|
1.
When
does the season begin and how long will it run? The
Spring 2009 season runs from April 12 to June 7 with June14
reserved as a makeup day. We play every week with the
exception of Memorial Day weekend.
Click here to
return to the top.
2.
When are games? Games are always on Sundays.
The first games for Divisions 1 and 2 are at 12:30 and run every
hour after that. Similarly, Division 3 and 4 games begin at
12:00 and run every hour after that. Please check the schedule
to determine the exact time for your child's game.
Click here to
return to the top.
3.
Where are the games
held? All In Town games are
played at the Samoset field on DeCicco Dr. For directions to
the field, please see the Fields
section of our web site.
Click here to
return to the top.
4.
When are
practices? Divisions 3 and 4 do not
practice during the week. They have a half hour practice
followed by a half hour game on Sundays. Divisions 1 and 2
have a 1
hour practice during the week. Practices can be Monday -
Friday and begin as early as 5:00 and as late as 6:30. Your
coach chooses the practice time.
Click here to
return to the top.
5.
What
equipment does my child need?
Your child will need to have shin pads, a size 3 ball and a water
bottle at every practice and game. Cleats are required for
Divisions 1 and 2. While cleats are not required for Divisions
3 and 4, they are highly recommended since they help with traction
when the field is wet. Please be aware that jewelry (including
studs) is NOT allowed while on the soccer field. All jewelry
must be removed before play begins.
Click here to
return to the top.
6.
I haven't
heard anything. When will I find out what team my child is on?
We hold a coaches meeting 2 to 3 weeks before the beginning of the
season. Coaches receive their rosters at this meeting and
begin calling their players shortly after. You should receive
a call from your coach a week to 2 weeks before the beginning of the
season.
Click here to return to the top.
7.
I have
registered late. How do I know if my child has made it on a
team? We try very hard to get every
child that wants to play on a team. If the division that your
child plays in has filled up, then the In Town Director will contact
you to let you know. At that point, your child would be placed
on a waiting list to see if a spot opens up. If your child
does not get placed on a team, your registration fee will be
refunded.
Click here to
return to the top.
8.
I am confused about the dates. When is my child old enough to
play? Our in town program is set up for children
between the ages of 4 and 8. A child must be born between August
1, 2000 and July 31, 2004 in order to be eligible to play in our in
town program.
Click here to
return to the top.
9.
My
child is 4 but did not make the July 31 cut off. Can he/she still
play? We do accept kids into the in town program that
do not make the July 31 cut off as long as they are 4 before the
start of the season. The only caveat is that since they do not make
the age cut off to move up until the following fall season, they
spend 3 seasons in Division 4 rather than the traditional 2
seasons. Some kids find this long and loose interest before they
are old enough to move up. Others are not quite old enough to
understand playing as a team and get upset when the ball is taken
away from them or just stand on the field rather than try to run
after the ball and kick it. We leave it up to you to decide what is
best for your child.
Click here to
return to the top.
10.
My
child missed the July cut off, but will be 4 before the beginning of
the season. Why can't I sign up online? Our online
registration is designed to only accepts kids that fall within the
cut off dates. Because your child is technically too young, you
must contact the In Town Director to assist in your online sign up.
If you send an email to
intowndirector@leominsteryouthsoccer.org with the following
information, it will expedite the online registration of 4 year old:
Your name
Your address
Your home phone number
Your cell phone number
Your email address
Your child's name
Your child's date of birth
The shirt size you wish to order for
your child
If you are ordering socks or shorts,
the sizes you wish to order
The name and number of an emergency
contact
The name and number of you child's
doctor
Any medical concerns for your child
As and alternative, you may download a copy of the form from the
Registration section of our
website, fill it out and send it to our PO Box along with a photo
copy of your child's birth certificate and a check for the
registration fee plus any additional fees associated with the
purchase of socks and/or shorts should you decide to purchase them.
Click here to
return to the top.
11.
My Child missed the July cut off but will be 4
during the season. Can he/she still play?
No, Children must be 4 years old by the first game in order to play.
Click here to
return to the top.
12.
My
daughter just got her ears pierced. Can can she wear her
earrings while playing soccer? No. Leominster
Youth Soccer is affiliated with he Nashoba Valley Youth Soccer
League and we follow the rules that they put forth. All jewelry is
considered dangerous and is not tolerated. Exceptions are made
for Medical Id Bracelets, which must be taped down with athletic
tape.
Click here to return to the top.
13.
Are the rules listed somewhere? Yes. The
rules that all of Leominster Youth Soccer follows may be found in the
NVYSL
Bylaws (PDF). These rules
are written specifically for travel teams. In Town
teams follow the rules for the U10, 6v6 travel team with a few differences.
To view these differences, see the
In Town Rules.
Click here to return to
the top.
|
