K - 1 3
DIVISION I gr. 2 4
DIVISION II gr. 3-4 4
DIVISION III gr. 5-6 5
DIVISION IV gr. 7-8 5
Fees - $65 per player for all age groups. Cost covers uniforms, equipment, coaches’ training, administration & referee coordinator fees, referees fees and other fees associated with operating the fall soccer program. Unified & FUNdamental teams will conclude with a pizza party. Soccer scholarships are available on an as-needed basis; contact the Recreation Office no later than 7/1 for details; all scholarship requests are strictly confidential.
Registration Information - NOW is the time to sign-up for Granby Youth Fall Soccer. Timely registration is a requirement in order to have equipment and uniforms in time for September. Depending upon the number of certified coaches, teams may be limited to a first come basis. Registrations will be accepted online at www.GranbyRec.com, in person at the Recreation office (15C North Granby Road) or by mail (get form at office or on website; registrations must be received or postmarked by 4:00PM on Friday, July 12th to avoid the late fee of $25. Late Registration? Late fees are assessed to encourage parents to register prior to the designated final registration date and to assure that your child is assigned to a team; this also assists us in setting-up teams & ordering uniforms. Registrations must be received at the Recreation Office or postmarked by 4:00PM on Friday, July 13th. All registrations received after July 12 must be accompanied by a $25 late fee or it will not be processed until payment has been made. Uniforms will be ordered based on registrations as of 7/15; we cannot guarantee a uniform for the start of the season for those registering late. No registrations will be accepted after 8/9 except for new residents who have moved to Town after July 1st. All late registrations received will be accepted based on team availability – there are no guarantees.
Refunds – All refunds are subject to a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals on or after 8/9 except for the following reasons: 1) Medical with a doctor’s note and pro-rated for the season; 2) A residence move to another town more than 30 miles away with proof and pro-rated if necessary; 3) There is a child on the waiting list; 4) 100% refund if we do not have a team for your child’s age group.
Team Assignments - Team assignments are made based on age. We do not honor team requests or moving up or down a division. Team assignments are also based on the information you give us as to night your child is NOT available for practices. We will attempt to notify you by mid-August of your team assignment. Changes in your personal schedule do not necessitate our accommodating your change.
Parent Volunteers - Parent volunteers are a vital part of our youth sports programs. Parents can assist in various ways by being coaches or assistant coaches and/or coordinators for divisions, uniforms, equipment, scheduling and referee coordinators or Snack Shack. If you would like a description of what these volunteer positions include, contact the Recreation Office.
Scheduling – Practices are scheduled based on the availability of the coaches; team assignments are made based on the information you give us. Game schedules are based on field availability and some schedules are coordinated with other towns. We do NOT schedule around any player’s personal schedule.
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