Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- My child has not been contacted by a coach? Are they assigned to a team?
Coaches receive rosters the first week of August. Most players should be contacted by the second week of august. Some players are on a waiting list that will be assigned to teams on an as need be basis. The program coordinator will contact you if your child is a wait list waiting for assignment. Please contact your child's Division Coordinator the second week of August. A listing of Division Coordinators is found on the Board Contacts page.
- I moved out of the area, how to I get a refund?
You will need to fill out a refund request and send it into the region. Please send refund request to our treasurer at 889treasurer@gmail.com or mail request to our address found on the Region Info page.
- I missed the registration, can I still register?
Yes, we will accept registration up to the first scheduled game for the season. CLICK HERE for additional information. Please visit www.eayso.org and fill out an online application and send in (3) copies to the address listed on the Region Info page. Please note that your child will be placed on a waiting list and assigned as space becomes available.
- When and where are Practices?
Practice times are determined by the coach - typically, teams practice once or twice per week. U5 and U6 team may practice until the first game.
Region 889’s first soccer games begin on first Saturday in September after start of schools. U5/U6/U7/U8 and U10 games are played on Saturdays only. U12 and U14 games are typically played on Saturdays, but there are occasional games on Sundays. Players in U6 and U8 conclude in mid November. U10 and above conclude in early December. Field locations are found on the Field information page.
- What size ball should I buy?
U05 - U08 are size 3
U10 and U12 are size 4
U14 and above are size 5
- What Equipment does my child need?
Shoes and shinguards must be provided by the parent and worn at every practice and game. Ordinary gym shoes are allowed. If cleats are purchased, ensure that they are soccer cleats - cleats designed for other sports are not allowed. Shirt, shorts, and socks constitute the uniform, which is covered by the participation fee, and must be worn at every game (outside any other clothing, like sweatshirts, etc.). Most coaches also require that players bring a soccer ball to practice and bring water to both practices and games.
- Is my child allowed to wear jewely or a headband?
Players may not wear jewelry of any kind (taping over earrings is NOT acceptable), hard hair fasteners or casts. Prescription eyeglasses are allowed as long as they are securely affixed. Mouth guards are allowed. The referee is generally the sole judge of whether or not other items may be worn based on the referees assessment of the particular item and its function.
- What does my registratoin fee cover?
Player registration fees pay for (1) one complete uniform consisting of a jersey, shorts and socks, (2) soccer accident insurance that supplements your primary insurance, or if you do not have insurance, acts as your primary insurance of any soccer related injury suffered by your child, (3) a photo package, (4) a participations trophy or medal; and (6) payment to a player fee payable to AYSO's National Organization; and (6) region operating expenses such as field usage fees, facility usage fees for registration events, paint, goals, nets, coach and referee training, coach equipment, referee uniforms, and volunteer training, etc.
- How does AYSO work ? How may I help?
The AYSO organization is run entirely by volunteers. You may help as a coach, referee, team parent, Board Member or in other areas. AYSO will provide complete training. If you are interested in volunteering please contact 889commissioner@gmail.com.