Frequently
Asked Questions about Recreational Soccer
Q.
When does the season start and end?
A.
Teams are formed in July to August timeframe. Teams starts
practice by August. The first season game is early
September and the last games for most teams are before
Thanksgiving. Some teams may play tournaments in December.
Q.
When and where are the games?
A.
All league games are scheduled on Saturdays. Most, if not
all of U8 and U10 games are in fields within the
league boundaries. From U12 and up, the number of
games with teams from other leagues will increase and
teams may go as far as Morgan Hill.
Q.
How many games are there?
A.
There are nine to ten games in the league season. Some
teams may participate in one or more tournaments.
Tournaments costs are not part of the registration fee.
Participation to tournaments is up to the teams.
Q. In what age
group will my child play?
Refer the age matrix.
Recreational teams are in even age group -- U8, U10, U12,
etc.
Q
. Are there tryouts?
No.
There are no tryouts in recreational teams and no previous
soccer experience is needed to participate.
Q.
How do I register?
A.
Registration starts in spring and ends July 31. Several
registration events will take place during the time.
Registrations are announced in this web site, San Jose
Mercury news, etc. More detail.
Q.
What happens after registration?
A.
The coaches will not get their rosters with player names
and phone numbers until the end of July at the earliest.
The coaches will call their teams to set practice time and
location when they have the roster. If you have not heard
from a coach by August 31, please call the league office.
Leave your name, player’s name (spell it for us), age of
player, and a number that you can be reached at.
Q.
Are there enough coaches for every registered player?
No.
All coaches are volunteers and we may not get enough
volunteers to coach. If there not enough coaches, them
some children will not get to play. To ensure that every
children can play, please volunteer to coach. Please
contact recreational
coordinator if you are interested.
Q.
I am interested in coaching, but I have never done it
before. What should I do?
A.
Let us know that you need help. We have several
experienced coaches who are willing to help. WVYSL and
CYSA also offer coaching classes.
Q.
Can I request my child to be in a team with friends?
We
understand wishes of players to play with friends and
requests will be considered. However, WVYSL registers
approximately 1,000 children and due to the size, it is
not possible to honor every request.
Q.
What about practices?
A.
WYYSL does not dictate to the coach when or where to
practice. We urge coaches to have a meeting with the
parents so practice and carpooling issues can be
discussed.
Q.
What equipment does my child need?
A.
WVYSL provides each recreational league player with a
jersey, a pair of shorts, and a pair of socks. You will
need to provide your player with shin guards, soccer shoes
and a soccer ball. No one can play at practice or a game
without shin guards.
Q.
What is comp/select program? How do I get my child in
comp/select program?
Please
read "Making
the Decision to Move into the Comp/Select Program"
Q.
What can I do as parents?
To the players
- Provide or arrange
transportation (arrive early for practices and
games).
- Encourage practice
at home and participate with them.
- Go to local amateur
or professional games together.
- Present POSITIVE
sports minded attitudes.
At games
- Exemplify good
sportsmanship.
- Watch and enjoy the
game. Let the players play, the coaches coach, and the
referees officiate the game.
- NEVER criticize a
referee's decision (learn the laws of the game).
- Stay one yard
behind the touch-line.
- Do NOT use
profanity.
- React positively to
the teams wins and losses.
- NO alcohol
beverages and smoking on the field.
For the team/league
- Be prompt in
picking up your child(ren). Don't make coaches wait
for you.
- Support the team by
attending all the games.
- Volunteer to help
the team and the league.
Q.
How is WVYSL managed?
The
league is managed completely by volunteers. No one of the
board or the committee is paid to run the league.
Q.
What can I do to help?
A. Volunteer your time. It takes a lot of work to
run a league with 70 teams and 1,000 children. We need
more help to run the league more efficiently. If you can
help, please contact the league
secretary.
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