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OCONEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SOCCER LEAGUE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What age group will my child play in? U6 Boys 4 - 5 years U6 Girls 4 - 5 years U8 Boys 6 - 7 years U8 Girls 6 - 7 years U10 Boys 8 - 9 years U10 Girls 8 - 9 years U12 Boys 10 - 11 years U12 Girls 10 - 11 years U15 Boys 12 - 14 years U15 Girls 12 - 14 years The age control date for Youth Soccer is April 1, 2017. Age on that date determines league. What do I need to wear/buy? A quality soccer jersey is provided. Cleats are recommended. Shin guards are REQUIRED and socks that can cover the shin guards are REQUIRED to be worn. Black socks & shorts are recommended. Are exceptions made to the age control date? Exceptions are not made for a child to play in a league below his/her age level. Occasionally, exceptions may be made to move a child up to a higher age level in order to play with a sibling or if the child is exceptionally advanced in the sport. Approval from the Program Coordinator is required before a child can be placed in a higher age level. Can I request a specific team or coach for my child to be placed with? Team placement requests are not considered. Players are placed on his/her parent’s team if parent is coaching; and players are placed on sibling’s team if a sibling is playing in the same league based on age and/or gender, unless a parent requests the siblings to be on separate teams prior to the evaluations. How often will my child’s team meet? Pre-season: All teams will have one weeknight and one Saturday practice. Sometimes our older leagues may see 3 activities per week. Once games begin: Most teams will have one practice and one game per week; exceptions if they have a bye week. Practice length: 1 hour practices with exception of older leagues may run 75-90 minute practice. Where will practices and games be held? The following is intended as a guide as changes may occur based on the number of teams per league, etc. HCM = Herman C. Michael Park OVP = Oconee Veterans Park OCMS = Oconee Middle U6 OCMS Micro Fields, HCM U8 OVP, HCM, OCMS Micro Fields U10 OVP, HCM U12 OVP, HCM U15 Girls OVP ---PAGE BREAK--- What week nights will my child’s team see activity? There is no guarantee to any team/league on a specific week night; however, below are the primary days: U6 Division A Monday/Saturdays U6 Division B Thursday/Saturdays U8 Boys Division A Mondays/Saturdays U8 Boys Division B Tuesdays/Saturdays U8 Girls Thursday/Saturdays U10 Boys Division A Monday/Saturdays U10 Boys Division B Tuesdays/Saturdays U10 Girls Thursday/Saturdays U12 Boys Mondays/Saturdays U12 Girls Thursdays/Saturdays U15 Boys/Girls Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Saturdays What time will activities be scheduled for my child on school nights? U6 & U8 League practices will begin no later than 6:15 pm. U10 League practices can begin 6:00 pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm and no later than 7:15pm. U12 thru U15 League practices can begin 6:15pm, 6:30pm and no later than 7:30pm What are the Saturday times? Saturdays vary in start times ranging from 9 am through the late afternoon to accommodate all the teams. How many kids make up a team? Roster size of 8 is a target number for U6 thru U10. Target roster size for U12 thru U15 is 12 to 15; however, depending on our registration rosters may vary. Will my kid make a team? My player is nervous about “Try Outs”. There will be a not “try out”. Evaluations are held so that our coaches can rate the players’ skills. This helps us provide the best balance of team assembly and/or draft process. Every kid will be drafted. No cuts. Does my player have to attend Evaluations? Allowing our coaches and staff to accurately assess the skills of ALL the players keeps our teams evenly balanced when they are being assembled. *The more kids that are absent from EVALs, creates greater chance for absence of parity among our teams. Are there minimum playing time requirements? Yes. All players should play a minimum of half a game unless sick, injured, or legally fouled out of a contest. What height goal and what size ball will my child play with? U6 4’ x 6’ goals Size 3 ball U8 4.5’ x 9’ goals Size 3 ball U10 – U12 6.5’ x 18.5’ goals Size 4 ball U15 7’ x 21’ goals or 8’ x 24’ Size 5 ball ---PAGE BREAK--- Does OCPRD coordinate tournament or all-star post season play? U6 & U8 No end of season/post season games U10 End of the season Jamboree day of games U12 – U15 End of the season single elimination tournament In addition, no all-star teams are formed. Does OCPRD coordinate end of season trophies? OCPRD does not coordinate or arrange for trophies or end of season awards. Teams are free to arrange this on their own; however, OCPRD encourages all teams to limit expenses to parents. OCPRD offers the use of our community rooms for end of the season parties at no charge, based on availability. Teams interested in reserving a room should do so early in the season as there is limited availability. Is there a role other than coaching where I can help? Yes! Most coaches want a parent to coordinate snack schedules, end of season activities, etc. What is PAYS Requirement? PAYS stands for the Parents Association of Youth Sports and is part of the National Association of Youth Sports. At least one parent/guardian of each youth participant is required to complete the online PAYS program: Go to http://www.nays.org/paysonline/how-it-works.cfm and click “Get Started” Step 1 – Contact Information: Complete contact info, then click “Next” Step 2 – Select League/Agency Affiliation: Click “Yes”, select “Oconee County Parks & Rec Dept” then click “Next” Step 3 – Payment Information: NO PAYMENT OR DONATION REQUIRED, simply click “Confirm” Step 4 – Confirmation: Click “Process” Thank You for Registering page appears, click “Next” Click “Start PAYS Course” Click on video to begin course Answer required course questions to complete What do I need to do to volunteer to coach or to be an assistant coach? 1. Complete Volunteer Application (download from OCPRD website) or register online as a volunteer coach at 2. Submit an original copy of the Criminal History Consent Release form (attached) 3. Submit an original signed copy of the Criminal History Check Procedures form (attached) 4. Provide a copy of his/her driver's license 5. Complete free online CDC Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports training at http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/online_training.html and then submit a printed copy of the CDC certification of completion to OCPRD 6. Attend and complete the NYSCA training What other Soccer programs are offered? Core Performance Development Program 5 – 15 years Advance instruction for those players interested in more skill training