Q. How old do you have to be to play with BSCSC?
A. Check the Age Groups/Pricing page for a breakdown on how teams are organized and what they cost.
Q. How do we register? Can we do it over the phone?
A. You can register online or come into the BSCSC Office and we'll walk you through the process with one of our computers. We use this method because you must agree to a release/waiver posted in the online process. Visit the Register/Instructions page for a link to online registration and more info. To complete online registration you must pay with a Visa/MC/Discover. If you visit the office you can pay with cash/check.
Q. When/where will practices and games be held?
A. Our Volunteer Coaches get to pick practice days/times/locations, but we try to place players on teams as close to home or school as possible. Available fields and schedules will be posted on the pages under the Resources - Posted Schedules tab as they are finalized.
Q. What about uniforms, Are they included in the registration?
A. Uniforms are not included in Registration, but are a quality product that will be available for purchase through the club. Visit our Resources - Uniforms Page for more information. The uniforms includes 2 Set of jerseys ( Home and Away ) One Short and a pair of Socks. Tracksuits and Jacket are extra cost.
Q. What about Refund Policy?
A. No refunds are given for BSCSC competitive program once a player has registered. For any request for a refund given extenuating circumstances please contact us. The Board of Directors will consider the request. Players in the recreational program will be refunded all but $25.00 per player if a request is made prior to the posting of the schedule. Any decisions by the BSCSC Board of Directors are final.
Q. How do I know which age group to play in?
A. Players born between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of any given year will all play on the same team, unless a player is “playing up” in an older age group. See the Birth Year and Season Matrix
Q. What dose the birth year mean?
A. Birth year means a player will play in the age group of the year of their birth. The Birth Year calendar dates run from January 1st to December 31st.
Q. Why dose the US Soccer Federation into Birth Years?
A. The US Soccer Federation is going to Birth Year to align youth soccer with the rest of the world. Every country in the world plays Birth Year and all international youth soccer competitions are Birth Year, including all Youth National Team competitions and Youth World Cup competitions. The US Soccer Federation recognizes that the change will help our players develop faster. They hope it will benefit in the short term by producing better players and in the longer term by producing players who can compete on the world stage and win a World Cup.
Q. How dose Tryouts works?
A. Tryouts are conducted annually, over the course of two or three 90-minute sessions for each age group. All player candidates are asked to register and pick up a numbered bib. Players will then be organized on the field to perform various soccer drills and scrimmages. Coaches will organize the drills and perform evaluations for each player by number. At the end of all sessions, coaches will discuss the evaluation results and select players in order of choice. The ‘A’ team coach will have first choice to pick the top 12 to 18 players, after which the ‘B’ team coach will have the second choice to pick the next 12 to 18 players, etc. Players may be informed of their team selections at the end of tryouts, or they may receive a phone call or email from the coach within a few days. Selected players’ names (first name, last initial) may also be posted on our website.
